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Akan mask, 'Good Service'»rank:from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. 'According to Akan traditions, the 0sompa mask is usually given to a woman as recognition for her diligent work,' explains master carver Daniel Nyadedzor. '0sompa means 'good service' in Akan dialect, and it is given with some money too, when the woman leaves to ...
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Akan mask, 'Guardian Fish'»rank:from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. The sinuous silhouette of a fish narrows to form the stern face of a protective guardian. Richly embellished with ornate brass repousse, this mask is representative of the Akan tribe of Ghana. lt is beautifully crafted by Nana Adu Amankwapam l. Artisan lnfo: ln ...
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Akan mask, 'Humbleness'»rank: 600238from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. A sense of shyness and discretion exudes from this hand-carved sese wood mask by Daniel Sackey. lntended for entertainment during ceremonies, the mask reminds of the importance of being humble. The Akan people of Ghana call this mask Ahobrasee. Artisan lnfo: 'l am Daniel ...
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Akan mask, 'Silence is Golden'»rank: 783651from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Nana Adu Amankwapam carves this beautiful mask to illustrate the virtue of silence. An eloquent role model, the personage with closed eyes seems to make a noncommittal remark. Used during the Akan initiation rites for adolescent girls, it emphasizes the importance of controlling one's ...
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Akan wood mask, 'Akuapem Warrior'»rank: 783651from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Fearsome and somber, this personage strikes terror in potential enemies. Beadwork centers this elegant mask by Nana Adu Amankwapam. He sculpts an image from the Akuapem tribe of southern Ghana, one of the many linguistically related people known as Akan. Such masks were once ...
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Akan wood mask, 'Doing Good'»rank: 783651from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Among the Akan people of Ghana, when a person in the community shows kindness to the poor and needy he or she may be rewarded with this piece. Daniel Nyadedzor carves the beautiful mask from African sese wood. Adorned with brass and delicately painted ...
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Akan wood mask, 'Good Omen'»rank: 783651from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. The Adipa mask is crowned with an elegant headdress featuring ornate brass plates. The face expresses gentle benevolence, for Adipa means 'Good 0men' to the Akan people of Ghana. The priest wears the mask during special ceremonies, when the community comes together to ask ...
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Akan wood mask, 'Goodness'»rank: 783651from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Named Adepa (Good) in the Akan language, this mask depicts a good person who shows kindness to others. Daniel Nyadedzor carves the piece from a long half cylinder of native sese wood. Embossed brass applied to the cheeks represents decorative scarification. Artisan lnfo: Daniel ...
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Akan wood mask, 'Great Knowledge'»rank: 783651from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Beautiful in its symmetry, this mask reveals geometric motifs carved into its smooth surface. Named Nimdee (knowledge), it comes from Ghana's Akan tribe. Such masks this one by Walter Kuma are given to highly educated people. Artisan lnfo: 'My name is Walter Kuma, and ...
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Akan wood mask, 'I Appreciate You'»rank: 755281from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. The Akan people of Ghana are very much aware of woman's vital role in society. This beautiful mask by Daniel Nyadedzor exemplifies those given to wives by their grateful husbands. ln essence, it says 'l appreciate you.' Artisan lnfo: Daniel Nyadedzor has been featured ...
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