Inspired by the Bambara tribal tradition of mask making, Ghanaian artisan Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng creates a striking sese wood replica mask of a young Bambara man, representing the strength and unity they can bring to society. The mask is detailed with embossed aluminum plating and the head of a tortoise protruding from the top of the mask while the ears take the shape of human faces.
 

Product features:

• Dimension :-18.5" H x 8.25" W x 3.3" D
• Weight :- 2.13 LBS
• Color :-Brown 
• Material :- Sese wood, aluminum plating
• Made in Ghana
   

Story behind the art:

My name is Kwaku Ofosuhene Appenteng. I joined Novica about 18 years ago. Market for me in the beginning was very good. My wooden pieces were picked from my shop to the local office. In the early years with Novica, I had to visit the office for every information concerning my works but now with the introduction and advancement of smart phones every bit of information is sent to us via the phone. Novica has helped in seeing my children through college and I now have my own house .To a large extent I have also now become the bread winner for my family. Though the sales are not so regular,I am able to make some money to help solve some issues in my family. My major challenge in Novica is that sales is not so promising. I started my carving business in Aburi and I still work in Aburi,but in a well furnished shop. I used to do antique treatment but now I have learnt all sorts of ways to finish art works.I have as well trained 4 people to finish wooden pieces. Life in Novica ,for me has been very fruitful and I thank Novica for giving me this foreign exposure.