Artisan Crafted Wood Wall Art Sculpture Fante Man Africa, "Fante Comb III"
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Ghanaian artisan celebrates Fante artistry with the design of this comb as wall decor. He carves the sese wood comb sculpture by hand featuring the head of a man with an ornate headdress. Combs have long been regarded as symbols of status, group affiliation and religious beliefs to African societies past and present. In Ghana's Fante communities, women might have a number of combs in their collections, received from husbands or admirers as well as family. They used to be part of their cosmetic kits and were kept as heirlooms, as mothers passed combs on to their daughters.
- 0.23 kgs
- 0.5 lbs
- 38.5 cm H x 13.5 cm W x 3.5 cm D
- 15.25" H x 5.25" W x 1.4" D
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Vanessa
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01/02/2023
"Great Centerpiece for my collection"
This is a wonderfully crafted mask that made an excellent centerpiece to my existing mask collection. Its beautiful and strikingly bold. I love purchasing masks from Novica. I have obtained all of my mask from Novica because they have an excellent variety of artist and large selection.
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Power of Truth, Handmade Painted Black Sese Wood Mask from Ghana
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- This was a gift for: Husband
- Occasion: Christmas
dix
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01/14/2021
"Exquisite Piece"
The piece is stunning from a distance when hung on a wall. The piece hangs in my mothers home and continually receives compliments. Well done to the artist!
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- Wall hanging
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Lisa
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08/17/2019
"Excellent mask"
Quality mask. Very nicely made and has very detailed features
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Steve
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07/12/2019
"Beautiful Comb"
Incredibly authentic look and feel.I am very pleased.Thank you for continuing this long history of carving and capturing timeless spirit.
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Desiree
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01/09/2018
"Extraordinary Craftsmanship"
This mask of Queen Idia is sensational. Every feature is life-like. The african's care and cautioned is well captured in this creation!
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