This work by Nana Frimpong portrays the extended family members of the Ashanti kingdom. Based on the designs of the Akan tribe of Ghana, the piece mesmerizes with its rich symbols and powerful colors. A central face represents the head of the family, while the surrounding visages symbolize the extended family. The Ashanti people believe that these masks are responsible for protecting their families from sickness and maintaining their unity. Carved from sese wood and finished in dark polish, the composition
Displaying the visage of an Ashanti king, this mask beautifully symbolizes cultural strength. Embossed brass plates adorn the richness of hand-carved sese wood, while horns rise proudly above, evoking a kind of vertical symmetry. Robert Nortey exhibits his skill in every detail, patiently rendering regional motifs.
Tribal markings adorn her wide forehead and her cheeks boast lavish applications of brass and copper. Nana Adu Amankwapam creates a beautiful portrait of an Ashanti queen. Expressed in polished sese wood, this mask pays tribute to the queen mothers who make certain women in their communities are treated well. These Ghanaian royal figures also help resolve broken marriages.
This awe-inspiring hand-carved mask was created by Kofi Acheampong, who is a descendant of the Ashanti tribe from Ghana. This large mask with the Sankofa bird inscription on the forehead is made out of Teak tree, which is largely found in the southern part of sub-Saharan Africa. This large mask with the Sankofa Bird symbol, which is a traditional Ghanaian symbol symbol... the bird has an egg in its mouth but looks behind itself... the egg represents the future, and looking behind itself represents the past.
Shopping Cart African Royal Ashanti Mask SKU: DSAC-AC114 This unique and beautiful mask was associated with the kings of the Ashanti people group. To the African, the mask is an integral part of it's history, culture and identification. The Asante Royal Mask portrays the men who were groomed to be tribal Kings. A royal image. Dimensions 14" High x 8" Wide.
Noble and solemn, this Ashanti mask honors the custom of these legendary people from Ghana. It is carved of sese wood by hand by Eric Danquah featuring the dansinkra coiffure, unique to the Ashanti. The cheeks are decorated with aluminum plates embossed with Sankofa, an Adinkra symbol in the shape of a bird craning its neck backwards. It signifies the importance of learning from the past.
African Royal Ashanti Mask $44.99 This unique and beautiful mask was associated with the kings of the Ashanti people group. To the African, the mask is an integral part of it's history, culture and identification. The Asante Royal Mask portrays the men who were groomed to be tribal Kings. A royal image. Dimensions 14" High x 8" Wide.
ASHANTI ROYAL MASK 8" W x14" H To the African the mask is an integral part of it's history and identification. The Asante Royal Mask portrays the men groomed to tribal Kings. A royal image, a Kings Mask.
A regal coif and serene, symmetrical features depict the beauty of an Ashanti queen. Royal blue enhances her loveliness, contrasting with the natural wood tones. The queen mother holds an exalted place in Ghanaian society, serving as a role model to women in the community and as a valued consort to the king. Nii Noi 'Chico' Nortey carves her sweet face from African sese wood.
Wood mask, 'Ashanti Queen Mother' 78441 25.0 cm W x 48.0 cm H x 11.0 cm D 9.8" W x 18.9" H x 4.3" D Weight: 3.3 lbs Weight: 1.50 kgs Sese wood, copper and brass
Wood mask, 'Blue Ashanti Queen' 105686 17.0 cm W x 48.0 cm H x 8.0 cm D 6.7" W x 18.9" H x 3.2" D Weight: 2.4 lbs Weight: 1.07 kgs Wood mask, 'Blue Ashanti Queen' A regal coif and serene, symmetrical features depict the beauty of an Ashanti queen. Royal blue enhances her loveliness, contrasting with the natural wood tones. The queen mother holds an exalted place in Ghanaian society, serving as a role model to women in the community and as a valued consort to the king. Nii Noi 'Chico' Nortey carves her sweet
INSURANCE AND DELIVERY CONFIRMATION INCLUDED IN S&H FEE WE HAVE BEEN OUT OF THE ASHANTI STYLE MASKS SINCE DECEMBER 2007 AND WE ARE S0 HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT FOR A LIMITED TIME WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER THEM ONCE AGAIN. HOWEVER SUPPLY IS LIMITED, SO WHEN THEY'RE GONE THEY'RE GONE. HANDCARVED AND HANDPAINTED LARGE AFRICAN ASHANTI TRIBE "FERTILITY" STYLE MASK THIS BEAUTIFUL ITEM IS HAND CARVED, AND HAND PAINTED. THIS EXOTIC WORK OF ART IS CARVED FROM SOLID WOOD AND REPRESENTS "FERTILITY" AND "PASSION" IT'S WALL
Ashanti Horned Mask - Ghana Ashanti Horned Mask - Ghana $86.95 $13.00 (13 %) EM48EMW Ashanti Horned Mask - Ghana - 18" x 7" Made from wood, metal, and beads, this mask symbolizes the antelope, a symbol of prosperity and fertility. Product Reviews
Ghanaian wood mask, 'Ashanti Woman Warrior' 163721 10.0 cm W x 29.0 cm H x 6.0 cm D 3.9" W x 11.4" H x 2.4" D Weight: 0.20 kgs Ghanaian wood mask, 'Ashanti Woman Warrior' Serenely beautiful, this mask by Nana Frimpong depicts an Ashanti woman warrior. "When Yaa Asantewaa led the Ashanti's fin battle, she used this mask to protect herself. The horns signify her seriousness during the war," the master carver says. He works in African sese wood to create this extraordinary image. Retail Value: $55.95 Customer
Imported from Ghana. Handmade by talented local artisans
Chief Carver Nana Frimpong Nana Frimpong is the chief carver for the king of the Ashanti. Frimpong's artistry has been featured on BBC's The World, Business Week, The Christian Science Monitor, and The Washington Post. Nana Frimpong is the chief carver for the king of the Ashanti. Frimpong's artistry has been featured on BBC's The World program, and in periodicals including Business... "My dream has always been to invest in my children's education. I am happy to say that this is now possible – two of my
Ashanti chieftancy mask [ash5001a] Inventory African Art Ashanti Chieftancy mask. This exquisite piece was hand carved in the Ashanti region of Ghana West Africa by master artisans. The artists take many years of study and practice to reach these high levels of quality which you see here. Dimensions: 15 inches X 4 3/8 inches Reviews
Ashanti wood masks, 'Family Unity' (set of 3) Product ID: 155866 Large (1): 20.0 cm W x 61.0 cm H x 7.0 cm D Medium (2): 11.0 cm W x 48.0 cm H x 4.0 cm D in US/English units Large (1): 7.9" W x 24.0" H x 2.8" D Medium (2): 4.3" W x 18.9" H x 1.6" D Weight: 0.9 lbs Weight: 0.39 kgs Sese wood and aluminum
Wood mask, 'Ashanti Horns' 49705 14.0 cm W x 94.0 cm H x 6.0 cm D 5.5" W x 37.0" H x 2.4" D Weight: 2.6 lbs Weight: 1.20 kgs