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• Wood Mask, 'african Sun  ^new
  

  PRICE: 68.95

  Royal artist Nana Frimpong hand-carves this impressive mask in the tradition of Ahwaa, a suburb of Kumasi. Red triangular motifs provide rays of light befitting the image implied by the title, for Ewea So is an Akan expression meaning "the sun is huge." His complacent yet cherubic smile adds to the warmth of this mask and makes for a welcome addition to a refined setting. Frimpong allows for the sese wood to dry under natural conditions, as this will ensure an easier waxing. Using traditional, handmade tools, Frimpong proceeds to carve the desired image and adorns it with traditional patterns before applying colored mansion polish. The resulting piece is one of fine esthetic value steeped in cultural tradition.
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• Wood Mask, 'ashanti Spirit  ^new
  

  PRICE: 68.95

  This mask, made of naturally colored sese wood, is from Ahwiaa in the Ashanti kingdom and represents the proud spirit of the Ahwiaa wood-carving society. Depicting a strongly stylized human face, the beautiful finish and stylized markings make this an original and culturally significant addition to any interior space. Naturally dried and wax finsihed. The finer details of each individually hand-crafted mask may vary, but the basic features remain consistent.
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• Wood Mask, 'chief Advisor  ^new
  

  PRICE: 37.95

  Elongated lines and smooth, stylized features evoke the self-assuredness of a leader. Nana Adu Amankwapam I presents an exquisite mask he names Tufohene. Tufohene is a name given by the Akans to a person who counsels the chief. Sculpted by hand of sese wood, this piece features applications of beads and embossed brass. It is finished with mansion polish.
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• Wood Mask, 'dawn  ^new
  

  PRICE: 38.95

  With furrowed brow and watchful eyes, this mask by Nana Adu Amankwapam portrays a Fanti god. Plates of embossed brass add intricate texture to the smooth expanse of sese wood. Worshipped at dawn, this deity protects believers who venture forth in the dim morning light.
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• Wood Mask, 'elephant  ^new
  

  PRICE: 77.95

  This finely carved and beautifully polished sese wood mask shows the talent of Nana Frimpong, chief carver to the king of the Ashanti. The elephant mask is an ancient symbol that is used in Ashanti ceremonies, representing a connection with tribal history and ancestry. In the highly stratified Ashanti kingdom, the elephant stands primarily as a symbol of the metaphysical world, emphasizing the imperfection and relative insignificance of human existence.
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• Wood Mask, 'my Sister  ^new
  

  PRICE: 38.95

  With clear brow and long, straight nose, a young woman represents a standard of youthful beauty. Her eyes are wide, her lips full and she piles long tresses atop her head. This beautiful mask by Nana Adu Amankwapam I is named Me Nua, which means "my brother/sister" in the Akan language. The beautiful piece is carved by hand of sese wood and finished with mansion polish; elegant brass inlays adorn the forehead and cheeks.
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• Wood Mask, 'odo Bird  ^new
  

  PRICE: 67.95

  The animal or bird displayed on this type of traditional West African mask may vary according to the tribe or the occasion for use. Featuring a bird centered on the top of its head, masks such as this are worn while dancing at festivals. Odo simply means love, and it is with love that Ernestina Oppong Asante deftly sculpts intricate figures of rich sese wood in her Ghana workshop. Heart-shaped and graceful, this mask's serene features and demure smile make it the perfect gift for someone special.
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• Wood Mask, 'one Who Helps  ^new
  

  PRICE: 59.95

  With a self effacing expression, this personage seeks to serve others, not himself. The elegant features are topped with a tall hat in the style of West Africa. Nana Frimpong sculpts the mask to illustrate a proverb among the Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast. Boafo ye na means "people who give help are scarce to be found," thus he names this sese wood mask "Boafo," or "helper.
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• Wood Mask, 'owo Snake  ^new
  

  PRICE: 92.95

  A magnificent wooden Owo mask evoking the glory of West African culture, hand-crafted by master artisan Daniel Nyadedzor. "Owo," pronounced "owwor" in the local dialect, means snake. A mystical mask, it has two intertwined snakes reclining on the crest, complimented by a striking human visage on the forehead. Another interesting feature is the smoking pipe in his open mouth. Metal plates embossed with beautiful African symbols adorn the forehead and nose. Sese, a local wood from Eastern Ghana, is patiently hand-carved and sanded to achieve the desired form. The piece is then delicately painted with black emulsion and coated with potassium. After a careful polishing, red tones are applied to the piece to add a rustic look. This historical work makes a wonderful addition to any collection.
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• Wood Mask, 'patience  ^new
  

