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4.3" W x 16.5" H x 1.2" D

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Weight:  1.2 lbs

 

Sese wood, copper and brass

Ships from NOVICA Office in Ghana.




Akan mask, 'Bless Hard Work'

This extraordinary mask personifies the spiritual essence of the Akan people of Ghana. Daniel Nyadedzor carves by hand the sese wood mask that is locally known as Nhyira, (blessing). "People usually keep a Nhyra mask at home as a reminder that God blesses those who work hard," explains Nyadedzor. The master carver adorns this singular mask with copper wire and embossed brass featuring a sleek gecko.
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Daniel Nyadedzor

Daniel Nyadedzor

"We proudly exhibit our carvings in Ghana. Our customers especially love our antique finishing, and their kind remarks and comments spur us on to do better."
Daniel Nyadedzor has been featured in the San Antonio Express News.

"I was born in May, 1972 in the eastern region of Ghana. In 1996, after finishing school and a year's national service, I decided to help my brother who was a carver and had his own shop. I did all his paperwork.

"Initially, the work done did not measure up to internationally accepted standards. Quality control was poor. However, after working with him for a few months I realized the need to incorporate ...

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Dear Daniel, is their a story behind the mask that i orderd, i was thrilled to recieve it! The beauty of it!!!!!! can i get somthing on the mask, that tells about the meaning of it? I cant read african! ...

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