NOVICA Handmade Artisan Congolese Wood Africa Mask Songe Marriage Red Ghana

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About this item: Carved by hand from African sese wood, this handsome mask is the work of Godfred France. Diagonal lines flow from the eyes to the elongated chin while parallel curves follow the lines of the eyes. This mask is representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. "It is used by the Songe people during their wedding ceremonies," France explains.

About our Artist: As a child, Godfred France used to make boats with worn-out metal utensils, which he'd float in water. 'Due to financial constraints, my parents could not further my education and so I had to drop out of school and join my uncle, who was a wood carver. Thanks to the woodcarving, I've been able to educate my four children and I know that with constant sales, I'll be able to give them a brighter future than I had. This motivates me to wake up each day to carve!'