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Rustic African Wood and Jute Mask from Ghana, "Friendly Kwagyei"

Name: Rustic African Wood and Jute Mask from Ghana, 'Friendly Kwagyei'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 334037
Price: 150.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.89 (28 reviews)

Product ID: 334037

by Emmanuel Opoku Asante (28)

Hand-carved of sese wood with hair of jute fiber, a friendly face adds to your wall decor. This rustic African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan... more

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Hand-carved of sese wood with hair of jute fiber, a friendly face adds to your wall decor. This rustic African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante. He names the mask Kwagyei, an Akan word meaning "helper."

1.07 kgs
2.4 lbs

43 cm H x 20 cm W x 13 cm D
17" H x 7.75" W x 5" D

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Sese wood, jute
Features a rustic, rugged finish
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: 334037

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Emmanuel Opoku Asante

West Africa

Hand-carved African masks and sculptures

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Debra

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Jul 30, 2019

“Friendly Kwagyei African Wall Mask”

Very large and beautiful!!

Purchased Item Friendly Kwagyei, Rustic African Wood and Jute Mask from Ghana

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Sudipta

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Nov 01, 2024

“Bringing Africa closer”

Very well made and reflects the beauty of untamed Africa. Only suggestion is to include a better provision to hang it.

Purchased Item Proud Elephant, Hand Carved Elephant Head African Mask

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Taniea

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Oct 29, 2023

“Beautiful Craftsmanship!”

This peice adding just what I needed for my gallery wall.

Purchased Item Northern Water Spirit, Hand Carved African Mask with Raffia

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Emmanuel Opoku Asante has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $300 and the most recent for $800.

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Meet the Artist

Emmanuel Opoku Asante Hand-carved African masks and sculptures

(28)

"I get my inspiration from my workers, when I see the joy with which they approach their work, and from the compliments I receive from customers on our designs."

"I was born on April 27, 1963 at Nkranza in the Central region of Ghana. I am a jovial and hardworking person. "I specialise in antiqued and... read more