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Hand Carved Ghanaian Elephant African Mask, "Elephant Wisdom"

Carved by hand from sese wood, this original African mask depicts a proud... more

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Carved by hand from sese wood, this original African mask depicts a proud elephant. Emmanuel Opoku Asante adds applications of white clay to give his design an aged, antique effect, and adorns the forehead with aluminum repoussé. He names this mask Osuno ti II, which means "elephant head II" in the Twi language of Ghana's Akan people.

  • 1.74 kgs
  • 3.8 lbs
  • 77 cm H x 52 cm W x 12 cm D
  • 30.5" H x 20.5" W x 4.7" D

  • Sese wood, aluminum
  • 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 Ghanaicon info
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