Blue and Brown African Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana 'Kabuame Face' Item ID: 2671805744

Name: Blue and Brown African Wood and Aluminum Mask from Ghana 'Kabuame Face'
Brand: Raphat Asigbey
SKU: 2671805744
Price: 99.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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About this item

"Ghana's Raphat Asigbey designs this African mask as a reminder not to be bothered by negative people. Hand-carved from sese wood, this mask depicts a face with a prominent brow line. The nose, eyebrows, mouth, ears, and hair are all given a brown finish, while the rest of the face is covered in blue aluminum that is embossed with intricate designs. This mask is named Kabuame, which means 'Don't mind them' in the Ga language."

Item detail

5.34 lb
19 inches H x 6 inches W x 3.7 inches D
2.92 lbs
19 inches H x 6 inches W x 3.7 inches D
Sese wood
aluminum
Hand-crafted item -- color
size and/or motif may vary slightly
Intended as wall decor

Made in Ghana

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About the maker

Raphat Asigbey

"I was taught by Daniel Quarcoo, a Novica-featured artisan. Starting out on my own was very difficult when I didn't have enough money to complete orders. I went through a hard time when I didn't receive enough work to support my family. I then worked for an exporter for a while, and later began participating in exhibitions.

"To master this art, I practiced crafting more unique designs.

"My favorite pieces are the Ashanti stools, or throne ottomans, which I craft with my own designs. My assistants now help me sand down the carvings and help with the finishing. I find it most challenging when depicting animals. My creative inspiration comes from dreams and the Bible.

"I hope to one day become a recognized artist worldwide and be able to help the poor in my community."

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Meet the maker

Raphat Asigbey hand-carved African masks, sculptures and decor accents

"My name is Raphat Asigbey and I am a woodcarver. I was born in the Volta region of Ghana in 1981. My friends describe me as respectful, calm and hardworking. I became interested in this craft when I completed high school and was unable to further my education.

"I was taught by Daniel Quarcoo, a Novica-featured artisan. Starting out on my own was very difficult when I didn't have enough money to complete orders. I went through a hard time when I didn't receive enough work to support my family. I then worked for an exporter for a while, and later began participating in exhibitions.

"To master this art, I practiced crafting more unique designs.

"My favorite pieces are the Ashanti stools, or throne ottomans, which I craft with my own designs. My assistants now help me sand down the carvings and help with the finishing. I find it most challenging when depicting animals. My creative inspiration comes from dreams and the Bible.

"I hope to one day become a recognized artist worldwide and be able to help the poor in my community."

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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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Raphat Asigbey has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $150 and the most recent for $400.