Ghana Akan Fang Mask - Brass on Wood

  DESCRIPTION This is a handmade mask from Ghana, West Africa. Made of wood and brass in unique designs with finishes of the signature mask from the Akan people; Narrow angled eyes, wide forehead, flat nose, and symmetric lips. Akan is the largest ethnic group in Ghana. The Akan people dominated trading and gold mines from the 15th-19th century emerging as one of the most influential communities in Africa. Great addition for walls in any room and suitable as gift for your art/cultural enthusiast friends and family for any occasion. African Masks are highly regarded and sort-after by art enthusiasts and collectors. Not only for the unique details, but also for the several purposes they serve be it political, religious, entertainment, aesthetic, & others according to cultural beliefs. A phenomenon common to the various tribes across individual countries inside Africa. PLEASE NOTE: These masks are handmade and there are variations that might be slightly different than the stock photo.