This elegant mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu is colorful and beautiful. Adorned with gleaming brass and intricately embossed aluminum, it depicts a beloved daughter. Recycled glass beads in red, yellow, green and blue give the mask a festive air. These are used by the Akyems in Eastern Ghana during the celebration of puberty rites when girls take the step into womanhood, the artisan explains. He names this exquisite piece Nsesaie – an Akan word meaning Changes or A change is taking place.

Product Features:

• Dimension:9.75" H x 9.75" W x 3.2" D
• Weight:1.5 lbs
• Colors: Red, yellow, green and blue
• Materials: African rubberwood, brass, aluminum, recycled glass beads
• Intended as wall decor
• Made in Ghana

Story Behind the Art:

I always knew I wanted to paint, but wasn't sure I could make a living out of it, so I looked into other fields too, recalls Abdul Aziz Mohamadu of Ghana. I observed master carver Musa at his workshop for a period of time, then I picked up a log of wood and started carving out a mask as I had observed him doing. This surprised Musa and he was willing to help me perfect the skill. I developed a love for this new art, and that's how I eventually became a master carver too.
 

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