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Sese Wood and Aluminum Friendship Mask from Ghana, "My Ore"

Product ID: 291039

This Ghanaian mask is named Ore, a Yoruba name meaning "friend." Abubakari Alhassan hand-carves a smiling face of local sese wood, giving it... more

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This Ghanaian mask is named Ore, a Yoruba name meaning "friend." Abubakari Alhassan hand-carves a smiling face of local sese wood, giving it a pointed hat and a tapered bottom. He accents the mask with embossed aluminum sheet, resulting in a striking texture that reflects traditional scarification practices.

  • 1.15 kgs
  • 2.5 lbs
  • 37 cm H x 12.5 cm W x 13.5 cm D
  • 14.5" H x 4.9" W x 5.25" D

  • