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Rustic Wood Rectangular Wall Mirror from West Africa, "Akofena"

Product ID: 272062

West African artisan Winfred Korley handcrafts this impressive mirror using local sese wood for the frame. Meaning "sword of war," this rectangular... more

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West African artisan Winfred Korley handcrafts this impressive mirror using local sese wood for the frame. Meaning "sword of war," this rectangular mirror is named after the adinkra symbol known as akofena, which appears at the top. At the bottom is a royal ottoman throne motif.

  • 1.98 kgs
  • 4.4 lbs
  • Frame: 61.5 cm H x 40.5 cm W x 2 cm D
  • Frame: 24" H x 16" W x 0.8" D
  • Mirror: 29 cm W x 50 cm H
  • Mirror: 11.5" W x 19.75" H

  • Sese wood, glass
  • Features a rustic, rugged finish
  • Designed to hang vertically only
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 272062
Winfred Korley
Winfred Korley

West Africa

Hand-carved wood sculptures

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Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Winfred Korley has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $200. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, his raw material, to increase production.

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Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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