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African Tribal Mask (Ghana)

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African Tribal Mask (Ghana)

Overall Rating: Overall Rating 4.2 out of 5
9 of 10 (90%) customers said they would recommend this product to a friend.
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African Tribal Mask (Ghana)

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Aside from their home decor uses, African Masks are also dramatic symbolic expressions of messages and guiding principles, as is this Dagomba Tribal Mask.

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African Tribal Mask (Ghana)


Aside from their home decor uses, African Masks are also dramatic symbolic expressions of messages and guiding principles, as is this Dagomba Tribal Mask.
  • These messages and principles act as a fabric for the peaceful existence of the tribe or the society as a whole
  • Each African Mask piece is designed to accentuate a particular traditional stature and purpose
  • The Dagomba Tribal Mask, for example, symbolizes good luck, it is a spiritual mask
  • The Baule Mask is a symbol of intelligence
  • The Bundu Mask represents courage and protection in time of fear
  • The Bakota Mask has the significance of Kingship, a ceremonial tribal mask representing the longevity and reign of the King
  • Constructed of Sese wood, native to Ghana
  • Mask measures 25 inches high x 8 inches wide
The Story Behind the Product

Akwasi Agyeman was born into a family of 12 children in the small tribal village of Foase in Ghana, West Africa. The family was so poor that Akwasi was limited to only a 7th grade education in order to help his father farm to feed the family. In 7th grade his teacher asked each of them to make something for art class. Akwasi produced a Fertility Doll as his project and amazed the teacher. After ten years and with the help of Fair trade Akwasi is now married with two handsome boys. He employs 15 people and has built a small three bedroom house for his family. Akwasi and his fellow artisans hope you enjoy their work.

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The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.

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Materials: Sese wood
Model No: AC043
Dimensions: 25 in. H x 8 in. W


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Overall Rating: Overall Rating 4 out of 5
mask,  May 30, 2008
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Tippers from  Columbus, OH Read all my reviews  (read all my reviews)
a little difficult to hang as the leather loop provided was awkward, but I've dealt with masks that have had no means with which to hang them at all. The workmanship, looked hurried and "mass" produced. It was apparent that it was made simply to be sold and wasn't imbued with the meaning a tribal mask would normally have if it were "traditional." I'm not sure if I'm getting my point across. The masks that I actually picked up IN Africa when I was there were made as though they were going to be kept and used by the makers if they weren't sold. Each was unique and lovingly made and you could see the care put into those. For the price, this seemed a bit "production line."
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Overall Rating: Overall Rating 5 out of 5
African Ghana Mask,  May 19, 2008
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IzzieB from  Georgia Read all my reviews  (read all my reviews)
I was pleasantly surprised when I received the mask; good quality and workmanship. I cannot wait to get the other three to display in my Dining Room. I have already recommended these items (as well as the website) to friends and family.
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Overall Rating: Overall Rating 4 out of 5
Nice,  May 10, 2008
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naynay85 from  baltimore,md Read all my reviews  (read all my reviews)
I was really very pleased with this purchase. I got the boule mask. It is very well made and the size is substantial. The only thing was that the colors were a little duller than how they appear in the picture. Other than that its a great buy and it looks nice in my home. Overstock is great as usual and the mask was deilvered quicky and very well packaged.
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Overall Rating: Overall Rating 3 out of 5
GOOD PRODUCT,  Mar 23, 2008
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reidei from  elizabethtown, KY Read all my reviews  (read all my reviews)
PRODUCT IS GOOD BUWHEN I ORDER IT I THOUGHT THAT ALL THE MASK DISPLAYED WERE WHAT I WAS GETTING I DID NOT READ ANYWHERE THAT YOU HAD TO CHOOSE ONLY ONE MASK FROM THE GROUP, I WAS MISLEAD OTHER WISE
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Overall Rating: Overall Rating 4 out of 5
Bundu Mask,  Mar 4, 2007
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Harriet1977 from  Spokane, WA Read all my reviews  (read all my reviews)
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I received the Bundu mask today, and overall it's pretty cool. The colors are not as vibrant as they appear in the picture, but it still looks good. There is nothing on the back to hang it with, so you will have to add that yourself.
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