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Hand Carved Wood and Raffia African Mask from Ghana, "Sweet Agbevivi"

Product ID: 282559

Exercising his natural ability for handcrafts, Ghanaian artisan Ralph Kwasi Agudze carves this African mask by hand from local sese wood, accenting... more

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Exercising his natural ability for handcrafts, Ghanaian artisan Ralph Kwasi Agudze carves this African mask by hand from local sese wood, accenting the face with a beard of raffia fibers. He finishes the mask by sanding it and rubbing it with clay to give it a rustic finish, naming it Agbevivi, a Ewe word meaning "life is sweet."

  • 1.23 kgs
  • 2.7 lbs
  • 48.5 cm H x 20 cm W x 7.5 cm D
  • 19" H x 7.75" W x 3" D

  • Sese wood, raffia
  • 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 Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 282559
Ralph Kwasi Agudze
Ralph Kwasi Agudze

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Usman Ghani

From Pakistan

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May 13, 2020

“Crafted Skillfully”

i bought two chairs, although the production was of different years, still the craftsmanship was skillful some color variation though. but, overall the product was neatly crafted, packed and delivered local customs are a big headache though, costing quite a lot

leisure chair easy dismantle portability leisure sitting indoors and occasionally enjoying the sun on terrace This was a gift for Sister Occasion: birthday
Purchased Item African Pride, Artisan Crafted West African Lazy Chair

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Michael

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Jan 01, 2020

“My wife loves her mask”

The craftsmanship of the carver is exquisite and far exceeded my expectations. There is another mask in our future

Purchased Item Boastful Elephant, Black Elephant Mask Hand Carved from Wood

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Anne

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Mar 19, 2019

“Woez(o) to Xorlali. Beautiful djembe drum.”

I purchased this hand-carved djembe drum which is both a work of art and an amazing musical instrument. My daughter lived in Ghana in a village called Xavi for two years. When we visited we were part of a celebration that included drumming and dancing. I am thrilled to have a drum of my own to bring to a local drum circle. The artist said that in making the drum he thought only of making people smile. He has succeeded. I am smiling and hope to share the joy. Thank you.

Purchased Item Xorlali, Wood djembe drum

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Ralph financially supports two of his children who are attending the university.

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Ralph Kwasi Agudze has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $300.

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Ralph Kwasi Agudze

Ralph Kwasi Agudze African masks and drums

"I was so determined to make it, it took me just a few months to learn carving and I discovered a surprising natural ability."

Ralph Kwasi Agudze was born on January 8, 1955 in the Volta region of Ghana. He attended a Roman Catholic primary school and then went on to his... read more

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