Ashanti Ghost Mask Sculpture African Artisan Carved Wood Metal NOVICA Wall Art

Eb29442 eb4190 eb38235 eb553 eb4171 eb4170 nv53402 nv64502 nv58303 nv63603 nv81502 nv49202. Ashanti wood mask,’Ghost. A spectral image inspires this mask by Ernestina Oppong Asante, each detail contributing to the haunting whole. Framed by intriguing locks of hair, its dark, wide eyes and lips interrupt etched bands of brown and white. Carved by hand from local sese wood, the designs and patterns are enhanced by decorated metal plates. Painted in engaging colors, a coat of potassium is applied to achieve the elegant, rustic appearance. Artist: Ernestina Oppong Asante. MORE FROM THIS ARTIST. 13.0 inches W x 21.0 inches H. Photos are representative of the item being offered, but are not necessarily of the exact item you would receive. As is the nature of handcrafted items, there may be very slight variations from one piece to the next. By cutting out all traditional middlemen we can bring you the best prices on the highest quality items, direct from the region of origin. MOTHER’S DAY GUARANTEE FOR LOWER 48 STATES. GET IT ON TIME. Standard to Lower 48 United States. Expedited to Lower 48 United States. 2 to 5 weeks. Ships direct from NOVICA office in Ghana. All major credit cards accepted. Biography of Ernestina Oppong Asante. Artist and musical instrument maker Ernestina Oppong Assante has been featured in periodicals ranging from Red Herring Magazine to The Christian Science Monitor. 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 therefore decided to learn a popular trade like carving. I trained under one Kwame Duah and within three years I had perfected the skill and was developing woodcarvings on my own. Since 1995, I have been operating a workshop of my own with four people working under me. Fortunately, my husband David Assante also trained as a carver and so we combine our skills to design and carve the drums with perfection. From Nakese in the eastern region I acquire a type of hardwood known as tweneboa for carving the drums. For the pegs I use the odum tree. Other materials I use are animal skin, pieces of cloth, iron rods and strings. I then carve in the Adinkra and other symbols and designs. The next stage is to have the apprentices smoothe the woodwork with sandpaper. The iron rings which are placed on the mouth of the drum are wrapped with pieces of cloth to prevent rusting. The animal skin is bought from the northern region of Ghana and its environs. It is soaked in water for about two hours to soften. The skin is firmly pulled through the iron rings to cover the mouth of the drum and this ensures that it comes out with a good sound. The drum is then left in the sun to dry after which it is tested for sound and tone quality. I love making drums. I believe that there are very bright business prospects for the African traditional drum. For the years that I have been in this business, I have never had any regrets whatsoever. It is my fervent hope to carve more interesting drums for you to enjoy. MORE FROM THE ARTIST. LEARN MORE ABOUT NOVICA. The item “Ashanti Ghost Mask Sculpture African Artisan Carved Wood Metal NOVICA Wall Art” is in sale since Monday, January 23, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\African\1900-Now\Masks”. The seller is “novica.com” and is located in Accra. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: NOVICA
• Country of Manufacture: Ghana
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Ghana
• MPN: 31149