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African Wood Mask, "Baule Plea for Rain"

Name: African Wood Mask, 'Baule Plea for Rain'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 172546
Price: 67.44 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.97 (36 reviews)

Product ID: 172546

by Godfred France (36)

Red as blood and just as vital, a teardrop represents life-giving rain. This handsome mask by Godfred France performs an essential role among the... more

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Red as blood and just as vital, a teardrop represents life-giving rain. This handsome mask by Godfred France performs an essential role among the Baule people of the Ivory Coast. "It is used when they are planting their crops to ask the gods for more rain. This is needed for the harvest," the artisan explains. Carved by hand from seasoned African sese wood, the mask is decorated with ornate aluminum repoussé.

0.66 kgs
1.5 lbs

51 cm H x 11 cm W x 5 cm D
20" H x 4.3" W x 2" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood and aluminum
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 172546

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Godfred France

West Africa

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Richard Naimoli Sr.

From Hamburg, New Jersey

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Jun 27, 2024

“My newly found tresure”

I have been collecting some African art, including the bust of a beautiful African woman which took me many years to find and to find just that right piece. The hand-carved Continent of Africa includes five carved-out animals which I hope you can see. It was a huge find. But when I stumbled upon Novica and the African Mask. Well, it was like finding the Rosetta stone. Your masks have found their way into my heart and a wonderful place in my home that I proudly display and want to share with you. I have many beautiful collectibles from all over the world. I believe I collect these items because I feel they bring me closer to all the magnificent people GOD has placed on earth. I hope you enjoy the photo I sent. I do understand that only five of the seven pieces are your creations. Thank you and to the other artists for your fine work in preserving history and a fine culture. Thank you again, Mr. Godfred France. I also forgot to mention that my favorite mask is God is Supreme

Purchased Item Honesty, Ghanaian Handcrafted African Mask

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Walda

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Mar 30, 2022

“powerful & artistic ... greets visitors to my home”

love this elephant protector mask ... beautiful & meaningful. adorns my entrance hallway.

Purchased Item Elephant Protector, Handcrafted Elephant Theme African Mask

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Edward

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Feb 28, 2022

“Emac”

Love it has gotten many compliments. People know I am an avid reader so when I tell them what it represents they say great choice

Purchased Item A Man of Knowledge, African Wood Mask

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Profound Impact

Godfred supports himself and five others in his family. Since the majority of his family's income comes from NOVICA, each order helps improve their livelihoods.

Microcredit Financing

Godfred France has received 10 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $450 and the most recent for $900. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, metal plates and sandpaper for production.

Enabling Education

With his sales from NOVICA, Godfred is able to support the education of his three children as well as the daughters of his deceased sisters.

Elder Master

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

Job Creator

Godfred hires assistants during periods of high demand.

Meet the Artist

Godfred France Hand-carved wood masks

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"My dream is to one day have a big workshop to train a lot of people – especially school dropouts who think life has ended. Their success in the art of carving would be my legacy."

Latest Update“I am Godfred France, and I joined NOVICA in March, 2010. “I am a producer of home decor items. In the beginning, finding a market to... read more