Decorative Hand Carved Wood African Wall Mask from Ghana 'Dan Masquerade' Item ID: 2671803573

Name: Decorative Hand Carved Wood African Wall Mask from Ghana 'Dan Masquerade'
Brand: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
SKU: 2671803573
Price: 139.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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"Ghanaian artist Emmanuel Austin Ankude hand-carves this striking mask from sese wood, using a chisel to etch the intricate details. This mask, finished with local clay to give it an antique finish, is a replica of a mask created by the Dan people from Liberia, who refer to the mask as gle or ge, terms that refer both to the physical mask and the individual spirits the mask is believed to embody during masquerade performances. As a wall hanging or decorative piece, this mask is sure to add a regal touch to any room."

Item detail

6.79 lb
11.5 inches H x 6.8 inches W x 7 inches D
2.76 lbs
11.5 inches H x 6.8 inches W x 7 inches D
Sese wood
clay
Features a rustic
rugged finish
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

Emmanuel Austin Ankude

I am a wood-carver from Northern Ghana, a hardworking, honest and punctual person. My name is Emmanuel Austin Ankude and I was born on Christmas Day in 1978.

From childhood on, I have had a natural proclivity for artwork and it was a hobby until I became an artisan myself. During the early stage of my craft, mobilizing funds on my own to purchase my first work tools was difficult. But starting own my own gave me a feeling of fulfillment. I feel proud and to be self-reliant.

I was greatly attracted to woodworking. I never learned this craft formally or undertook any apprenticeship to learn or master it. It is a God given talent I was blessed with. I find joy and fulfillment in using the gifts of nature to create works of art. I also find my inspirations in God almighty, in nature and in my loving family. I design and craft masks and sculptures in a single process.

My dream is to achieve the highest level possible in my craft. I hope to give my children the best in education and establish a life-long legacy to be enjoyed by descendants.

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Emmanuel Austin Ankude African masks and wood carvings

I am a wood-carver from Northern Ghana, a hardworking, honest and punctual person. My name is Emmanuel Austin Ankude and I was born on Christmas Day in 1978.

From childhood on, I have had a natural proclivity for artwork and it was a hobby until I became an artisan myself. During the early stage of my craft, mobilizing funds on my own to purchase my first work tools was difficult. But starting own my own gave me a feeling of fulfillment. I feel proud and to be self-reliant.

I was greatly attracted to woodworking. I never learned this craft formally or undertook any apprenticeship to learn or master it. It is a God given talent I was blessed with. I find joy and fulfillment in using the gifts of nature to create works of art. I also find my inspirations in God almighty, in nature and in my loving family. I design and craft masks and sculptures in a single process.

My dream is to achieve the highest level possible in my craft. I hope to give my children the best in education and establish a life-long legacy to be enjoyed by descendants.

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