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Africa Gabonese wood mask, "Fang Forest Spirit"

Product ID: 173435

Arched eyebrows frame the canny eyes of a spirit of the forest. Long and narrow, the serene visage appears in black, red and ivory. "One of the... more

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Arched eyebrows frame the canny eyes of a spirit of the forest. Long and narrow, the serene visage appears in black, red and ivory. "One of the fundamental religious beliefs shared by Fang people was that of the necessity to protect and nurture the spirit of the dead, believed to dwell in the forest," says artisan Nana Adu Amankwapam I. "Anytime a ritual is to be performed in the forest to seek the views of the ancestors, this mask is worn."

  • 0.48 kgs
  • 1.1 lbs
  • 36 cm H x 11 cm W x 12 cm D
  • 14.25" H x 4.3" W x 4.7" D

  • Sese wood
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 173435
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Nana Adu Amankwapam I
Nana Adu Amankwapam I

West Africa

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Denise

From Port Saint Lucie/ Florida/United Stattes

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Aug 12, 2017

“Love the meaning of tis mask!”

Love the story behind this beautiful mask. Hanging to the left of my front door, it makes me think of the wooded area directly across the street. Beautiful piece!

Purchased Item Fang Forest Spirit, Africa Gabonese wood mask

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Dale

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Oct 03, 2023

“To guard my front door”

I have many beautiful masks and treasure them all

Purchased Item Fang Protector, Gabonese wood African mask

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LUCIA

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Jan 16, 2021

“Beautiful”

Wonderful small mask.

Purchased Item Guro Wisdom, Fair Trade Ivoirian Wood Mask

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Nana Adu Amankwapam I has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $800 and the most recent for $200.

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On December 15, 1991 after the necessary rites had been performed by the elders, Tetebo was seated as the Tufohene with the royal name of Nana Adu Amankwapam I.

In 1991, Adu Tetebo was selected by the Kingmakers as the next occupant of the Tufohene throne to succeed the late Nana Kwadwo Owusu. Tufohene is an... read more

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