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Decorative Sese Wood Hand Carved African Mask for the Wall, "Bobo Faces"

Name: Decorative Sese Wood Hand Carved African Mask for the Wall, 'Bobo Faces'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 282941
Price: 119.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.91 (33 reviews)

Product ID: 282941

by Ernestina Oppong Asante (33)

This elongated African mask with two faces is hand-carved from sese wood by Ernestina Oppong Asante. Although wood carving is traditionally the domain... more

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This elongated African mask with two faces is hand-carved from sese wood by Ernestina Oppong Asante. Although wood carving is traditionally the domain of men, this talented Ghanaian artisan has established herself as a carver on the strength of her own craftsmanship. This design is an original creation based on the art of the Bobo people.

Among the Bobo people of Burkina Faso and Mali, masks are used in rituals to help connect humans with nature and the gods. In ceremonies, the mask wearers lose their individual identities and become part of the divinity believed to be held within the masks.

0.79 kgs
1.7 lbs

57.5 cm H x 16 cm W x 8 cm D
22.75" H x 6.25" W x 3.1" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood
Intended as wall decor
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 282941

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Ernestina Oppong Asante

West Africa

African drums and wood carvings

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Toni

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Aug 17, 2022

“Wall Decor”

I love this picture. It looks beautiful in my frame.

Wall decor

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Rich from Delaware

From Delaware, USA

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Jul 27, 2022

“Beautiful Art”

Carefully executed. Brilliant colors. A great gift

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Linda

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Jul 07, 2022

“Ghana Musician”

Beautiful unique piece. Very happy w/it

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Enabling Education

Ernestina supports and provides for her grandchildren's education.

Microcredit Financing

Ernestina Oppong Asante has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1600 and the most recent for $800. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood and paints, as well as leather for the drums.

Preserving Traditions

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

Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

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Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

Meet the Artist

Ernestina Oppong Asante African drums and wood carvings

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"Though carving has long been regarded as the preserve of men, I'm glad that I have been able not only to infiltrate but to also make an impact on the trade."

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