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6.9" W x 18.7" H x 2.4" D

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Weight:  1.8 lbs

 

Sese wood

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Wood mask, 'Ancient Man'

Eric Darko carves a faithful sese wood replica of the tete ni mask of the Akan people. Meaning "ancient man," it is worn during special celebrations as a reminder of their forefathers, who remain with them in spirit.
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Eric Darko

Eric Darko

Darko's inspiration comes naturally....
Born on April 4, 1978 in the eastern Region of Ghana, Eric Darko graduated from the secondary technical school in 1999. During school vacations, he frequently visited his brother, for whom he ran errands. Darko took the opportunity to study carving from his brother, learning from his talents.

Right after school he went straight into traditional woodcarving. Initially, business was slow, hindered both by the lack of financial resources and inability to procure quality materials. With help from his family, especially his brother, Darko's enterprise has since been growing tremendously.

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