Painted Sese Wood and Aluminum Wall Mask from Ghana, "Elephant Strength"
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Artisan Rapheal L. Commey of Ghana designs and hand-carves this unique wall mask. Aluminum plates with circle motifs enhance the sese wood face, which is finished with paint and clay. At the top of the mask's head, the artisan carves a small elephant whose trunk extends to form the mask's nose. The artisan calls the mask Shuo, which means "elephant" in the Ga language.
- 0.63 kgs
- 1.4 lbs
- 45.5 cm H x 15 cm W x 7.5 cm D
- 18" H x 6" W x 3" D
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Joanne
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02/22/2021
"Great Detail"
This mask is beautiful, just as all items I have bought in the past.
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Elephant Strength, Painted Sese Wood and Aluminum Wall Mask from Ghana
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Larissa
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01/02/2023
"Attractive but very small"
I love the colour, shape and expression of this little guy, but its much smaller than I expected. It might actually be the smallest mask in my collection now.
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Ebony
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03/24/2022
"Love this mask!"
This wooden mask looks better than in the catalog. The colors are vibrant and the detailing is one of a kind. It adds a rich look to the area where its hanging.
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- Wall hanging
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Cindy
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02/18/2022
"Dan Beak"
Wonderful mask.. I love the contrast and textures .. The colors are perfect for the wall I will be displaying it on.. Thank you for your fine work Mr. Commey
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Dan Beak, Dan Tribe Rustic African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana
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Mary Ellen
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01/23/2019
"This now hangs in my bedroom!"
After going on a Safari in Tanzania I came back painted my bedroom and redecorated in an African theme. this beautiful wooden piece adds a great deal to the overall motif . It is a very good quality. The colors have inspired me to make another bed quilt using indigo blue as my focus. I am very glad I found this site.
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African Animals, Handcrafted Africa Shaped Sese Wood Wall Art from Ghana
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Kathleen
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03/25/2017
"graceful and colorful"
A lovely, carefully made mask, just as pictured. Wish I know more about the origins of the design.
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Peaceful Hen, Handcrafted Painted Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana
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