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8.7" W x 18.9" H x 3.5" D

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Weight:  2.9 lbs

 

Sese wood and beads

Ships from NOVICA Office in Ghana.




Wood mask, 'Ancient Baule Warrior'

An empowered expression defines this mask by Ernestina Oppong Asante. Featuring the face of an ancient warrior, its style originates from the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire. Baule art is well known for its exceptional craftsmanship, and Ernestina uses select sese wood to pay reverence to this hallowed tradition. Brass plates contrast the dark smoothness of the surface, complemented by dotted applications of tiny beads. The red beads forming the eyebrows ...

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Ernestina Oppong Asante

Ernestina Oppong Asante

"Though carving has long been regarded as the preserve of men, I am glad that I have been able not only to infiltrate but to also make an impact on the trade."
Artist and musical instrument maker Ernestina Oppong Assante has been featured in periodicals ranging from Red Herring Magazine to The Christian Science Monitor. She is also featured in Keepers of the Arts, a beautiful hardcover book available through Novica.

"I was born at in the eastern region of Ghana on July 23, 1968, and had my early education there. I trained in dressmaking but on completion of the course, I realized that the trade would not do well inm y town. I ...

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Dear Ms Asante, I recently ordered a djembe from you, one that had masks carved on it. The drum arrived in excellent condition, and has a beautiful sound. I am very pleased with the drum, and get ...

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