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Send to a friendBlack and Red African Wood Mask Hand Carved by Ghana Artisan, "Buruwa"
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Ghanaian artisan Otchere Raymond presents this hand carved wood mask in deep red, black, and gold. The title Buruwa is a female name used by the Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast. This mask honors a woman named Buruwa, who possessed legendary beauty. According to local legend, she settled near a lake, which was then named after her. The water became associated with good fortune and was used for rituals and fishing.
- 2.70 kgs
- 6.0 lbs
- 38 cm H x 23 cm W x 8.5 cm D
- 15" H x 9" W x 3.3" D
- Sese wood, 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 Ghana
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Janet
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05/02/2022
"Its beautiful!"
Sankofa Gleam looks just as wonderful in person as it did on the website. I love the combination of wood and metal, and of course the design is perfect -- it has become a focal point of the room. I can tell it was made very carefully, by someone who cares about his work. It comes with a leather loop attached to the back, too, so it was easy to hang. Im delighted!
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Pb
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02/12/2021
"VERY UNIQUE DESIGN! An African T-Rex!"
As a dinosaur lover,
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Tyrannosaurus Rex, Sese Wood T-Rex Sculpture from Ghana
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Robert Joseph
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06/20/2018
"Wonderful mask"
I really like this mask, wonderfully carved by a highly skilled artist!
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CARL
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03/25/2018
"Colourful Beauty!"
The paint, carving and the aluminium work on this mask really adds decor to any wall its placed on. Very good attention to detail. Easily a favourite in my collection. Its sure to get some admiring looks.!!
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- Wall decor
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Microcredit Financing
Otchere Raymond has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $300. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of such raw materials as wood, aluminum plate, polish, paints and dyes.
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Write a review"This skill of carving has been passed on for generations in my family. I was trained under the supervision of my father who was also a master carver and very well known in our region."
Update (July, 2019)"My name is Raymond Otchere, and I have been with this company called NOVICA for 20 years. "I joined NOVICA initially as... read more
