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Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Plated Mask, "Butsomekpoe"

Name: Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Plated Mask, 'Butsomekpoe'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 396802
Price: 70.99 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.67 (18 reviews)

Product ID: 396802

by Raphat Asigbey (18)

Raphat Asigbey designs a vibrant mask with bold colors that will jump off your wall. Ghanaian artisans carry out Raphat's vision by hand carving the... more

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Raphat Asigbey designs a vibrant mask with bold colors that will jump off your wall. Ghanaian artisans carry out Raphat's vision by hand carving the mask from local sese wood before embellishing the cheeks and forehead with aluminum plate. The artisan calls his creation Butsomekpoe, a Ghanaian Ewe word that means, "think of tomorrow."

0.59 kgs
1.3 lbs

39 cm H x 13 cm W x 8 cm D
15.25" H x 5" W x 3.1" D

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Sese wood, aluminum plate
Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Intended as wall decor
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 396802

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Raphat Asigbey

West Africa

Hand-carved African masks, sculptures and decor accents

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Bert

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May 04, 2025

“Beautiful piece of furniture and artwork”

Raphat is not only a master craftsman, but he is a very talented artist as well. I love the stool, and it will be handed down to generations after me. Thanks again, Raphat!

Purchased Item Household Family, Handcrafted Decorative Stool with Face Designs from Ghana

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Paula

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Apr 10, 2025

“One of my favorite pieces of furniture”

This is an absolutely beautiful side table. Its a quality piece of furniture. The colors are beautiful! Its sturdy, not flimsy! This side table will enhance any room in your home! Highly recommend!

Purchased Item Family Love, Handcrafted Cedar Wood Family-Themed Accent Table from Ghana

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Virginia

From Escondido, California

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Jun 24, 2023

“Perfect!”

Delightful table, beautifully made, and very effective.

Side table

Purchased Item Savannah Elephants, Cedar Wood Accent Table with Sculpted Elephants from Ghana

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Raphat Asigbey has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $150 and the most recent for $400.

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Meet the Artist

Raphat Asigbey Hand-carved African masks, sculptures and decor accents

(18)

"My favorite pieces are the Ashanti stools, or throne ottomans, which I craft with my own designs."

"My name is Raphat Asigbey and I am a woodcarver. I was born in the Volta region of Ghana in 1981. My friends describe me as respectful, calm and... read more