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Send to a friendGabon African wood mask, "Fang Ceremony"
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A helmet-like headdress contrasts with dark sese wood features, conferring a serious air on this elegant personage. Triangles adorn the cheek like tears and a diamond adorns the upper portion. Crafted by Salihu Ibrahim and considered therapeutic, the mask represents the Fang tribe of Gabon. Such masks are used for rituals and, above all, for the initiation of young males during the great So festival that celebrates an abundant harvest.
- 0.91 kgs
- 2.0 lbs
- 47.5 cm H x 15.5 cm W x 10.5 cm D
- 18.75" H x 6" W x 4.1" D
- Sese wood
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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Salihu Ibrahim has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1250 and the most recent for $5000. Proceeds were used to expand his workshop by hiring additional carvers.
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Write a review"I worked with the chief's head carver for about 15 years, during which time I learned the various styles and techniques of Ashanti and Akwamu traditional methods of wood carving."
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