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Folding Accent Table with Animal Motifs from Ghana, "Forest"

Product ID: 246989

Ali Mohammed by Ali Mohammed (99)
Ali Mohammed of Ghana creates a beautiful accent table, carefully etched with all the creatures of the forest. A lion, elephant, hippo, deer, ram... more

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Ali Mohammed of Ghana creates a beautiful accent table, carefully etched with all the creatures of the forest. A lion, elephant, hippo, deer, ram, giraffe, cow and bird wander amid mountains and trees to adorn the tabletop, while wavy motifs decorate the legs. The table is crafted by hand from native sese wood and finished in black and ivory for a distinctive home accent. It folds for easy storage when not in use.

  • 2.24 kgs
  • 4.9 lbs
  • Open: 41.5 cm H x 45 cm W x 41 cm D
  • Open: 16.25" H x 17.75" W x 16.25" D
  • Folded: 48 cm H x 45 cm W x 7.5 cm D
  • Folded: 19" H x 17.75" W x 3" D

  • Sese wood
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Folds for easy storage
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 246989
Ali Mohammed
Ali Mohammed

West Africa

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Ali financially supports the education of two of his own children and two others in primary school.

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Ali Mohammed has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $2000.

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Starting off with very humble earnings, Ali has worked hard to grow his workshop and better his livelihood and that of his family.

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Ali currently supports four children who are all under the age of ten.

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Ali Mohammed Hand-carved wood masks and jewelry

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"I was good at learning through watching my brother when he was carving, and then I would try my hand and I would ask for assistance when needed."

"I was born in Accra and I grew up to become a friendly and curious person. It is my curiosity that has guided me in learning this art and honing... read more

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