NOVICA Decorative Dan Wood Mask, Black 'Girl's Initiation'

NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer. About this item: With rouged lips and perfect braids, a girl looks toward the future as the mysteries of adulthood are manifest to initiates. Deftly carving seasoned sese wood, Nana Adu Amankwapam shapes a mask from the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire. It is used during their initiation rite for girls who have reached puberty. About our Artist: Born into the Asona royal family, Nana Adu Amankwapam I is the inspiration of young and old. Because it has been his vision that the unemployed be trained and aided to improve their standard of living, he set up training workshops for youth in handicraft production. This includes carving, making and collecting beads, weaving adinkra cloth and crafting cane furniture. He aspires to open two more such workshops so that Ghana's rich handicraft tradition can be shown to the world.

• Sese wood
• Size: 9.5" H x 6.25" W x 3.2" D
• Authentic: an original NOVICA fair trade product in association with National Geographic.
• Certified: comes with an official NOVICA Story Card certifying quality & authenticity.
• Exceptional Artisan Quality by Nana Adu Amankwapam I
• Product Info: Sese wood