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Send to a friendColorful African Wood Monkey Mask with Raffia Headdress, "Adoo Yoo"
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Delivery EstimateThis delightfully colorful mask is the original creation of Ghana's Anna Yawson. It features the long face of a monkey, vividly painted in blue, green and pink. A raffia headdress crowns the mask like rainbow. The artisan names the piece adoo yoo, which means "female monkey" in a dialect spoken by the Ga tribe of Ghana.
- 0.26 kgs
- 0.6 lbs
- 45 cm H x 31 cm W x 4.5 cm D
- 17.75" H x 12.25" W x 1.8" D
- Sese wood, raffia
- Intended as wall decor
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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Confronting Adversity
Anna's husband suffered from a stroke five years ago. They currently live is different cities but she travels to see him every week while taking care of her two biological children and three adopted children. Her income from NOVICA helps her pay for his medical care and to support her children.
Microcredit Financing
Anna Yawson has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $600. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, aluminum plate, and polish for production.
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Caring for Children
Anna cares for five children, including her two biological children and three that she adopted.
Enabling Education
Anna supports the education of two children in elementary school and one in high school.
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