Weight | 1.25 kg |
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Dimensions | 36.8 × 20.5 cm |
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Unity Carving – African Heritage Collection
$181.00 $115.00
Authentic Hand Crafted African Mask from Ghana,
$136.00 $99.00
Elegance and grace distinguish this imposing design by Victoria Agyepomaa. Carved by hand of sese wood, it depicts a serene personage with symmetrical features, a wide forehead and neatly combed hair. She names this original African mask Klenam, meaning “shine for me” in the language of Ghana’s Ewe people.
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Category: African masks
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