Balele Dance Traditional Decorative Ghanaian Sese Wood Handcrafted Mask
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Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Austin Ankude handcrafted this intricately detailed mask. Chiseled out of sese wood, polished, and finished with clay, this mask is named for the traditional balele dance which is performed on Christmas and other holidays throughout Guinea. This replica mask, called ngou ntangha by the Fang people, depicts a man's face and is meant to represent the spirit of a deceased person; it is traditionally used to locate sorcerers.
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Brianna
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“Amazing!!”
So impressed. The perfect addition to my art collection I will cherish it the rest of my life. Its so unique and exotic I absolutely love this piece. Best artist in the world!! Thank you so much. Respect!!
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T.S
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“Beautiful work of art”
Masterpiece
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Debra
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“Songa Man African Mask”
Gorgeous mask...Beautiful!! I decided to display my mask on the coffee table but can also be hung on the wall as well.
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