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Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Flamingo Birds, "Yayra"

Product ID: 239805

Flamingos adorn the forehead of this impressive mask designed by Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour. The sese wood hand-carved mask is ornately adorned with... more

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Flamingos adorn the forehead of this impressive mask designed by Ghana's Rita Addo Zakour. The sese wood hand-carved mask is ornately adorned with painted details and embossed aluminum. Zakour calls this mask "Yayra," meaning "Blessings" in the Ewe dialect of Ghana.

  • 0.65 kgs
  • 1.4 lbs
  • 57 cm H x 14 cm W x 7.5 cm D
  • 22.5" H x 5.5" W x 3" D

  • Sese wood and aluminum
  • Eco-Friendly: carved from natural and sustainable wood
  • Wood grain and colour can vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 239805
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Rita Addo Zakour
Rita Addo Zakour

West Africa

Wood carvings and beaded jewelry

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Dec 13, 2022

So beautiful”

I am so pleased with the mask and pleasantly surprised at all the colours I couldnt see in the pictures here. Ritas workmanship is exceptional and I am so happy to have two of her pieces. You will not be disappointed. (Yayra on the left, Fafa on the right)

Purchased Item Yayra, Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Flamingo Birds

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Felisha

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Nov 20, 2024

Beautiful craftsmanship”

Beautiful mask, craftsmanship is excellent

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Oct 03, 2024

Favorite bracelet”

Very pretty

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Rita has three children. Two of them are currently in the university and one studies in a vocational school.

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Microcredit Financing

Rita Addo Zakour has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $2050. Proceeds were used to purchase raw materials such as wood and paints.

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