Anna Yawson in Ghana presents an original mask design that it simple yet bold. The elongated mask is carved by hand from sese wood and painted bright orange and black. The artisan names the design ahinkwa, which means 'king's servant' in the Twi dialect of the Akan tribe.
Sese wood
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
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