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Carved Wood Authentic African Mask, "Akan Friend"
By Rita Addo Zakour, this imposing mask depicts a long, slender personage who opens his mouth to sing. She carves and paints the original design by hand, naming it Ogyam, an Akan word which means "friend."
- 0.49 kgs
- 1.1 lbs
- 48 cm H x 12 cm W x 6 cm D
- 19" H x 4.7" W x 2.4" 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 West Africa
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Meredith
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01/03/2022
"Very Nice Looking"
We like the mask and are sure to enjoy it for many years to come.
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Akan Friend, Carved Wood Authentic African Mask
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Bab
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08/15/2022
"Its nice."
I like the work of this artisan.
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Thankful Face, African Sese Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana
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Bab
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08/15/2022
"Its lovely"
Its more beautiful than on the photo.
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Evie
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08/15/2022
"So Cute!"
I got these for myself. They are a great everyday length; the colors are great and go with so much.
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- Great for travel, they go with so much
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Woo
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07/12/2022
"Elegant and adorable!"
Fantastic and beautiful product. Well packed with a great delivery time. I would highly recommend and would definitely purchase from again from her in the future.
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James
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06/27/2022
"Bracelet nicely made"
Nice with black and white outfits but note it was a bit large for my narrow wrist and had to remove a bead.
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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
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