New Love Ghanaian Wood Mask from Africa _artisan--novica-artisan-7318 17" Length

17" Length

Presented by Maribel Posso Olivares

before painting and polishing the mask

Meaning 'talking bird' in the Twi dialect of the Akan people

Two birds perch on the saint's shoulders

New Love Ghanaian Wood Mask from Africa _artisan--novica-artisan-7318 17" LengthBy Eric Danquah in Ghana, this beautiful mask represents Odo fofor 'New Love' in the Akan language. He carves the circular piece from seasoned African sese wood, giving the face slightly closed eyes and an open mouth. Elegant motifs in embossed aluminum embellish the mask, which arises from Danquah's own imagination. materials: Sese wood and aluminum 3. 3 in. H x 10. 75 in. Diam.