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Unique African Wood Mask, "Marry Me"

Name: Unique African Wood Mask, 'Marry Me'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 193128
Price: 86.02 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.87 (30 reviews)

Product ID: 193128

by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo (30)

Ornate repoussé covers the forehead and smooth cheeks of an adolescent girl, beautifully depicted in a sese wood mask. Perched on the head, a bird... more

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Ornate repoussé covers the forehead and smooth cheeks of an adolescent girl, beautifully depicted in a sese wood mask. Perched on the head, a bird reaches a slender beak to caress the girl's nose. Designed by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo, it is named Onuma, Akan for "Bird." A gift presented to Akan women in eastern Ghana during a girl's puberty rites, it affirms the suitor's commitment during courtship. "Apart from its decorative purposes, this piece gives the possessor an assurance of a blissful courtship leading to marriage," the artisan affirms.

0.67 kgs
1.5 lbs

43 cm H x 14 cm W x 7 cm D
17" H x 5.5" W x 2.8" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood and brass
Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 193128

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Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

West Africa

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Denise

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Aug 15, 2021

“Just what I wanted”

My daughter bought this for me for my birthday. It looks just like the picture.

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Daniel

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Jun 16, 2016

“Excellent piece”

I bought this together with another African mask. They hang on either side of the fireplace in our house. They are both very distinctive and make excellent decorative pieces and also have that feel of handmade items. A lot of guests to our house comment on them.

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Ingebjørg

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Aug 27, 2024

“Evocative artwork in beautiful colors”

This gorgeous hand-carved piece is a real showstopper in my guest room! The colors are so tastefully chosen and really bring to mind some amazing nature experiences.

Purchased Item Natural Unity, Hand-Carved Sese Wood Wall Art Featuring Wildlife from Ghana

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Microcredit Financing

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $900 and the most recent for $1000. Proceeds were used to invest in a purchase of wood, metal plates and paints to increase production.

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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This artist supports children under the age of 18.

Meet the Artist

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo African masks

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"My masks are unique because I use my knowledge in design with each one."

"My ability to work with masks is inborn, and my greatest inspiration is to preserve our rich cultural heritage. "I'm Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo... read more