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Original African Tribal Dance Mask Crafted in Wood and Metal, "Frafra Dancer"

Awudu Saaed is inspired by the art and customs of the Frafra people for the... more

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Awudu Saaed is inspired by the art and customs of the Frafra people for the design of this extraordinary mask. Known also as Fare-fare, they reside in northern Ghana and southern Burkina Faso. In Saaed's original mask design, the antiqued sese wood mask features a jute beard around the proud visage, and diagonal ridges on the crown representing braided hair. Magnificently embossed aluminum adorns the forehead and cheeks representing tribal markings.

  • 0.41 kgs
  • 0.9 lbs
  • 31 cm H x 14.5 cm W x 8 cm D
  • 12.25" H x 5.75" W x 3.1" D

  • Sese wood, aluminum, jute
  • Intended as wall decor
  • Features a rustic, rugged finish
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
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Oumarou

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11/20/2021

"Excellent"

Extremely good quality highly pleased. thank you .came as advertised and nicely packaged.incredibly satisfied.

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Trace

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11/07/2020

"Better than expected."

I have a large collection of masks from all over the world. This one is a beautiful addition. Unique and well made. Very detailed when you can hold it in your hands. Perhaps not a traditional style, but very artistic.

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Sharon

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10/29/2019

"Gallery Wall of African Art Newly Added Addition"

This mask makes an excellent addition to the gallery wall in my dining room. The detail is exquisite and I received so many comments on it. Everyone is awed!

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Katie

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12/05/2018

"I love this mask"

I bought to give as a present but it is so beautiful, I will keep it. I usually buy mask when I travel and I have a large collection, this is one of the best made and most detailed in my collection. I will definitely buy from Awudu Saaed again. Price was amazingly reasonable and it arrived exactly on the due date.

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Patricia

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07/31/2018

"Fantastic present"

Got this as a present for a son who collects art. The detail and craftsmanship was amazing! Watching this artist and planning on collecting more!

Best Uses

  • Part of an art collection

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Robin

From Brooklyn, New York

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07/10/2018

"Beautiful art"

My mask looks amazsing on sky wall.

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Malik

From San Diego, California

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04/30/2023

"this piece is BEAUTIFUL"

DO NOT STOP MY BROTHER . ONE DAY SOON I HOPE TO MEET FACE-TO-FACE

Purchased Item:

Mbara Hunter, Aluminum and Wood African Mask Textured from Ghana

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Marsha

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04/09/2023

"Unique & Beautiful!"

This mask has been uniquely textured design is dramatically beautiful. Amazing detail on a relatively small mask structure. Very pleased!

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Linda

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03/27/2023

"Interesting piece"

Nice size. Intricate detail

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Williamg

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11/30/2022

"Lovely giraffe sculpture, great beadwork, good value. Lovely"

Impressive giraffe sculpture, great beadwork, great value! Very cool.

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BRETT

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08/16/2022

"Very happy with this mask"

Beautiful power mask

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Arthur

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03/07/2022

"Perfect for placement on window shelf where the sun highlights its features."

This is a beautifully carved and painted fish. Very nice detail and stands on its own on a shelf where the sun shines that brings out its nicely detail features.

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