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Hand Carved Dan Tribe African Mask, "Dan Protector"
With attentive eyes and an open mouth, a youthful personage seems to listen intently. This African mask by Emmanuel Opoku Asante is framed with raffia hair. "Among the Dan people of Ghana, such masks are used to regulate disagreements and to protect children," he explains.
- 0.44 kgs
- 1.0 lbs
- 30 cm H x 22 cm W x 9 cm D
- 11.75" H x 8.75" W x 3.5" D
- Sese wood, raffia
- Intended as wall decor
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- 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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Joseph
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07/03/2021
"Love it"
It came just as it looks in the photo and I put it up on my wall with the rest of my collection and it looks fantastic!! I will be buying more from this very talented artist
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Dan Protector, Hand Carved Dan Tribe African Mask
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Benjamin (.
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08/10/2017
"Beautiful Artwork"
The hair of the Mask was/is not as depicted. Still love it. Thank you.
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Dan Protector, Hand Carved Dan Tribe African Mask
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Antoinette
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09/17/2022
"Never Feel Alone"
Democracy and unity, a beautiful reminder of this sculpture to meditate upon when feeling alone and hopeless -- We are never alone and hope is very much alive, showing itself at the most tiniest sliver of love, accompanied by strength and perseverance. Love this piece!
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Rustic Funtumfumfu, Decorative Sese Wood Adinkra Comb from Ghana
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Antoinette
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09/17/2022
"Took My Breath Away!"
What a powerful and beautiful work of art! Simply GORGEOUS!! Same finishing on the front and back, which was a most pleasant surprise. Will definitely order more of this to give as gifts!
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Antoinette
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09/17/2022
"WAAAAAY MORE BEAUTIFUL in Person!"
Now I wish I had ordered more to give away as gifts, which I will do soon! So very beautiful! Same finishing on the front and back. Love it!
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Annick
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08/11/2022
"Beautiful"
This purchase is beautiful in my living room, I have a lot of nice comments each time someone comes over to my house. A peace of art, it is unique! Thanks to Novica team :)
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- For decoration on my wall with all the others
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Elephant Wisdom, Hand Carved Ghanaian Elephant African Mask
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