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Ofram Wood and Raffia Mask from Ghana, "Sarkin Kofar Gabas"

Name: Ofram Wood and Raffia Mask from Ghana, 'Sarkin Kofar Gabas'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 404122
Price: 67.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.64 (77 reviews)

Product ID: 404122

by Robert Aidoo-Taylor (77)

Robert Aidoo-Taylor's unusual mask is sure to brighten your walls and bring a smile to your face. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the long mask from... more

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Robert Aidoo-Taylor's unusual mask is sure to brighten your walls and bring a smile to your face. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the long mask from ofram wood and paints the surface bright blue before covering the top half in rich polyester velvet and natural raffia. The mask is called Sarkin Kofar Gabas, meaning "King of Wambah Gate" in the Hausa language.

0.28 kgs
0.6 lbs

46 cm H x 5 cm W x 4 cm D
18" H x 2" W x 1.6" D

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Ofram wood, raffia, polyester
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 Ghana
Product ID: 404122

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Robert Aidoo-Taylor

West Africa

Wood carvings and jewelry

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Karen

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Jan 09, 2025

“Lovely and well made”

I thought the bracelets were well made, but I bought them for my grandson n they barely fit. Too small! However the delivery was quick and the packaging was beautiful!!

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Amy

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Oct 03, 2024

“Very handsome”

Vibrant colors. True art. Good.

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Deborah

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Jul 14, 2023

“my husband loved this bracelet.”

He passed a year ago and his grandson wears it and loves it!!

Just chillin! This was a gift for Husband Occasion: birthday

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Robert Aidoo-Taylor has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $750.

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Meet the Artist

Robert Aidoo-Taylor Wood carvings and jewelry

(77)

"I am a self-taught artist. I never took any classes or attended courses... I enjoy working alone, and my inspiration comes from nature."

Latest Update“In 2009, I joined NOVICA. I am a jewelry artisan.“A lot has changed since I joined this wonderful institution. I joined as a bracelet... read more