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Colorful Sese Wood and Brass African Mask from Ghana, "Stunning Amahle"

Name: Colorful Sese Wood and Brass African Mask from Ghana, 'Stunning Amahle'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 361765
Price: 42.49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.82 (133 reviews)

Product ID: 361765

by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu (133)

Expressing Africa's rich mask traditions, Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand-carves this mask of sese wood. Featuring an oval shape, it is... more

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Expressing Africa's rich mask traditions, Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand-carves this mask of sese wood. Featuring an oval shape, it is painted with a variety of colors while accented with etched line motifs. Embossed brass accenting the eyes gives the mask a textured surface that reflects traditional scarification practices. A clay rub gives this mask an antiqued finish. Mohamadu names it Amahle, meaning "beautiful ones" in South Africa's Zulu language.

0.19 kgs
0.4 lbs

19 cm H x 10 cm W x 5.5 cm D
7.5" H x 3.9" W x 2.2" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood, brass
Intended as wall decor
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Features an aged antique finish
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning
Made in Ghana
Ships fast from USA
Product ID: 361765

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Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

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133

Marsha

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Mar 21, 2023

“Dramatic Beauty!”

This is the second mask by this artist that I have purchased. This one is more petite and fits well into the artistic scheme on my Livingroom wall.

Interesting Color Combination.

Purchased Item Stunning Amahle, Colorful Sese Wood and Brass African Mask from Ghana

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Arrita

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Jun 11, 2024

“Very detailed”

Nicely made solid, and the color is stunning and distinct.

Purchased Item Harvest Joy, Nigerian Wood Mask

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Barbara

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May 12, 2024

“awesome mask”

loved it

Purchased Item Adaoma Woman, Hand-Carved Black and Yellow African Wood Mask from Ghana

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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.

Meet the Artist

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu Hand-carved African masks

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"In 2000, I went into carving and since then I have never regretted it. But I haven't abandoned painting completely either."

Latest Update“I joined Novica in 2010. My sales at Novica have helped me in various ways. The education of my kids matters to me a lot, and my Novica... read more