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6.9" W x 15.9" H x 3.2" D

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Weight:  4.8 lbs

 

Sese wood and brass

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Wood mask, 'Warrior's Bravery'

The face of pride, bravery and courage, this mask represents the attributes of an Akan okofo ("warrior"). Horns on the forehead symbolize the okofo's power while embossed brass plates recreate tribal markings. Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng carves the mask by hand of local sese wood and uses polish to obtain the intriguing color that adds to the fascinating allure of this warrior's mask.
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Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng

"I... decorate my works with brass and beads, making them unique."
"I was born in eastern Ghana on August 19, 1959. In secondary school, I studied business management and graduated in 1980. I worked for some time after school and then furthered my education by studying business for another two years. After my Advanced Level, I secured a job and worked for sometime and then stopped to find a vocation on my own due to job dissatisfaction. However, in the year 1984, I was introduced to the carving profession by my cousin who was a carver and also a professional teacher. He taught me how to carve for about a year and I had not much difficulty. I then ...

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