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Red-Blue-Yellow African Print Elastic Headband Face Mask, "Protect Yourself"
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An African print in vibrant primary colors is transformed into a bright contoured face mask. Designed by Ali Mohammed, it is double-layered, washable and reusable, and has a wide elastic band to stretch around the head. He names this design Bowuhu ban, an Akan phrase meaning "protect yourself."
Placement of colors and motifs can vary slightly but the fabric is the same.
- 20 grams
- 0.71 oz
- 11 cm L x 23 cm W
- 4.3" L x 9" W
- Each elastic loop: 19 cm L x 3 cm W
- Each elastic loop: 7.5" L x 1.2" W
- 100% cotton
- Tumble dry on low heat
- Machine wash with like colors
- Colors and/or color placement may vary
- Non-medical grade
- Use no longer than 8 hours before washing
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in West Africa
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Evie
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05/13/2022
"LOVE THESE!"
These were my Mothers Day gift and I love them. Very sentimental.
Best Uses
- Very cute, almost any time
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- This was a gift for: Myself
- Occasion: Mother's Day
Teree
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04/10/2022
"One of the favorites in my Santa collection."
Beautifully hand crafted. Unique and such a find.
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Father Christmas, Unique Santa Claus African Christmas Sculpture
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Charlene
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02/28/2022
"Subtle honor"
It was my honor to wear lovely handcrafted earrings. It is my pleasure to wear these with such a wonderful meaning and a nod to the African artisan who created this. Those in the know heartily compliment me on my choice...thats simply delightful...my heartfelt thanks.
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Erik
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02/14/2022
"Perfect gift for my wife"
My wife absolutely loved this beautiful necklace! She is passionate about the environment so this was the perfect gift! The craftsmanship put into the necklace shows! I couldn t be more pleased!
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- This was a gift for: Wife
- Occasion: Valentine's Day
Darcy
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01/24/2022
"I wear these everyday"
I love these earrings. They are beautiful and joyful and look great with almost everything! Thank you for them!
Purchased Item:
Anaconda, Sese Wood Snakeskin Motif Dangle Earrings from Ghana
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Robert
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01/22/2022
"A beautiful addition to our collection"
The photo drew my wife and I in. We collect unique Santa s and were looking for an Asian Santa — still an if anyone has a suggestion — when we saw Ali s ‘Father Christmas. We bought it and hoped the piece would be as special as the photo promised . It was. It s a beautiful piece that will remain in our family forever. Love it!
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Father Christmas, Unique Santa Claus African Christmas Sculpture
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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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