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Hand Carved Wooden Igbo Mask, "Uzoma"

Name: Hand Carved Wooden Igbo Mask, 'Uzoma'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 378114
Price: 66.55 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.82 (133 reviews)

Product ID: 378114

by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu (133)

Representing Uzoma, meaning "the good way" in the Igbo language, this mask is crafted by artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu through an intensive... more

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Representing Uzoma, meaning "the good way" in the Igbo language, this mask is crafted by artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu through an intensive process requiring both patience and skill. The artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood, then allows it to dry for two weeks before sanding and hand painting the elongated nose, closed eyes, mouth and dotted incision details. The Nigerian-style mask, intended for wall use, is then painted with striking yellow and blue highlights, and finished with clay for an aged, vintage look.

0.36 kgs
0.8 lbs

24.5 cm H x 13.5 cm W x 6 cm D
9.75" H x 5.25" W x 2.4" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood, clay
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Intended as wall decor
Made in Ghana
Ships fast from USA
Product ID: 378114

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Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

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PATRICIA

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Sep 11, 2020

“Colorful Mask”

The colors on this mask are beautiful. It is on the smaller scale but works well in a group composition between and with other art pieces. this piece rounds out my collection

Purchased Item Uzoma, Hand Carved Wooden Igbo Mask

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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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Barbara

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May 12, 2024

“awesome mask”

loved it

Purchased Item Adaoma Woman, Hand-Carved Black and Yellow African Wood Mask from Ghana

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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.