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Product ID: 246892
"Elavanyo" is a beautiful African mask designed by Ghanaian artisan Rita Addo Zakour. Meaning "It Is Well" in Ewe, the sese wood image is carved by hand featuring engraved patterns on the eyes and white painted dots on the cheeks. The forehead is decorated with embossed aluminum.
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Very pretty
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This is just as pictured and a perfect size.
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Pretty great bracelet. Like very much nice for beach
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You can find our african beaded wood mask 'Elavanyo' by Rita Addo Zakour in masks categories such as Ghanaian Masks and Wood Masks. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Enabling Education
Rita has three children. Two of them are currently in the university and one studies in a vocational school.
Microcredit Financing
Rita Addo Zakour has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $2050. Proceeds were used to purchase raw materials such as wood and paints.
Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Covering Basic Needs
This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.
Empowering Women
The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.
Profound Impact
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
Moving On Up
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
"I do my designing with African concepts in mind."
Latest Update"Since I began working with you, I've become a proud artisan. You have helped me grow and improve my designs and their quality. My... read more