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Red and Yellow Dagomba Tribe African Mask, "Dagomba Soothsayer"

Name: Red and Yellow Dagomba Tribe African Mask, 'Dagomba Soothsayer'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 221650
Price: 104.47 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.93 (14 reviews)

Product ID: 221650

by Sefah Mohammed: (14)

With solemn dignity, he opens his mouth to speak. A soothsayer, his word carries great weight among the Dagomba people of northern Ghana. "Such... more

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With solemn dignity, he opens his mouth to speak. A soothsayer, his word carries great weight among the Dagomba people of northern Ghana. "Such masks are used by spiritualists to apprehend thieves who break into the homes of others," artisan Sefah Mohammed explains. "If a house is burgled, the people call a spiritualist who, upon wearing this mask, can identify the culprit." He names his design Booka, which means "soothsayer" in the Hausa language.

0.65 kgs
1.4 lbs

45 cm H x 16.5 cm W x 6.5 cm D
17.75" H x 6.5" W x 2.6" D

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Sese wood and aluminum
Features a rustic, rugged finish
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: 221650

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Sefah Mohammed

West Africa

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Antoinette

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Sep 17, 2022

“Such Serenity & Beauty”

Very calming sculpture, reminding me of the royalty, serenity, beauty, confidence and humility of the DNA that flows through my soul.

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Devora

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Mar 13, 2021

“Love my Pick”

Unique!! Fits My personalities Look great in my house Always a conversation piece

Purchased Item Akan Comb, African Comb Mask

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Elizabeth

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Sep 10, 2020

“Great face of calm.”

This is a very soft presence and well sculpted.

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Meet the Artist

Sefah Mohammed Hand-carved African masks

(14)

"There are a lot of factors that motivate me but the significant one was to depict the uniqueness of African history for our younger generations."

Latest Update“I joined Novica 2010. It has been a long journey, and this journey has brought so many changes in my life. “Throughout these years my... read more