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Delivery Estimate"I designed these masks to tell you to cheer up and be happy," says Victor Yao Delanyo. He carves each mask by hand from sese wood featuring the artistic stylizations of the Ewe people, from the Volta region of Ghana. Starting from left to right, the first and third masks are adorned with embossed brass and aluminium plates around the cheeks and face; the fourth has them on the forehead and eyes. The second one is hand-painted. The ornaments hang from leather hoops.
- 0.42 kgs
- 0.9 lbs
- Medium (2): 11 cm H x 8 cm W x 5 cm D
- Medium (2): 4.3" H x 3.2" W x 2" D
- Large (2): 12 cm H x 8 cm W x 5.5 cm D
- Large (2): 4.7" H x 3.2" W x 2.2" D
- Sese wood and leather trim
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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- Free Gift Wrap? Yes
- Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
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Carla
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07/26/2022
"Very nice workmanship"
Purchased the set of masks to give as a gift to add to collection of masks I started for family member during a trip to South Africa. Family member was quite happy. Will likely be used as Christmas ornaments.
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Festive Masks, Artisan Crafted Wood Christmas Ornaments (Set of 4)
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James
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05/06/2022
"Ancesters Watching"
Good purchase , well careved and a good seller.
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Power Peace and Prosperity, Ewe Wood Mask
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Norman
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01/04/2022
"Christmas Ornament Plus"
The styles and sizes are perfect for my very cultural Christmas tree and decor.Arranged in a frame, they are excellent for year-round wall art display.
Best Uses
- Art display and Christmas decor
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Festive Masks, Artisan Crafted Wood Christmas Ornaments (Set of 4)
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Dona
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07/16/2021
"Hanging on Our Wall"
We have numerous home decorations we bought in several African countries while visiting them. The masks are just as authentic and go well beside other African objects. Terrific.
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Timothy
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07/07/2021
"Amazing"
I have purchased five different groups of mask decorations from different African artists and this is undoubtedly my favorite group. They are so handsome and well done. I love the use of metal on two of them and they are all painted beautifully. Many Thanks to Victor and Novica! I definitely recommend Victors work - you wont be disappointed.
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Moze
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07/03/2021
"Truly Magnificent!"
These will be my families heirloom to be admired though out future generations. You have shown your God giving gift from your skills, creativity, character, and integrity. Perfect without any flaws! Thank you for sharing your craftsmanship to me and the World. These are impressive, most impressive.
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- Let your imagination run wild! These can be place anywhere
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Microcredit Financing
Victor Yao Delanyo has received 8 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1100 and the most recent for $500. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, metal plates, paints and polish for production.
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Write a review"My works have been exhibited in the United States, as well as in Germany, Belgium, France and Australia."
"My name is Victor Yao Delanyo; I was born in January 28, 1966 in the Volta Region of Ghana. I completed my elementary school education in 1982.... read more
