Seemingly caught in a song or a speech, this stunning "Ebore Nesa" mask is an original design by Sefah Annwhar. Meaning "God's gift" in the Gonja language (Ghana), the sese wood mask is carved by hand and painted violet, yellow, and black. Annwhar further decorates this mask with embossed aluminum to create the illusion of tribal markings.

Product Features: 

• Dimension: 19.75" H x 6.75" W x 3.9" D
• Weight: 1.89
• Color: Black
• Material: Sese wood and aluminum
• Made in Ghana

Story Behind the art:
I became interested in art at a tender age. I used to play with scraps of wood in my father's workshop when I was a child. I learned how to carve during junior high school. During weekends and vacations, my father showed me the basics. I was so excited to learn and this helped to improve my skills quickly. I realized that carving gave me the opportunity to be creative and I loved it. I can create anything I dream up and this feeds my creativity. I don't teach any students yet, but hope to pass on my knowledge of carving.

I stay up late with my dad when he receives a lot of orders. It gives me the chance to practice my craft, allowing my hands to give shape to what I've been taught earlier in the day. This is how I mastered my craft. At first, it was confusing and challenging but, the more I practice, the easier it becomes.

"I get my inspiration from my father and from nature. I use sese wood, aluminum, brass and clay. These materials are easy to obtain from the market.

My dream is to train people carving and designing. I also want to feed the poor.

The handmade touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

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