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6.3" W x 11.8" H x 3.2" D

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Weight:  1.9 lbs

 

Sese wood

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Wood mask, 'Congo Medicine Man'

This solemn mask features the grave visage of a worried medicine man. Victor Yao Delanyo hand-carves this piece according to the customs of the Basonge people from Congo. Named Fwebe ("chief"), it is usually worn by a priest during rituals to cleanse the village from pestilence. Delanyo uses manual tools to carve the mask from sese wood; the face bears tribal markings, which are accented with wood polish.
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Victor Yao Delanyo

Victor Yao Delanyo

"My works have been exhibited in the United States, as well as in Germany, Belgium, France and Australia."
"My name is Victor Yao Delanyo; I was born in January 28, 1966 in the Volta Region of Ghana. I completed my elementary school education in 1982. Due to financial difficulties I could not further my education, so I joined my brother-in-law who was a master carver, specializing in traditional African objects. I have been working independently for the past ten years and I am proud to mention that my works have been exhibited in the United States, as well as in Germany, Belgium, France and Australia.

"I work with ten experienced carvers. ...

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Thankyou so much for the beautiful mask! It arrived so quickly and was packaged so safely. Thankyou also for the handwritten card. You are very talented. I won't hesitate buying again from you....

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