Handcrafted African Knowledge Mask, "Nimdie"
Meaning "Knowledge" in Akan, the "Nimdie" is an original mask designed by Ali Mohammed. "I want to emphasize the importance of acquiring knowledge and the need to educate our children," says the Ghanaian artist. He carves the sese wood mask by hand and paints it blue with red eye brows, nose and lips, and black hair.
- 0.54 kgs
- 1.2 lbs
- 50 cm H x 18 cm W x 8 cm D
- 19.75" H x 7" W x 3.1" D
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07/28/2018
"I love this goddess!"





The workmanship is just beautiful, exactly as pictured...hand painted, vibrant, exotic...you will ove it...worth every penny! I hung it above my computer in a room where the colors are red and teal, and its perfect!
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Nimdie, Handcrafted African Knowledge Mask
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Verified Reviewer
02/12/2021
"Love the design, unique Santa!"





Love this Santa dude, especially his little belly!
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- home decoration
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Father Christmas, Unique Santa Claus African Christmas Sculpture
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Verified Reviewer
02/03/2021
"Santa"





Beautiful work, would not hesitate buying from this Artist again.
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Father Christmas, Unique Santa Claus African Christmas Sculpture
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Verified Reviewer
02/01/2021
"Bought this for my collection"





Beautiful
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Father Christmas, Unique Santa Claus African Christmas Sculpture
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Verified Reviewer
01/29/2021
"Love the look"





This can be bought from other venues but I love the size when I wear them.
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Verified Reviewer
01/20/2021
"Lovely Father Christmas"





I love to find Santa Claus in all colors and this one is lovely. Well made and sturdy- looked great with our decorations.
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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!
Ali financially supports the education of two of his own children and two others in primary school.
Ali Mohammed has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $2000.
Starting off with very humble earnings, Ali has worked hard to grow his workshop and better his livelihood and that of his family.
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
"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."