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Hand Crafted Wood Mask, "Positive Thinker"

Name: Hand Crafted Wood Mask, 'Positive Thinker'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 70495
Price: 126.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (21 reviews)

Product ID: 70495

by Chief Carver Nana Frimpong (21)

Eyes squinted shut in concentration, an elongated visage with furrowed brow exhibits its force of will. Nana Frimpong carves the mask by hand using... more

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Eyes squinted shut in concentration, an elongated visage with furrowed brow exhibits its force of will. Nana Frimpong carves the mask by hand using manual tools and sese wood. A braid-like texture frames the piece, and soot enhances its antique finish. In Ghana, masks like these are most often worn in tribunals, assuring impartiality during the trial. Adwen pa means "positive thinking" in the Akan language.

1.00 kgs
2.2 lbs

38 cm H x 20 cm W x 8 cm D
15" H x 7.75" W x 3.2" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 70495

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Chief Carver Nana Frimpong

West Africa

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Ari

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Feb 01, 2023

“This lovely carving now has a special place on my shrine”

Im delighted with this carving. Shes imbued with the loving care of the artisan, and the power of the ancient tradition she comes from. A precious find for me.

Purchased Item Comforter, Fertility Doll Wood Sculpture from Africa

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JOyCE

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Nov 13, 2021

“Perfect size for a small space”

This is just the right size to fit neatly in so many places. I reflect on the meaning each day as I leave the door of my bedroom where it reminds me to look honestly at the past and remember its lessons in order to build a better future.

Purchased Item Sankofa Bird, Hand Made Wood Mask

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Terese

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Oct 16, 2019

“Pride of my possessions; so different”

Im sitting on this as I speak, as I use it as my office chair. It is very comfortable and smooth. The quality is high and displays great care and workmanship from the artist. Everyone asks me where I got it. I am SO proud to show this item to my friends. I highly recommend this artist.

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Elder Master

This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.

Microcredit Financing

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1000 and the most recent for $1000. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood and polish for production.

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Chief Carver Nana Frimpong African masks and thrones

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Nana Frimpong is the chief carver for the king of the Ashanti. Frimpong's artistry has been featured on BBC's The World, Business Week, The Christian Science Monitor, and The Washington Post.

Nana Frimpong is the chief carver for the king of the Ashanti. Frimpong's artistry has been featured on BBC's The World program, and in periodicals... read more