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Ashanti Wood Mask, "Queen Mother"
Tribal markings adorn her wide forehead and her cheeks boast lavish applications of brass and copper. Nana Adu Amankwapam designs a beautiful portrait of an Ashanti queen. Expressed in polished sese wood, this mask pays tribute to the queen mothers who make certain women in their communities are treated well. These Ghanaian royal figures also help resolve broken marriages.
- 1.50 kgs
- 3.3 lbs
- 48 cm H x 25 cm W x 11 cm D
- 19" H x 9.75" W x 4.3" D
- Sese wood, copper and brass
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in West Africa
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LUCIA
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01/16/2021
"Beautiful"
Wonderful small mask.
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t. lee d.
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11/14/2019
"Nice addition to other wall hangings"
Nice, well-crafted mask with simple, clean lines/design for our entryway.
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Daisy
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02/21/2019
"Stunning, Bold, Strong"
Grabs your attention. Small yet bold! Makes a powerful statement!
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Denise
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08/12/2017
"Love the meaning of tis mask!"
Love the story behind this beautiful mask. Hanging to the left of my front door, it makes me think of the wooded area directly across the street. Beautiful piece!
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Tanks
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07/13/2017
"Great Addition To Your Collection!"
The intricate details of this fine piece speak to the expertise of the artisans spot on interpretation of what this unique carving should be represented as, an executioner. The attention to detail and skillful craftsmanship of the mask transports the viewer of this work into a duality of thought and feeling. On the one hand, being on the edge of fear, knowing what the work represents, but at the same time being caught up in the beauty of the presentation of the piece. This mask is a true work of art and is a most welcome addition to my collection.
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Mary B.
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06/12/2017
"Well Above Average !"
This is such a quality mask. The wood is much nicer than what I generally see on wooden wall masks. This mask is truly great and it has a polished, almost furniture quality about it ! Quite nice, and I am very pleased. I purchased this mask a while ago (years in fact) and I love it just as much now as I did when I first unwrapped it !
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