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Gye Nyame African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana, "Sankin Kal"

Product ID: 341282

For a beautiful and regal addition to your home decor, this African mask is designed by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He hand-carves the mask of sese wood... more

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For a beautiful and regal addition to your home decor, this African mask is designed by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He hand-carves the mask of sese wood, painted with colorful designs and decorated with intricate patterns. Two Adinkra Gye Nyame symbols, meaning "except for God," decorate the forehead. The mask is named Sankin Kal, a Hausa phrase meaning "beautiful royal."

  • 0.76 kgs
  • 1.7 lbs
  • 43 cm H x 14 cm W x 9 cm D
  • 17" H x 5.5" W x 3.5" D

  • Sese wood
  • Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Intended as wall decor
  • Rustic, rugged finish
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 341282
  • 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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