Akaoben and Akofen Mask Size:17.25 inches much like the eternal light

much like the eternal light

It depicts an distressed young African American girl who reflects as she kneels in prayer

This work of art depicts a resilient African American woman with natural hair

Every purchase directly supports an African artisan and their family in Kenya

The famed African American ballerina that became the first African American to be promoted to Principal Dancer at the American Ballet Theatre

Akaoben and Akofen Mask Size:17.25 inches much like the eternal lightAn authentic African mask carved from Sese wood in Ghana by Daniel Quarcoo and his team of local artisans. It is hand painted, adorned with the Akaoben and Akofena Adinkra symbols and features a bird perched atop of the mask. This is the bird that whispers wise counsel. The meaning of the two Adinkra symbols are below: Akaoben: This horn used to sound the battle cry. It represents vigilance and wariness. Akofena: The Swords of War. It represents