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Sese Wood Decorative Jar of a Cat from Ghana, "Charming Cat"
Handcrafted of sese wood, a charming cat keeps your valuables safe. Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson creates this decorative jar, giving it a textured finish in black and brown.
- 0.82 kgs
- 1.8 lbs
- 20 cm H x 17 cm Diam.
- 7.75" H x 6.75" Diam.
- Sese wood
- For decorative use only
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in West Africa
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MARYLOU
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06/08/2022
"this sits on my fireplace, it is perfect"
I absolutely love this statue She Loves Life it is beautiful and reminds me to count my blessings....
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Anna
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03/21/2022
"Very nicely made."
Part of my massive fish collection from all over the world. Nice elegant size.
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Dominique
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10/14/2020
"A gorgeous ornament"
A truly unique ornament to be cherished forever. The attention to detail can be noted in the beadwork and color choices.
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Carolyn
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05/06/2020
"Gift Well Received"
I bought this for my brother last year because hes a fisherman. He really really really liked it. I have yet to see it because I havent been over to his office, but hes mentioned it several times and how much he likes it.
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Thomas
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11/04/2019
"Mask"
Beautiful
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Karen
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10/03/2019
"Very Cute"
I love hippos!
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Confronting Adversity
Anna's husband suffered from a stroke five years ago. They currently live is different cities but she travels to see him every week while taking care of her two biological children and three adopted children. Her income from NOVICA helps her pay for his medical care and to support her children.
Microcredit Financing
Anna Yawson has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $600. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, aluminum plate, and polish for production.
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Anna cares for five children, including her two biological children and three that she adopted.
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