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Send to a friendHandcrafted African Sese Wood Mask on a Stand from Ghana, "Naab Poak Royalty"
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Delivery EstimateInspired by African royalty, Ghanaian artisan Ibrahim Seyeed designs an elegant African mask. Perfect for displaying on a tabletop, the mask is hand-carved of local sese wood, featuring a diamond shape below the round face. Sayeed paints it in colors of brown, red, and yellow, accenting the face and base with embossed aluminum and brass that reflects traditional scarification practices. A bird rests atop the head. Sayeed names the mask naab poak, meaning "queen" in the Wala language.
- 1.56 kgs
- 3.4 lbs
- 47 cm H x 23 cm W x 11 cm D
- 18.5" H x 9" W x 4.3" D
- Sese wood, aluminum, brass
- 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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Janice
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08/31/2019
"Striking!"
A great centerpiece on my curio table
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Naab Poak Royalty, Handcrafted African Sese Wood Mask on a Stand from Ghana
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Bruce
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03/15/2022
"A splendid achievement by an accomplished artisan!"
This exceptionally beautiful mask is excellent in every respect, from the concept and design to the choice and use of materials. Only a first-rate artist would even attempt something this complex, and Ibrahim Seyeed succeeds brilliantly!
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Light Bearer
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02/26/2022
"I absolutely LOVE Ibrahims work !!!!!!!.......8-)"
I now have 4 of Ibrahims pieces...3 masks and this Father of Unity sculpture. Cannot say enough about how much I appreciate his artistry and craftsmanship. LOVE YOU IBRAHIM !!!!!!!
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Jeannette
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07/03/2021
"Understated Craftsmanship"
This piece is stunning; more than the photos depict. Make the purchase, you will be glad you did!
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- Wall Decor
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Diana
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01/06/2020
"Absolutly beautiful"
This mask is extremely well made and is just beautiful. The colors are not garish. The colors have a shade that look old, and at the same time do justice to the beauty. Its adds a lot to my collection.
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REBECCA
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07/12/2019
"Awesome Hand crafted Mask"
This is a very nice sized mask that is gorgeous hand crafted work!! For sure a family heirloom to pass down.
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Daring Warrior, Multicolored Hand Carved African Wood Wall Mask with Dove
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Ibrahim Seyeed has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $300.
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Write a review"I had a man-to-man talk with my father to explain my need to be working on my own... he offered me his blessing as well as gave me some advice on good work ethics that would guide my life."
Update (August, 2019)“I joined the carving business 20 years ago; it took me 3 years to learn the trade. I specifically joined the finishing business... read more
