Named Ohene, which is the Akan word for "King," this mask is offered by Akoma of West Africa. Ghanaian artisans carve this circular mask from sese wood, depicting a face with squinted eyes and starry patterns around the exterior. Colorful beads of recycled plastic are carefully added by hand above the eyes, while pieces of intricately embossed aluminum accentuate the cheeks.
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I recently purchased the ‘Akoma Geometry scarf- it is exquisitely hand woven by the hands of a true artist. One can tell that so much of who she is was delicately ‘threaded in each stitch. Stunningly beautiful work!
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I would like to thank Akoma of West Africa for this extremely exquiste Afircan mask. It is adds beauty and enhances my African mask collection!
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A nice classic basket
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