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10.2" W x 27.6" H x 4.7" D

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Weight:  4.9 lbs

 

Sese wood

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Wood mask, 'Owo Snake'

A magnificent wooden Owo mask evoking the glory of West African culture, hand-crafted by master artisan Daniel Nyadedzor. "Owo," pronounced "owwor" in the local dialect, means snake. A mystical mask, it has two intertwined snakes reclining on the crest, complimented by a striking human visage on the forehead. Another interesting feature is the smoking pipe in his open mouth. Metal plates embossed with beautiful African symbols adorn the forehead ...

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Daniel Nyadedzor

Daniel Nyadedzor

"We proudly exhibit our carvings in Ghana. Our customers especially love our antique finishing, and their kind remarks and comments spur us on to do better."
Daniel Nyadedzor has been featured in the San Antonio Express News.

"I was born in May, 1972 in the eastern region of Ghana. In 1996, after finishing school and a year's national service, I decided to help my brother who was a carver and had his own shop. I did all his paperwork.

"Initially, the work done did not measure up to internationally accepted standards. Quality control was poor. However, after working with him for a few months I realized the need to incorporate ...

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Dear Daniel, is their a story behind the mask that i orderd, i was thrilled to recieve it! The beauty of it!!!!!! can i get somthing on the mask, that tells about the meaning of it? I cant read african! ...

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