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Handmade Sese Wood African Wall Mask, "Dan Expression"
Designed to honor the Dan people, a Mande ethnic group from the Ivory Coast and neighboring Liberia, this fascinating wall mask is the creation of Emmanuel Austin Ankude in Ghana. The artisan uses sese wood to hand carve the mask, engraving the long face with a contented expression.
- 0.50 kgs
- 1.1 lbs
- 26 cm H x 14 cm W x 8 cm D
- 10.25" H x 5.5" W x 3.1" D
- Sese wood
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Intended as wall decor
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in West Africa
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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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Baga Face, Handmade African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana
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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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