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African Wood Mask, "Protect the Forest"

This long, narrow face could appear in the trunk of a tree, crowned by slender... more

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This long, narrow face could appear in the trunk of a tree, crowned by slender branches. Carved by hand from seasoned African African rubberwood, it is the expert handiwork of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "This mask is used by the Gonja people of Northern Ghana," he explains. "It is used to protect their forest, which they believe is the resting place of their ancestors." Named Koholo – a Gonja word that means "protect the jungle," it receives its white coloration from applications of clay.

  • 0.29 kgs
  • 0.6 lbs
  • 43 cm H x 13 cm W x 6 cm D
  • 17" H x 5" W x 2.4" D

  • African rubberwood
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
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ERIC R.

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06/17/2016

"Africa at it's finest , haunting face of protector"

Great colors

Best Uses

  • On my wall with all of the reat of the faces

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Protect the Forest, African Wood Mask

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Brigitte

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08/16/2016

"African Wood Mask"

The mask arrived today. Very beautiful, Im very happy with my purchase. I will order from Abdul again. Thank you.

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Protect the Forest, African Wood Mask

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Bert

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06/26/2023

"Fabulous mask"

This is one of my very favorite masks. It is completely unique, and I had been looking for one like this for a long time. A++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Philip

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04/16/2023

"Beautiful mask"

This mask has been hanging on the wall in our living room for the past couple of years. It has a great finish and gives a warm, welcoming and interesting feel to the room. Very happy with it.

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Serve Well, African wood mask

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Philip

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04/16/2023

"Lovely mask"

Lovely mask - looks great on the wall and works perfectly in our home.

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Spirit World Protection, Fair Trade African Wood Mask

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Marsha

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04/09/2023

"Another Winner!"

Very striking color combination. The detail that appears looks similar to netting. This mask blends well with the Stunning-Amahle wood-mask I previously purchased.

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Caring for Children

Caring for Children

Abdul has four children of his own and and cares for an additional four. All eight children live with him and he treats them all as his own.

Job Creator

Job Creator

Abdul has a dream of establishing an art academy for carving and sharing the African culture that is so closely tied to wood carving. So far, he has trained over 30 people but hopes that number can grow to be in the hundreds with an academy.

Moving On Up

Moving On Up

Since he started working with NOVICA, he has been able to grow his business. Through NOVICA and his determination, every day he gets a little closer to his goal of empowering and training others in carving.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu has received 10 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $5000. Proceeds were used to pay for improvements to his workshop.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Abdul financially supports the education of his own four children and the four other children that live with him.

 
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