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Send to a friendHand Crafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana, "Bambara Native"
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Delivery EstimateEmmanuel Austin Ankude in Ghana crafts this fascinating sculpture to honor the Bambara people, a Mande ethnic group who have been found throughout every country in mainland West Africa. The artisan hand carves the sculpture from sese wood with a two opposing faces, then paints the surface in harmonious shades of brown.
- 1.16 kgs
- 2.6 lbs
- 35 cm H x 20 cm W x 20 cm D
- 13.75" H x 7.75" W x 7.75" D
- Sese wood
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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T.S
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11/08/2020
"Beautiful work of art"
Masterpiece
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Debra
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01/19/2020
"Songa Man African Mask"
Gorgeous mask...Beautiful!! I decided to display my mask on the coffee table but can also be hung on the wall as well.
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Richard
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06/20/2019
"Stunning Mask created by Emmanuel"
I am so pleased with the African Baga mask carved so expertly by artisan Emmanuel Austin Ankude!????
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John
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10/25/2018
"Striking handsome statue"
Very masculine piece, beautifully finished. Its posture conveys an impression of strength, prowess and resilience, which I expect would have been the tribal intent of these sort of pieces. Will be treasured, thanks
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