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Bead and Brass Repousse African Wall Mask with Animal Motifs, "Promise of Prosperity"
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Birds are embossed in gleaming brass to alight on an African mask. By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, this circular face reveals a cowry shell silhouette on the forehead. Such shells were once used as currency in West Africa. Named Hyebo, meaning "promise" in the Akan language, the mask is carved from sese wood.
- 0.95 kgs
- 2.1 lbs
- 30 cm H x 29.5 cm W x 9 cm D
- 11.75" H x 11.5" W x 3.5" D
- Sese wood, brass, recycled glass beads
- 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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sprintime gsunset
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07/31/2018
"I am in love with this piece!"
Incedable crafmanship! I hung it in may dining room,and receive continual compliments! It is a lovely work of art.
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- Wall decor
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Dan T
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03/02/2018
"Fantstic Piece of Artwork"
Very detailed utilizing multimple media. An excellent piece of art for my walls.
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Yvonne
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04/04/2017
"Love IT!"
Love IT!
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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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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
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
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
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
Abdul financially supports the education of his own four children and the four other children that live with him.
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