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Colorful Handcrafted African Mask with Raffia Headdress, "Lady of Africa"

Name: Colorful Handcrafted African Mask with Raffia Headdress, 'Lady of Africa'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 247144
Price: 76.50 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (31 reviews)

Product ID: 247144

by Anna Yawson (31)

Artisan Anna Yawson of Ghana crafts this colorful mask in tribute to beautifully attired African ladies. Carved by hand, the long, slender face is... more

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Artisan Anna Yawson of Ghana crafts this colorful mask in tribute to beautifully attired African ladies. Carved by hand, the long, slender face is crowned by a raffia headdress.

0.28 kgs
0.6 lbs

44 cm H x 30 cm W x 4.5 cm D
17.25" H x 11.75" W x 1.8" D

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Sese wood, raffia
Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Intended as wall decor
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 247144

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Anna Yawson

West Africa

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Judy

From OH

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Oct 29, 2024

“Love these fish ornaments!”

These fish ornaments are so much fun. I havent decided how many I am keeping for myself. I plan to share them with the store associates where I buy my freshwater fish for my aquariums. These are prefect! I know they will love them.

Purchased Item Little Vibrant Fish, Set of 4 Hand-Painted Colorful Sese Wood Fish Ornaments

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Debbie Day

From Sharon, PA, USA

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Oct 11, 2024

“Absolutely love this elephant”

I have many items from many artists on Novica. This artist is another one Im adding to my favorite list. This elephant is very well made, I just love it

To look at cause it's absolutely beautiful

Purchased Item Culture Elephant II, Hand-Painted Iris and Black Elephant Sese Wood Figurine

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Robin

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Oct 04, 2024

“Green Ga Fish”

The hand carved Green Ga Fish and Yellow Ga Fish provide atmosphere and elegance to the garden room in my nineteenth century row house in Baltimore. Bravo!

Purchased Item Green Ga Fish, Hand Carved Fish Theme Decorative Wood Box from Ghana

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Confronting Adversity

Anna's husband suffered from a stroke five years ago. They currently live is different cities but she travels to see him every week while taking care of her two biological children and three adopted children. Her income from NOVICA helps her pay for his medical care and to support her children.

Microcredit Financing

Anna Yawson has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $600. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, aluminum plate, and polish for production.

Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Caring for Children

Anna cares for five children, including her two biological children and three that she adopted.

Enabling Education

Anna supports the education of two children in elementary school and one in high school.

Meet the Artist

Anna Yawson Wood carvings

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"One thing I have come to love about carving is that there is no waste of wood. Every small piece of wood can be used to create small creatures."

"The skill to design is inborn. I can create sketches of styles for fabric before sending them to the seamstress and I'm also particular about... read more