




Hand Crafted African Wood Mask, "Beautiful Soul"
Limpid eyes and an earnest voice seem inherent to this compelling mask. Godfred France creates a design of elegant harmony, embellishing African sese wood with hand-embossed brass and aluminum. Named Shankoko – a Hausa word meaning "the soul," the mask arises from the artisan's own imagination.
- 0.60 kgs
- 1.3 lbs
- 26 cm H x 26 cm W x 10 cm D
- 10.25" H x 10.25" W x 3.9" D
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Verified Reviewer
07/31/2018
"African Mask"





The mask is simply beautiful and well crafted. I am very pleased!
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Beautiful Soul, Hand Crafted African Wood Mask
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Verified Reviewer
04/18/2021
"Traditional presence in my space..."





I love my new masks!!! They are beautifully-crafted. Shipment was fast and the masks were well-protected. I recommend this artisan!
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Our Traditions, African wood mask
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Verified Reviewer
04/18/2021
"Strong presence in my studio space!"





I love the presence my new masks bring to my workspace!!! They are beautifully-crafted. Shipment was fast and the masks were well-protected. I recommend this artisan!
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- Compliment your wall-décor with something more than a "print
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Show Your Strength, Hand Carved African Wood Mask
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Verified Reviewer
04/01/2021
"Beautiful Mask!"





This mask is made with quality and the colors are so vibrant!
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Verified Reviewer
01/09/2021
"Protecting my home"





I ve been in love with Africa since I visited a few years back. I regretted not buying a mask then and have been looking for the perfect one ever since. I found this one and it now hangs over the entry door to my home making me feel safe and secure! It s beautiful and I m so happy!
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Verified Reviewer
11/06/2020
"One of My Favorite of Four African Masks from Novi"





I especially love the use of embossed metal and display it proudly with other Novica-purchased masks from other African countries. In fact, I loved this and the other three Ive displayed together so much that I printed a picture of them to display on my office wall. I especially appreciate the use of clay coloring which gives this piece a distinctive look, while still working perfectly as part of my collection.
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- Decorative, especially as part of a collection of similar African masks
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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!
Godfred supports himself and five others in his family. Since the majority of his family's income comes from NOVICA, each order helps improve their livelihoods.
Godfred France has received 10 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $450 and the most recent for $900. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, metal plates and sandpaper for production.
With his sales from NOVICA, Godfred is able to support the education of his three children as well as the daughters of his deceased sisters.
This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.
Godfred hires assistants during periods of high demand.
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Godfred France Hand-carved wood masks
"My dream is to one day have a big workshop to train a lot of people – especially school dropouts who think life has ended. Their success in the art of carving would be my legacy."