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Baule-Themed Wood Decorative Jar from Ghana, "Baule Container"
Decorated with traditional Baule tribe figures, this decorative jar is hand-carved from sese wood. Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim creates this striking jar, which is treated with a clay rub that results in a rustic finish.
- 1.17 kgs
- 2.6 lbs
- 37 cm H x 20 cm W x 20 cm D
- 14.5" H x 7.75" W x 7.75" D
- Jar(s): 21 cm H x 17 cm W x 17 cm D
- Jar(s): 8.25" H x 6.75" W x 6.75" D
- Lid: 21 cm H x 15 cm W x 14 cm D
- Lid: 8.25" H x 6" W x 5.5" D
- Sese wood
- For decorative use only
- Not for use with foods
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in West Africa
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Landon
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04/14/2022
"Gorgeous"
This fabulous mask looks beautiful in my library.
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Sandy
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03/11/2022
"The hair on the other hand is full and beautiful"
It was beautiful but I was hoping the beard would be fuller like in the picture- it is very skimpy The hair on the other hand is full and beautiful
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Tatyana
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01/21/2022
"Beautiful elephant"
Im a big fan of Salihu Ibrahim and this mask is another addition to my collection. Well done again Salihu Ibrahim!
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Guro Elephant II, Hand Carved Guro Elephant Mask Made in West Africa
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Oumarou
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11/20/2021
"Excellent"
Extremely good quality highly pleased. thank you .came as advertised and nicely packaged.incredibly satisfied.
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Oumarou
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11/20/2021
"Excellent"
Extremely good quality highly pleased. thank you .came as advertised and nicely packaged.incredibly satisfied.
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Barbara
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11/09/2021
"I love this mask"
This mask is magnificent! Even better than the picture.
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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.
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