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Scantily-dressed against the heat, a woman strains with her heavy burden – her beloved child and a jar of precious water that spills from her tremendous efforts. George Asante pays tribute to the strength and courage of African women with this sese wood carving. Crafted with traditional hand-made tools and techniques, the figurine is finished with red, dark tan, and black waxes. Asante names it Yoo Keh Kukueh Tsuru, meaning "Woman with the Red Pot.
- 3.60 kgs
- 7.9 lbs
- 48 cm H x 25 cm W x 12 cm D
- 19" H x 9.75" W x 4.7" D
- Sese wood
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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LINDA
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06/29/2019
"clearly appriciated"
The wall mask is simply gorgeous. It flows with the other masks displayed on my wall.
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George Asante has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $300. Proceeds were used to purchase wood and other raw materials for his work.
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Write a reviewBy the time he graduated, Asante had become the real artist he always knew he was.
Latest Update“My name is George Asante, from the heart of Aburi in the Eastern Region. I am now one of the chief carvers in Aburi. With my over 30... read more
