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Product ID: 122203

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7.9" W x 14.0" H x 3.9" D

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Weight:  2.1 lbs

 

Sese wood, brass, cotton and glass beads

Ships from NOVICA Office in Ghana.




Congolese mask, 'Thank You Nature'

The Beyembe people of Congo show their appreciation for nature's gifts with this colorful mask. They wear it at their annual festival to thank Mother Nature for the air they breathe and the water they drink, as well as for the food, trees, sun, moon and stars. Juliana Akandas carves the mask from sese wood and paints it by hand in rich red and green hues. The mask is adorned with embossed brass plates, beads and cotton.
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Juliana Akandas

Juliana Akandas

"My favorite piece is the Akuabaa doll. It is believed that, when given this doll, any woman who cannot have babies is likely to get pregnant."
"I was born April 13, 1969; I am happily married, with three children. After secondary school, I became interested in Ghanaian carvings when I worked as a secretary. I got to know almost every carver in the country. Due to the nature of my job, I visited their various workshops and showrooms and had the opportunity to observe and study various pieces, the methods and finish, as well as their meanings.

"For example, my favorite piece is the Akuabaa doll because of its meaning and ...

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