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Wood Mask from Africa

$49.99
(2 reviews) Write a Review
SKU: 103120
Description
Tall and stately, a slender personage rises above a larger face that represents the village as a whole. Daniel Nyadedzor carves a regal mask he names Nkosoo, which means 'development' or 'progress' in Ghana's Akan language. Often the council of elders in a community awards a piece like this to an individual who is industrious.
  • Sese wood and brass
  • 0.44 lbs
  • 15.8 inches H x 5.3 inches W x 1.4 inches D
  • Made in Ghana

Meet the Artist

Emmanuel Nyadedzor

All the GOOD

  • Caring for Children
    Caring for Children
  • Job Creator
    Job Creator
  • Microcredit Financing
    Microcredit Financing
  • Moving On Up
    Moving On Up
  • Preserving Traditions
    Preserving Traditions
  • Profound Impact
    Profound Impact

2 Reviews

  • 5
    This is incredible

    Posted by Gynell on Aug 23rd 2017

    I love this. I am so glad I purchased.

  • 5
    Love It, A Sculpture Style Mask !

    Posted by Mary B. on Jun 12th 2017

    I have this mask displayed on a black wooden stand and it looks great, really adds to the ambiance in the room. I love it. Thanks for a unique mask. Well done !

Your Purchase Makes a Difference

  • Caring for Children
    Caring for Children

    This artist supports children under the age of 18.

    The Caring for Children Badge is awarded to those artisans who support children under the age of 18

  • Job Creator
    Job Creator

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

    The Job Creator badge is awarded to artisans that positively impact their community through job creation and employ 2 or more artisans

  • Microcredit Financing
    Microcredit Financing

  • Moving On Up
    Moving On Up

    This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

    The Moving On Up Badge is awarded to artisans that have more than doubled their income and improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA

  • Preserving Traditions
    Preserving Traditions

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

    The Preserving Traditions badge is awarded to artisans who use traditional techniques handed down through the generations, as well as artisans that craft culturally significant items, keeping these traditions alive. "

  • Profound Impact
    Profound Impact

    Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

    The Profound Impact badge is awarded to artisans where each purchase has a significant positive impact on their livelihood and income