Ghanaian Artisan Carved Sese Wood Mask with Textured Finish 'Wonderfall' Item ID: 2671803609

Name: Ghanaian Artisan Carved Sese Wood Mask with Textured Finish 'Wonderfall'
Brand: Akoma of West Africa
SKU: 2671803609
Price: 107.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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"The artisans of Akoma collaborate to promote a positive self-image for their peers across the continent, seeking to build unity and harmony in Africa. Visualizing this passion, the artisans carve this mask from a sole piece of sese wood, affixing a textured aluminum plate during the process, before finally sanding and varnishing by hand. Each of the three downward-facing triangles aligns to symbolize the stream of wonder that stimulates action."

Item detail

6.14 lb
20.5 inches H x 7.8 inches W x 3.1 inches D
1.77 lbs
20.5 inches H x 7.8 inches W x 3.1 inches D
Sese wood
aluminum
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

Akoma of West Africa

The quest to promote unity in the African continent is what led us to come together. We all have different cultural backgrounds and experiences.

What links us is that we all grew up in communities where carving was and is a major profession. Our parents happen to be carvers as well, which gave us firsthand training in this profession. Through observation and constant practice in assisting our parents, we developed the desire for this work.

We also accompanied our parents to organized exhibitions and it was at such shows that members of this group met and became friends. Later on in life, we agreed to join our forces together and create art works that will project the image of West Africa to the whole world.

The mind can change on a particular subject but, when the heart decides on that same subject, it is established.

Our hearts have decided to follow this course and our desire is to make an impact.

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Meet the maker

Akoma of West Africa

We are Akoma of West Africa. Akoma means 'heart' in the Akan language and is symbolized by a heart in the Adinkra symbols of our rich heritage. As our name suggests, we are a group of carvers who have teamed up to showcase Africa's rich culture through our works.

The quest to promote unity in the African continent is what led us to come together. We all have different cultural backgrounds and experiences.

What links us is that we all grew up in communities where carving was and is a major profession. Our parents happen to be carvers as well, which gave us firsthand training in this profession. Through observation and constant practice in assisting our parents, we developed the desire for this work.

We also accompanied our parents to organized exhibitions and it was at such shows that members of this group met and became friends. Later on in life, we agreed to join our forces together and create art works that will project the image of West Africa to the whole world.

The mind can change on a particular subject but, when the heart decides on that same subject, it is established.

Our hearts have decided to follow this course and our desire is to make an impact.

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