Symbol of longevity, a tortoise makes his patient way across this mask. Abdul Karim Star carves the beautiful design named Kodo – "Long Life" in the language of Ghana's Hausa people. Rows of parallel lines cover the features of the enigmatic personage. Gifted to the leader of a community, such masks carry a prayer for many years more to take care of his people.
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She would be the first one to admit to her good fortune. Perhaps the mask works some magic too ;)
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This colorful mask looks beautiful next to the others I have. It is a little heavier than I expected, but it is made to be displayed. It is worth the money. The leather on the back (used for hanging it) was off center but the weight of the mask makes it firmly stay in the position you put it in on the wall, so it was not a problem. Thanks for your hard work in making it, Abdul Karim Star!
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Exquisite! Excellent workmanship!!
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"I was accused of smuggling museum pieces [and] detained… until inspectors… went to the workshop… They realized I had made the pieces…."
"My name is Abdul Karim Star, and I was born in the northern region of Ghana in 1966. Unfortunately, when I was four years old my parents... read more