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Artisan Crafted African Wood Mask with Closed Mouth, "Speechless"
This fascinating mask features an elongated face with downcast eyes and a closed mouth. The mask is carved by hand from native sese wood and painted with care. The designer, Rita Addo Zakour, names her design Masem Asa, which means "speechless" in the Akan tongue.
- 1.03 kgs
- 2.3 lbs
- 34.5 cm H x 17.3 cm W x 10 cm D
- 13.5" H x 6.75" W x 3.9" D
- Sese wood
- Intended as wall decor
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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Vicki
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04/16/2023
"Beautiful earrings!"
Excellent workmanship. The colors/pattern is stunning in these earrings! They are light weight and beautiful on.
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- Casual or more formal
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Desert Morning, Handmade Upcycled Plastic Dangle Earrings from Ghana
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Donna
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04/01/2023
"Wake-up and shine!"
I am a night person so I dont see many sunrises except from the backside. These pretties make me think of sunrises and sunsets. Quite unique creations, and so statement-making..
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Donna
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04/01/2023
"Understated!"
I put nd on a then forgot they were there. They are very light and dance around to remind me of understated joy. I am very happy with this purchase.
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Nubueke, African Wood Beaded Earrings Artisan Crafted Jewelry
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Ellen
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01/10/2023
"Attention Getters"
These earrings are so unique. You never see anything like them in stores. They are quite large but lightweight and very comfortable! I also have the same style in the rainbow colors. I wear them all the time and consistently receive compliments.
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M
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12/13/2022
"So beautiful"
I am so pleased with the mask and pleasantly surprised at all the colours I couldnt see in the pictures here. Ritas workmanship is exceptional and I am so happy to have two of her pieces. You will not be disappointed. (Yayra on the left, Fafa on the right)
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M
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12/13/2022
"Stunning"
darker than in the pictures and MUCH MORE beautiful! Ritas workmanship is stunning and I am honored to have two of her pieces. (Fafa on the right)
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Fafa, Original African Peace Mask Hand Crafted Wood and Metal
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Rita has three children. Two of them are currently in the university and one studies in a vocational school.
Microcredit Financing
Rita Addo Zakour has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $2050. Proceeds were used to purchase raw materials such as wood and paints.
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