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African Wood Wall Mask, "Frightening"

Product ID: 171652

A stern visage seems to scowl, at the same time eliciting awe. Powerful in its beauty, this mask is embellished with finely embossed plates of brass... more

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A stern visage seems to scowl, at the same time eliciting awe. Powerful in its beauty, this mask is embellished with finely embossed plates of brass and aluminum, and artfully painted by hand. "The masks are seen in the area of Lawra in the Upper West Region of Ghana," says artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "They are hung in the farms during the harvest season to frighten away those who would want to steal the crops." He names the mask Soro, a Hausa word which means "Scaring."

  • 0.70 kgs
  • 1.5 lbs
  • 42 cm H x 15 cm W x 7 cm D
  • 16.5" H x 6" W x 2.8" D

  • African rubberwood, brass and aluminum
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 171652
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

West Africa

Hand-carved African masks

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Arrita

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Jun 11, 2024

Very detailed”

Nicely made solid, and the color is stunning and distinct.

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Barbara

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May 12, 2024

awesome mask”

loved it

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JOSEPH

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Apr 04, 2024

A lovely work of art”

My wife and I love this tribal mask keep up the good work Abdul. We will be ordering again shortly. Thank You Joseph

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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

Caring for Children

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

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

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

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

Enabling Education

Abdul financially supports the education of his own four children and the four other children that live with him.

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