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Handcrafted Sese Wood And Aluminum African Mask from Ghana, "Ahoto Dreams"
Inspired by themes of ahoto, the Akan word for "freedom," Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour carefully hand-carves this oval mask of local sese wood. Painted in colors of black, blue, and red, the mask is accented with embossed aluminum sheet, reflecting traditional scarification practices.
- 0.37 kgs
- 0.8 lbs
- 32.5 cm H x 14.5 cm W x 5 cm D
- 12.75" H x 5.75" W x 2" D
- Sese wood, aluminum
- Intended as wall decor
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in West Africa
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Bab
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11/15/2022
"Nice"
Its nice.
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Eatanc
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09/13/2018
"Absolutely gorgeous!"
Stunning craftmanship -- very proud owner! Thank you, Rita Addo Zakour!
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Greg
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09/09/2018
"Magic"
Another exquisite piece by Rita Addo Zakour, this is the third piece I have that was designed by her hanging on my wall, and I love it. Mask is exactly as shown in pictures, and the overall design and workmanship are beautiful
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Ellen
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01/10/2023
"Attention Getters"
These earrings are so unique. You never see anything like them in stores. They are quite large but lightweight and very comfortable! I also have the same style in the rainbow colors. I wear them all the time and consistently receive compliments.
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M
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12/13/2022
"So beautiful"
I am so pleased with the mask and pleasantly surprised at all the colours I couldnt see in the pictures here. Ritas workmanship is exceptional and I am so happy to have two of her pieces. You will not be disappointed. (Yayra on the left, Fafa on the right)
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M
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12/13/2022
"Stunning"
darker than in the pictures and MUCH MORE beautiful! Ritas workmanship is stunning and I am honored to have two of her pieces. (Fafa on the right)
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Fafa, Original African Peace Mask Hand Crafted Wood and Metal
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Rita has three children. Two of them are currently in the university and one studies in a vocational school.
Microcredit Financing
Rita Addo Zakour has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $2050. Proceeds were used to purchase raw materials such as wood and paints.
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