Artisan Ghanaian Mask No.5 Tingsha This Buddha is usually depicted

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Artisan Ghanaian Mask No.5 Tingsha This Buddha is usually depictedBeautiful large Ghanaian mask, hand crafted in the artists community north of Accra in Ghana. The mask has been made from African cedar, known locally as Tweneboa wood and any metal used is either scrap or recycled. The outside edge is carved with traditional African patterns. African masks have great cultural importance and typically depict animal and human characteristics. Traditionally they were worn during various ceremonies and in some instances