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Unique Nigerian Mask, "Boys to Men"

Name: Unique Nigerian Mask, 'Boys to Men'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 171653
Price: 59.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.82 (133 reviews)

Product ID: 171653

by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu (133)

Symmetrical features in golden ochre are accented with red, white and black. By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, the youthful mask receives applications of brass... more

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Symmetrical features in golden ochre are accented with red, white and black. By Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, the youthful mask receives applications of brass repoussé on each cheek. "This mask is representative of the Bare people of Kano State in Nigeria," he explains. "Boys wear these masks during their initiation rites into adulthood." The artisan names this piece Olu Ku, meaning "Growing Up" in the Hausa language.

0.39 kgs
0.9 lbs

35 cm H x 14 cm W x 6 cm D
13.75" H x 5.5" W x 2.4" D

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US/Imperial

African rubberwood and brass
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 171653

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Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

West Africa

Hand-carved African masks

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Caring for Children

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Moving On Up

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133

Bert

Verified Reviewer

May 04, 2025

“Fabulous artwork”

Abdul is such a talented craftsman and artist, as well. I have had this beautiful box sitting on my coffee table for quite some time now. My apologies to Abdul for the overdue review. Thanks again, Abdul!

Purchased Item An Honest Man, Artisan Carved African Mask Theme Wood Box

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Kim

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Mar 06, 2025

“Conversational piece due to its meaning.”

The mask lacks vibrance. The colors are dull. Very Primitive in nature. The red doesnt appear as vivid as the photo. The size is nice. I recognize that one cant duplicate a mask over and over exactly due to it being handmade.

Purchased Item Cry for Victory, Three-Headed African Mask Carved by Hand in 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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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