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Juliana Akandas designs a mask depicting a girl with bead and red cotton earrings. Embossed brass adorns her face and she smiles with excitement. From the Lwalwa tribe of southeastern Congo, such masks are presented to girls during their puberty rites. They show that the teens have reached womanhood. Both boys and girls go through initiation to become responsible adult members of Lwalwa society, but masks are worn only during male Ngongo initiation.
- 0.65 kgs
- 1.4 lbs
- 31.5 cm H x 21.5 cm W x 9 cm D
- 12.5" H x 8.5" W x 3.5" D
- Sese wood, brass, beads and cotton
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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Kate
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08/11/2022
"This mask adds intrigue to my room"
This mask is beautiful and so well made. I love to look at “her” and marvel at her mystique.
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Pride of Womanhood, Handcrafted Congo Zaire Wood Mask
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LINDA
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01/29/2021
"Adorns my wall"
Adds depth to my wall. The many masks are adorned with this addition and look. Just what you would need for a look to order.
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Live Generously, Akan Tribal Wood Mask
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Norma
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09/01/2020
"Exquisite Mask"
Table Mask - very nice
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- Table Accessory
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Wanda
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01/30/2020
"Very Unusal"
This is a very unique and well made mask, love the various textures used by the artist. The weight of this piece is very substantial. The name given by the artist appealed to me as an individual.
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Janice
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05/14/2019
"My Reward"
A beautiful addition to my collection of masks.
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Just Reward, Wood mask
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Gail
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04/24/2019
"Cherished heirlooms"
This mask is very large and looks amazing with my other masks. Im very happy with it and is exactly what I expected. Its very different and I love it
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Spirit Protector, Akan wood mask
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Microcredit Financing
Juliana Akandas has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1500 and the most recent for $500. Proceeds were used to purchase wood and paint in bulk for her wood carvings.
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This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
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