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Ashanti Authentic African Mask Placque, "Born on Wednesday"

Product ID: 214383

Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this elegant wall plaque depicting an African mask. Carved by hand, the face represents a... more

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Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this elegant wall plaque depicting an African mask. Carved by hand, the face represents a woman. The artisan names the piece Ekua, which means "born on Wednesday" in the Twi language, spoken by the Akan people. "As a present, this mask is given to a mother who gives birth on a Wednesday, as a way of congratulating her for a safe delivery. This is mostly practiced by the Ashanti tribe," the Ghanaian artisan says. She presents the mask on a ceramic plaque.

  • 0.37 kgs
  • 0.8 lbs
  • Frame: 21 cm H x 21 cm W x 1.5 cm D
  • Frame: 8.25" H x 8.25" W x 0.6" D
  • 13 cm H x 8 cm W x 4 cm D
  • 5" H x 3.1" W x 1.6" D

  • Sese wood, aluminum, clay
  • 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 Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 214383
Rita Addo Zakour
Rita Addo Zakour

West Africa

Wood carvings and beaded jewelry

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Felisha

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Nov 20, 2024

Beautiful craftsmanship”

Beautiful mask, craftsmanship is excellent

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From Vishwa

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Oct 03, 2024

Favorite bracelet”

Very pretty

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Devorah

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Sep 28, 2024

A lovely mask”

This is just as pictured and a perfect size.

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Rita has three children. Two of them are currently in the university and one studies in a vocational school.

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