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Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask, "Keeping Order"
This highly stylized mask represents a personage who wears a turban. Richly adorned with aluminum repoussé, its colors are red and black. "This mask is worn by the selected few in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its purpose is for maintaining order in the community," artisan Robert Nortey explains. "These masks are meant for use on ritual or political occasions to arbitrate conflicts and punish wrongdoers."
- 0.60 kgs
- 1.3 lbs
- 46 cm H x 17 cm H x 8 cm H
- 18" H x 6.75" H x 3.2" H
- Sese wood and aluminum
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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Gina P.
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04/20/2019
"Just beautiful..."
I just received you mask, ?Keeping Order?, and it is beautifully made. I particularly love the contrast of the red and black, and the aluminum inserts are beautiful. It is proudly hanging on my wall already with my other masks from Ghana! At this time I have 5 masks, plus 2 mini masks in my collection. This one will not be my last!
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t. lee d.
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06/16/2021
"Peace Bird is an excellent greeter"
Interesting and inviting addition to our houses entry area.
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Peace Bird, Akan wood mask
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Nataliya
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04/18/2021
"African Royal Mask"
Very special, well done. Quick delivery.
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Royal Mask, Original African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum
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Gina P.
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09/30/2019
"So Glad I Added to My Collection!"
I have many beautiful masks that I have ordered through Novica and love them, and this mask, ?To Foresee? is no exception! While it it one of my less embellished and detailed masks, it still makes a big impression. Heavy, substantial, and the beautiful reddish color really makes an impact! So happy to have it as part of my collection!
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- A decorative grouping on a wall
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Mary
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08/26/2019
"Superb Quality"
Wonderful addition to our home. Great colors.
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Thomas
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11/03/2017
"A very cool piece of African art!!"
I got the idea of obtaining an African mask when watching the movie The Translator with Nicole Kidman. I am glad that Novica is helping artists around the world share their creations. The True Courage mask is beautiful. Im not sure how the artist inlaid the different metal accents but it is quite remarkable. My thanks for sharing this great art so that I can share it with my friends and family. The mask was packaged very well and arrived unharmed.
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True Courage, Ivoirian wood mask
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Robert Nortey has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $350. Proceeds were used to invest in the raw materials he uses for his authentic African masks.
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