Ashanti wood mask 'In Memoriam' Item ID: 2676646517

Name: Ashanti wood mask 'In Memoriam'
Brand: Madam Adwoa and Onyame Akwan Dooso
SKU: 2676646517
Price: 109.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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"The legendary customs and beliefs of the Ashanti people in northern Ghana inspire this remarkable mask. From Madam Adwoa & Onyame Akwan Dooso, the hand-carved wood mask replicates those made long ago in memory of recently deceased loved one."

Item detail

1.52 lbs
19.8 inches H x 6.8 inches W x 2 inches D
Sese wood

Made in Ghana

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Madam Adwoa and Onyame Akwan Dooso

Madam Adwoa became involved in handicrafts through her mother, who sold Adinkra symbols and kente cloths. While helping her mother, she began to offer a small number of woodcarvings, which to her surprise sold very well in the market. This inspired Madam Adwoa to pursue woodcarving as a career. After a period of careful instruction in the creation and finishing of finely sculpted objects, she opened up her own workshop, under the banner, God moves in mysterious ways.

Currently Madam Adwoa heads a team of fifteen artisans in her workshop. As a highly evolved and dedicated creator, she demands only the best from her staff.

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Meet the maker

Madam Adwoa and Onyame Akwan Dooso African masks, wood carvings and kente cloth

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The traditional arts are a vibrant aspect of everyday life in West Africa. From richly intricate handwoven kente cloth fabrics, to intricately colorful beaded arts, ceremonial masks, and exquisite jewelry, to traditional throne-stools hand-carved for customers by the Ashanti king's actual chief carver, artisans proudly offer their region's finest handmade works of art.

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

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This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.

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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

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

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

Maker BadgeMicrocredit Financing

Madam Adwoa and Onyame Akwan Dooso has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2000 and the most recent for $250. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, polish, sandpaper and wood stain for production.