Wood African Wall Mask Songye Replica Protection Spirit Hand Carved NOVICA Ghana

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Wood African Wall Mask Songye Replica Protection Spirit Hand Carved NOVICA Ghana:
$97.15

TL12 African wood mask, \'Songye Kwifibe I\'

This replica mask of powerful beauty is known as kwifibe by the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Distinguished by its black and white stripes, the mask is believed to embody supernatural forces that will ward off evil. To the Songye, the use of white on the mask symbolizes positive concepts such as purity and peace, the moon and light. Ghana\'s Christopher Nyasafo carves the wall mask by hand featuring a bird looking downward.

Artist: Christopher Nyasafo

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Item Details Size

16.8 inches H x 11.5 inches W x 4.9 inches D

Weight 3.88 pounds Materials Sese wood Additional Info

Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

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.

See Listing InfoCURRENT PRICE: US $130.95SUGGESTED RETAIL

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Shipping Information SHIPPING TO USA (LOWER 48 STATES) Shipping Services Shipping Cost Delivery Time Standard to Lower 48 United States $7.00 7 to 20 business days Expedited to Lower 48 United States $34.00 2 to 6 business days WE SHIP TO OVER 100 DESTINATIONS! Destination Shipping Cost Delivery Time Australia $46.00 3 to 8 business days (excluding Customs processing time at destination) Canada $34.00 3 to 8 business days (excluding Customs processing time at destination) Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands $12.00 2 to 5 weeks USA (Alaska or Hawaii)
Standard Same as Standard
$7.00 10 to 24 business days USA (Alaska or Hawaii)
Expedited $34.00 3 to 10 business days United Kingdom $22.00 3 to 8 business days (excluding Customs processing time at destination) COMBINED SHIPPING FOR MULTIPLE sales

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SHIPPING POLICY

Ships direct from NOVICA office in Ghana.
Shipping costs include insurance.
For USA (50 states): Shipping costs cover all import fees.
Sales tax will be added for all items shipped to California, Missouri or Texas.
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All major credit cards accepted.
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Payment must be made within 7 business days.
Positive response will be given within 20 days after you have received the item.

Biography of Christopher Nyasafo

\"My favorite thing about this craft is making people happy with my creations.\"

\"My name is Christopher Nyasafo and I was born in Accra. I like to carve wood. Growing up in Accra, I developed a passion for carving. I learned from many teachers like Louis Botchway. I started by helping out with errands outside of the workshop. Gradually, I started to cut logs, then sanding and finishing pieces. Over time, I learned to love this craft. \"I create sculptures, masks and musical instruments. I use osese wood, soot, cola nuts and acrylic paints. I am inspired by colors, the Environment and other artists. My favorite thing about this craft is making people happy with my creations. \"I earned a business degree because I knew that I could get further with an education the more I pursued this art. It was very difficult and time-consuming starting out on my own. Getting information about where to get funds to start and sell my creations hasn’t been easy. \"I now teach six assistants in my workshop, and I hope to have more beginners who are willing to learn. I mastered this craft by being willing to learn from my instructors, working hard and being trustworthy. My craft has been a source of income to my assistants who are now taking care of their homes and children. Even the food vendors who come to sell to my workers take the remaining scraps of wood to use as firewood for those who can\'t afford to buy charcoal or gas. \"My hope is to establish a modern workshop outside of Accra to accommodate and train young people interested in woodcarving. My dream is to establish a farm which will be the main source of my raw materials.\"