Vintage Ghana Carved Wood Lidded Box African Mask Finial Tiered Vessel 7"

Description

View Vintage Ghana Carved Wood Lidded Box African Mask Finial Tiered Vessel 7" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. With its smooth concentric stepped ridges and warm wood grain, this functional art object serves as an exquisite centerpiece or trinket keeper for Modernist, Wabi-Sabi, Bohemian, or Global Minimalist interiors. Overview  A sophisticated vintage hand-carved hardwood lidded vessel featuring a striking tiered architectural form and a sculpted figural finial. The lid is crowned with a beautifully detailed African mask-form finial exhibiting serene facial features and a fan-shaped headdress highlighted in warm reddish-orange pigment. With its smooth concentric stepped ridges and warm wood grain, this functional art object serves as an exquisite centerpiece or trinket keeper for Modernist, Wabi-Sabi, Bohemian, or Global Minimalist interiors. Cultural & Artistic Background  Handcrafted in Ghana, West Africa, this vessel reflects the rich woodworking traditions of Akan and West African artisan communities. The stepped, concentric construction recalls traditional turned and hand-planed vessel forms, while the figural mask lid handle draws inspiration from ancestral portraiture and ceremonial mask sculpture. The subtle application of natural reddish pigment along the carved headdress grooves creates a vibrant visual contrast against the deep, hand-polished hardwood tone. The piece retains its original "Handcrafted in Ghana" label on the underside, establishing clear regional provenance. Condition & Surface Character  • Solid hand-carved hardwood construction with intact structural integrity and smooth lid closure. • Polished wood grain displays natural luster, rich brownish-amber tones, and subtle hand-tooled ridges. • Figural mask finial retains crisp carved details and original red pigment highlights. • Underside retains the original silver artisan maker label ("Handcrafted in Ghana"). Dimensions & Weight  • Height: 5.5 inches • Width/Diameter: 7.0 inches • Depth: 7.0 inches Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › African › 1900-Now › Figures & Sculptures.

Country of Origin

United States

Culture

African

Handmade

Yes