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Hand-Carved African Wood Bust Mask from Ghana, "African Bust"

Name: Hand-Carved African Wood Bust Mask from Ghana, 'African Bust'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 371690
Price: 97.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (5 reviews)

Product ID: 371690

by Frank Odei Amoani (5)

Depicting the bust of an African man, this mask is designed and crafted by Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani. He works with a single piece of sese... more

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Depicting the bust of an African man, this mask is designed and crafted by Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani. He works with a single piece of sese wood, carving this mask entirely by hand. A clay rub gives this wonderful mask a rustic finish.

1.45 kgs
3.2 lbs

49 cm H x 15 cm W x 7 cm D
19.25" H x 6" W x 2.8" D

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Sese wood
Intended as wall decor
Features a rustic, rugged finish
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 371690

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Frank Odei Amoani

West Africa

Wood carvings and masks

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Vanessa

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Jan 02, 2023

“Great Centerpiece for my collection”

This is a wonderfully crafted mask that made an excellent centerpiece to my existing mask collection. Its beautiful and strikingly bold. I love purchasing masks from Novica. I have obtained all of my mask from Novica because they have an excellent variety of artist and large selection.

Wall decor Centerpiece This was a gift for Husband Occasion: Christmas This was a gift for Husband Occasion: Christmas

Purchased Item Power of Truth, Handmade Painted Black Sese Wood Mask from Ghana

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dix

From Phoenix

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Jan 14, 2021

“Exquisite Piece”

The piece is stunning from a distance when hung on a wall. The piece hangs in my mothers home and continually receives compliments. Well done to the artist!

Wall hanging

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Lisa

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Aug 17, 2019

“Excellent mask”

Quality mask. Very nicely made and has very detailed features

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Meet the Artist

Frank Odei Amoani Wood carvings and masks

"I used to wonder how wood could be carved into such interesting shapes... While growing up, I worked at a printing press but, in my heart, I knew I had to follow my passion for carving."

"I was born in Asamankese in Eastern Ghana and I'm a wood carver. I am friendly, a philanthropist and I work hard. "I became interested in... read more