Handmade Wood Mask, "Origins"
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Gordon Adu designs and carves a sese wood mask of powerful artistry. "I call it Kisa, meaning 'tribal mark' in the language of the Kusasi people from northern Ghana," says the master carver. Facial scarifications have different meanings throughout Africa. They are performed on children to scare death away, especially if the parents have lost children (stillborn), or if the child has been constantly ill. Tribal marks are also used to identify clans within tribes so they do not marry outside of their own.
- 0.46 kgs
- 1.0 lbs
- 32 cm H x 15 cm W x 7 cm D
- 12.5" H x 6" W x 2.8" D
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Laurie
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08/18/2023
"Craftsmanship"
Craftsmanship
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Robin
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06/02/2023
"ROOOOAR!"
THIS PIECE OF WOOD HAS A HEFT AND WEIGHT TO IT,THE CARVING IS SPECTACULAR!IT IS A POWERFUL LION! I HAVE PUT HIM NEAR AN ALBRIJEGIRAFFE WHO ISTRYING TO EAT MY MOTHERS HYDRANGEAS IN A DEER VASE.TRUST ME, ITS SUCH A GREAT SETTING. THIS IS MASCULINEENOUGH TO GIVE TO A GUY. i AM VERY PLEASED WITH MY LEO. ;)
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Simon
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10/14/2022
"Impressive Sculpture"
This Maroon Lion sculpture is even more impressive in reality than the photo; I was delighted with my purchase! The colours are really vibrant with intricate carvings, and it has a substantial and weighty feel to the piece. I highly recommend this artist.
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David
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08/15/2022
"Beautiful and majestic!"
The power in her eyes and the strength in the jawline jump out!
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Village Queen, Handcrafted Ghanaian Wood Mask from Africa
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Marilyn
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08/09/2019
"What a GREAT monkey carving!"
This monkey is absolutely Beautiful & ismost Unique! A perfect addition to myCollection! Just Excellent! MZ
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Mischievous Monkey, Hand-Carved Sese Wood Monkey Sculpture from Ghana
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Penelope
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07/30/2019
"SO DISAPPOINTED!!!"
I bought this for a 50th wedding anniversary and vow renewal gift for a very special couple. I wanted something unique and meaningful. I was very excited to find these carvings online. When I opened the package I was shocked...and not in a good way. The painting is sloppy and the carving is nondescript. It looks NOTHING like the picture. You cant even tell that it is a heart they are holding. There is NO WAY I can give this to them as a gift. I would be mortified. It looks so cheap. I am SO DISAPPOINTED! I wish I could have given it zero stars. I have no idea how I am going to come up with another gift in such a short amount of time now.
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