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Wood masks, 'Baoule Asafo' (pair)
By the time he graduated, Asante had become the real artist he always knew he was. ![]() Elongated headdresses implying extraordinary power, these exquisite masks by George Asante represent asafo, or warriors. Hand-carved of sese wood, they emulate traditional masks by the Ivorienne Baoule culture, worn to protect communities from evil, to celebrate festivals and harvests; to honor and entertain important personalities, as well as to commemorate the dead. Baoule masks are also worn by a judge who intends to inspire terror into the hearts of criminals. The same cultural setting is known to allow the use of smaller face masks with female features to entertain and honor community members. Asante stains the wood with black, dark tan, and red polish, and he embellishes each mask with applications of aluminum and brass embossed with mythical creatures. These splendid masks are an authentic expression of West African culture, an elegant addition to any décor. Item Details
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To pay through NOVICA's secure website, check your email for instructions -- these will be sent within 24 hours of auction closing to the email address registered with eBay. Click Here for Payment Instructions Related Items About the artist George Asante By the time he graduated, Asante had become the real artist he always knew he was. George Asante was born in 1963 in a suburb of Accra. In 1982 – just one year after leaving high school – he sojourned in the Republic of Nigeria for some four years, coming back to Ghana in 1986 to invest ... read more Customer Reviews of George Asante NOVICA Treasures In association with National Geographic, NOVICA is the largest seller of quality handcrafted goods on Ebay and has been actively auctioning rare artisan crafts since 1998. For more information about NOVICA, click here. TOPAbout this item | Item Details | Shipping | Payment | Related items | About the artist | Novica Treasures | FAQs | Add NOVICA.com to my favorite sellers Visit Novica's Ebay Blog |
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