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Hand Carved Ram Mask, "Baule Ram"

Name: Hand Carved Ram Mask, 'Baule Ram'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 215103
Price: 381.65 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (132 reviews)

Product ID: 215103

by Salihu Ibrahim (132)

Representing the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire, this dramatic mask depicts a ram with powerful horns. Salihu Ibrahim carves the image from native sese... more

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Representing the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire, this dramatic mask depicts a ram with powerful horns. Salihu Ibrahim carves the image from native sese wood and applies white clay for an aged effect. Among the Baule people, theram represents strength and is sometimes considered a spirit related with agriculture.

1.33 kgs
2.9 lbs

36 cm H x 27 cm W x 15 cm D
14.25" H x 10.75" W x 6" D

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Sese wood
Features an aged antique finish
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Intended as wall decor
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 215103

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Salihu Ibrahim

West Africa

Hand-carved wood masks and sculptures

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132

PAM S.

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Jul 11, 2016

“Looks great on the wall”

Great piece. Adds to the decor.

Great accent piece

Purchased Item Baule Ram, Hand Carved Ram Mask

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WillieMae

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May 17, 2025

“TIGARI PSYCHIC”

IT TOOK ME WEEKS TO PLAN, AS IT RESIDES IN MY APARTMENT, CURRENTLY! AS IM SURE, THAT THE OWNER OF THIS STATUE AND ALL HIS STATUES ARE BLESSED WITH THE SPIRIT OF INVESTING INTO HIS PRODUCTS! AND OTHERS WILL PURCHASE THEIR OWN.

Purchased Item Tigari Psychic, Ghanaian Wood Mask from Africa

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WillieMae

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May 17, 2025

“SPIRIT OF DARKNESS”

UNFORTUNATELY I DIDNT CHOSE THE EXPRESS ROUTE, HOWEVER THE PIECE IS AMAZING AND LEAVES YOU IN AWH! I FELT LIKE I CHILD IN A CANDY STORE, STILL DO! AS MORE PURCHASES ARE NEEDED!

Purchased Item Spirit of Darkness, Liberian Wood Mask

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Microcredit Financing

Salihu Ibrahim has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1250 and the most recent for $5000. Proceeds were used to expand his workshop by hiring additional carvers.

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

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Meet the Artist

Salihu Ibrahim Hand-carved wood masks and sculptures

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"I worked with the chief's head carver for about 15 years, during which time I learned the various styles and techniques of Ashanti and Akwamu traditional methods of wood carving."

"Greetings from Ghana, West Africa, where we are thinking of you and thanking you for such a successful work year. From myself, my family, and my... read more