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Black and Yellow African Wood Mask from Ghana, "Friendly Obenewaa"

Name: Black and Yellow African Wood Mask from Ghana, 'Friendly Obenewaa'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 343410
Price: 123.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Product ID: 343410

by Enoch Adjei (2)

Hand-carved from sese wood, this oval African mask is designed by Ghanaian artisan Enoch Adjei. He paints it black with yellow accents and white dots... more

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Hand-carved from sese wood, this oval African mask is designed by Ghanaian artisan Enoch Adjei. He paints it black with yellow accents and white dots across the face. Earrings of recycled glass and cotton complete this mask. Adjei names it "Obenewaa," an Akan name for a friendly woman.

0.58 kgs
1.3 lbs

36.5 cm H x 18 cm W x 7.5 cm D
14.25" H x 7" W x 3" D

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Sese wood, recycled glass, cotton
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 Ghana
Product ID: 343410

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Enoch Adjei

West Africa

African masks and wood carvings

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Judith

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Aug 01, 2021

“Working woman”

This was different than I expected. Didn t look as in picture. I gave it to my daughter and she liked it.

Purchased Item Saleswoman, Black Sese Wood Sculpture of a Woman from Ghana

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Edmond

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Oct 23, 2018

“unique and original”

There is no mistake the mask is handmade. But, it also looks like it was created by an artist who knew what he was doing.

Purchased Item Calm One, Handcrafted Yellow Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana

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Preserving Traditions

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Enoch Adjei has received a $100 microcredit loan with 0% interest.

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Meet the Artist

Enoch Adjei African masks and wood carvings

"I saw wood in its natural state and how the carvers and designers could transform this wood into something unique. I developed a love for this craft."

Update (August, 2019)(“I am a lover of art, and so growing up it was the skill I chose to master. 25 years ago I started learning how to carve, but I... read more