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Eric Darko carves a faithful sese wood replica of the tete ni mask of the Akan people. Meaning "ancient man," it is worn during special celebrations as a reminder of their forefathers, who remain with them in spirit.
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WONDERFUL !!!
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This sculpture is a wonderful addition to a shelf or even displayed on a table. It looks great, has a good weight to it and its well made.
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My kids still play this drum after so many years (they are teenagers now). This is a classic gift that we recieved for our wedding several years ago. Beautiful.
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You can find our akan wood mask 'Ancient Man' by Eric Darko in masks categories such as Wood Masks. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Microcredit Financing
Eric Darko has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2000 and the most recent for $400. Proceeds were used to hire additional artisans and to invest in the purchase of raw materials such as wood and polish for production.
Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Job Creator
This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
Profound Impact
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
Moving On Up
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
Darko's inspiration comes naturally....
Born on April 4, 1978 in the eastern Region of Ghana, Eric Darko graduated from the secondary technical school in 1999. During school vacations, he... read more