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Eyes open in surprise and the mouth forms the word, "Oh!," as the mysteries of adulthood are manifest to initiates. Deftly carving seasoned sese wood, Nana Adu Amankwapam I shapes a mask from the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire. It is used during their initiation rite for boys who have reached puberty.
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I have many beautiful masks and treasure them all
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Wonderful small mask.
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Nice, well-crafted mask with simple, clean lines/design for our entryway.
You can find our dan wood mask 'Boy's Initiation' by Nana Adu Amankwapam I in masks categories such as Wood Masks. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Microcredit Financing
Nana Adu Amankwapam I has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $800 and the most recent for $200.
On December 15, 1991 after the necessary rites had been performed by the elders, Tetebo was seated as the Tufohene with the royal name of Nana Adu Amankwapam I.