Product ID: 435078
Simbisa means "to strengthen" and "to empower" in the African Shona language. It is also the name that Ghana's Ayoma Alhassan selected for this exceptional relief panel carved by hand in mahogany and decorated with faces he accentuates with a mixture of charcoal and glue and then paints by hand. This unique wall art is a tribute to the traditional Dogon boards of Mali that were used to adorn the entrances of homes, embellishing them with intricate depictions of human and animal figures to ward off evil spirits and safeguard the household.
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Looks beautiful in our home. Love the color!
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This beautiful piece of carved wood Benin Chief fit perfectly with my other wall art in my living room and its a great addition to my collection.
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Clever design and craftsmanship. Metal accents frame the mask well and draw attention to the artifact.
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"Art for me is a passion, and so I will be teaching more and more youth."
“I am Ayoma Alhassaan. I was born in Nima, a suburb of Accra. My mum was a trader and my dad a gardener. I come from a very large family; I have 5... read more