Akan Comb

African Comb Mask

$114.99
(No reviews yet) Write a Review
SKU: 221649
Sefah Mohammed carves this intriguing mask above an antique-style comb. Originating from the Ashanti region of Ghana, such combs were used by people long ago. The face of a person is featured, highlighted with embossed aluminum with rich textures. The artisan names this design Afi, which means 'comb' in the Twi language.
  • Sese wood, aluminum
  • 1.37 lbs
  • 19 inches H x 6 inches W x 2.4 inches D
  • Made in Ghana

Meet the Artist

Sefah Mohammed

Pencils of Promise

We take a collaborative approach to long-term community investments creating self-sustaining schools and projects.

"The single most powerful element of youth is our inability to know what's impossible." - Adam Braun