Handmade Sese Wood 'Dikala' African Wall Mask (Ghana)

Ghanaian master carver Abdul Salami Amadu designs this original mask adorned with a giraffe or 'dikala' in the language of Congo's Bantu people. Featuring cut-out eyes and closed mouth, the sese wood mask is carved by hand and painted with ornate details.

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Story Behind the Art:
'While in junior high, I lived in a neighborhood where there are a lot of carvers and I assisted them in sandpapering masks and other carvings. This got me interested in woodcarving, and I also did well in art classes at school. After graduation, I decided to go back and assist the carvers. Even though they couldn't pay me much, I felt happy and satisfied, and was glad to go to work with each new day. Now I work on my own. The most challenging part of this craft is when am designing my work, and the nicest part is when I mix colors to paint. My hope is to become an excellent designer.'

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• Weight: 1.3 lbs
• Dimensions: 18.5" high x 4.7" wide x 2" deep
• Colors: Brown, black, green, yellow, red
• Materials: Sese wood
• Intended as wall decor
• Made in Ghana