  PRICE: 29.95

  From Madam Adwoa and Onyame Akwan Dooso comes this extraordinary mask, elegantly adorned with embossed brass plates. An expressive replica of Akan origin, this mask is found in homes as a reminder to take one's time and be patient in life, towo boa se in the Akan dialect.
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• Wood Mask, 'serene Protection  ^new
  

  PRICE: 38.95

  Daniel Nyadedzor finds inspiration in the customs and beliefs of the Akan people, replicating this sese wood mask. Known as Nyame Ye, the mask represents God and can be found protecting many homes throughout Ghana. Nyadedzor carves the mask of sese wood and adorns it with embossed brass plates.
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• Wood Mask, 'success  ^new
  

  PRICE: 67.95

  A rounded shape dramatically projects the visage of an gallant character on this sese wood mask by master woodworker Daniel Nyadedzor. Named Nkunim II, meaning "to succeed"; this mask provides an atmosphere of success wherever it is placed. Captivating traditional African patterns are embossed onto the metal plates gracing the nose and eye area, adding an haunting accent. Sese, a wood common to West Africa, is patiently hand-carved and sanded to achieve the desired form. The piece is then carefully painted with black and red emulsion and coated with potassium. After a careful polishing, an additional tint is applied to the piece, adding an antique look.
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• Wood Mask, 'success  ^new
  

  PRICE: 37.95

  Daniel Nyadedzor finds inspiration in the customs and beliefs of the Akan people as he replicates this sese wood mask. Known as Nkunim, the mask is believed to bring success and can be found adorning many homes throughout Ghana. Nyadedzor carves the mask of sese wood and adorns it with embossed brass plates.
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• Wood Mask, 'world With Trouble  ^new
  

  PRICE: 109.95

  Nana Frimpong carves an original, expressive sese wood mask as rich in artistry as it is in symbolic meaning. The mask's rounded shape represents the world, and the man on the forehead represents humanity. Sitting with his hands on his head, the man is trying to figure out a solution to today's stressful way of life. Frimpong calls this piece Wiese Ni Emu Sem, which in the Akan language means "World with Trouble.
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• Wood Masks, 'ancestral' (pair)  ^new
  

  PRICE: 88.95

  This pair of Ashanti Sese wood masks, traditionally used in ancestral rites, depicts two striking male and female visages. The masks can either serve as an abode for the spirit of the deceased or as memorials to those who have passed on. In many present-day Ashanti homes, traditional masks no longer retain their religious significance. Elsewhere, ritual offerings and petitions are made to both types of carving in the belief that the spirit of the dead will come to the aid of the living. The carved figures are not worshiped in either case; they merely act as intermediaries through which the spirits of the ancestors are contacted in the Ashanti kingdom. The works are carved from sese wood, coated with a dark tan polish, and given a coat of wax for protection.
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• Wood Statuette, 'a Special Woman  ^new
  

  PRICE: 38.95

  Sculpted from sese wood and adorned with intricate tribal motifs, this lovely doll is named Medimu. In Ghana's Akan language, the word means "I am special." Daniel Nyadedzor presents an image given to a woman by her husband or parents during festivals to express their appreciation.
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• Wood Wall Adornment, 'chief Trumpeter  ^new
  

  PRICE: 37.95

  With eyes closed, a musician sways to the sound of his music. Daniel Nyadedzor depicts the village's chief trumpeter blowing a hot, sweet tune. He names the hand-carved wall adornment Abenhyefo, meaning "Trumpeter" in the language of Ghana's Akan people.
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• Wood Wall Adornment, 'going For Water  ^new
  

  PRICE: 52.95

  Kneeling by the riverside, a woman prepares to fill a jar with water. She pauses momentarily beneath a shade tree in this elegant relief carving by George Nyampong. A common sight throughout West Africa, women seek far and wide to obtain a clean source of the vital, life-sustaining liquid.
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