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The kasa anoma mask is an original design by Ghanaian artisan Sefah Mohammed

Wild and majestic flowers are handcrafted in sterling silver over cabochon sunsets of natural carnelian

Progress Wood Mask from Africa Cookware knowledge and artTall and stately, a slender personage rises above a larger face that represents the village as a whole. Daniel Nyadedzor carves a regal mask he names Nkosoo, which means 'development' or 'progress' in Ghana's Akan language. Often the council of elders in a community awards a piece like this to an individual who is industrious. materials: Sese wood and brass 15. 75 in. H x 5. 25 in. W x 1. 4 in. D