Artisan Crafted Metallic Wood Mask on Stand 'Communion' Item ID: 2671806781

Name: Artisan Crafted Metallic Wood Mask on Stand 'Communion'
Brand: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
SKU: 2671806781
Price: 89.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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"With its demure gaze and beautiful ornamentation, this mask comes from northern Ghana. Such masks are representative of the Gonja and Mamprusi people. 'Most of their farmers and hunters send part of their first harvest to the chief's palace to be shared with the less fortunate in the community. In return, the chief presents this mask to each person as a sign of recognition and statesmanship,' says Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo. 'This piece encourages sharing and giving.' Her design is carved from African sese wood and displayed on an iron stand."

Item detail

3.62 lb
15 inches H x 6.8 inches W x 2.4 inches D
1.30 lbs
15 inches H x 6.8 inches W x 2.4 inches D
Sese wood
aluminum
iron stand
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Display stand included

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Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

1 Review

"My ability to work with masks is inborn, and my greatest inspiration is to preserve our rich cultural heritage.

"I'm Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo, born in Accra on September 12, 1965. I have two sisters and a brother.

"My masks are unique because I use my knowledge in design with each one. Initially, I wasn't using lots of different materials, but now I use recycled glass and glass beads, aluminum, brass and more.

"I sit and draw the mask creatively, and come up with the colors that will make it stand out. I'm also good at observing nature and this comes to bear when I have to sit and come up with designs after the mask has been carved.

"Although my masks have cultural references, I try to enhance the looks. In Ghana, mask are seen to have spiritual beliefs attached to them, so most people wouldn't like to even hold them. But with the new coloring and designs, people are now comfortable with masks and are ready to learn more about the history associated with them."

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1 Review for

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

November 29, 2017

E Eugen

Very beautiful details. An interesting object.

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Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

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"My ability to work with masks is inborn, and my greatest inspiration is to preserve our rich cultural heritage.

"I'm Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo, born in Accra on September 12, 1965. I have two sisters and a brother.

"My masks are unique because I use my knowledge in design with each one. Initially, I wasn't using lots of different materials, but now I use recycled glass and glass beads, aluminum, brass and more.

"I sit and draw the mask creatively, and come up with the colors that will make it stand out. I'm also good at observing nature and this comes to bear when I have to sit and come up with designs after the mask has been carved.

"Although my masks have cultural references, I try to enhance the looks. In Ghana, mask are seen to have spiritual beliefs attached to them, so most people wouldn't like to even hold them. But with the new coloring and designs, people are now comfortable with masks and are ready to learn more about the history associated with them."

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