Wood jewelry box, Zongo Chief

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Wood jewelry box, 'Zongo Chief'

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5.5" H x 6.25" W x 5.5" D

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Weight: 1.9 lbs

Sese wood and aluminum

Ships from NOVICA Office in Ghana.

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Wood jewelry box 'Zongo Chief' by Ahmed Baba Osmanu can be found in jewelry boxes categories such as Animal Themed Jewelry Boxes, Wood Jewelry Boxes and Aluminum Jewelry Boxes. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.

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Wood jewelry box, 'Zongo Chief'

By Ahmed Baba Osmanu, this unusual jewelry box is named Akwati Sarki, or "King's Box" in the Hausa language. On its lid, a crocodile speaks to popular wisdom of traditional adinkra symbols, this one representing adaptability. Elephants, embossed in aluminum, adorn the sides with their power and strength. Such chests were once used by Zongo chiefs. "I am introducing this ancient-style treasure box for power and protection over one's.......

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Wood jewelry box, 'Zongo Chief'

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Today's Price: $64.99

Retail Value: $105.95

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Ahmed Baba Osmanu

"My creations are basically both decorative and utilitarian. My materials come from our environment, and I use various types of wood and plate."

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Ahmed Baba Osmanu

"I was born on March 20, 1960. After completing my elementary education in 1975, I joined my late uncle, Alhaji Adamu Osmanu, and started trading in handicrafts. My uncle obtained the arts and craft pieces and my cousins and I sold them. Through this exercise, I learned to polish brass and even used a chisel to refine carvings before displaying them for sale.

"After this, I became a self-taught woodcarver. My creations are basically both decorative and utilitarian. My materials come from our environment, and I use various types of wood and plate to form different designs.

"In 1986, I was able to craft and sell my designs in the Accra Arts Centre. In 1992, I registered with Ghana Export Promotion Council and feel proud to have shown my designs in Germany, the U.S.A, South Africa and Namibia."

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