Description
This striking mask is the original creation of Victor Dushie in Ghana. He carves the mask by hand from native sese wood, painting it in russet, yellow and black. Embossed aluminum adorns the cheeks and forehead. The artisan names his design Mawunyo, which means "God is good" in the Ewe language. Product Features: Dimension: 16.25" H x 5" W x 2.8" D Weight: 0.8316 Color: Multicolor Material: Sese wood, aluminum Made in Ghana Story Behind the art: My name is Victor Dushie and I was born in Accra. I grew up in a community of wood carvers and designers, which naturally made me interested in this art. I learned from Sasu Kanu, who worked closely with me, teaching by example and helping me practice sanding my creations. During this time, I learned to master the craft after a lot of practical experience. I find that sanding down the wood has been the main challenge of this art. After completing my training, I also taught two others who actively use their skills. My creations are made from sese wood, which is readily available in my local markets. I am inspired by the Bible as well as other artists. My favorite part about this craft is designing. My family works alongside me, helping me sand down my creations before I put the finishing touches on them. The handmade touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen. Imported
