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Sese Wood African Gye Nyame Adinkra Mask from Ghana, "Gye Nyame Vibrations"
The Adinkra symbol Gye Nyame, meaning "except for God," is realized in relief at the forehead of this African mask from Ghana. Theophilus Sackey designs the mask, carving it by hand of sese wood and painting it black and beige. Curving line motifs at the cheeks complete this piece of wall decor.
- 0.27 kgs
- 0.6 lbs
- 27 cm H x 10 cm W x 6 cm D
- 10.75" H x 3.9" W x 2.4" 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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Lazarus
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04/01/2021
"Love this mask"
Great mask and great quality! I m always confident with my Novica purchases.
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Bridgette
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02/22/2019
"-OMNIPOTENCE-Beautiful rice for my home"
Beautiful throughout from shipping timely, great craftsmanship. Excellent communication, wonderful wrwp and details of shipping . I will be able to cherish for years t come
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05/22/2018
"nice for the price"
I just like this one
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David
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03/20/2018
"Beautiful Mask"
This is a very nice well made mask, way under priced. Happy to have it in my collection.
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DEB LOVES JEWELRY
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09/08/2021
"Deep Purple"
Love the mask! Beautiful Purple Color
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Julia
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08/25/2021
"Unique and very beautiful addition to our collection !"
Very talented master carver created this beauty!
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- This was a gift for: Husband
- Occasion: birthday
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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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Theophilus Sackey has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $1200.
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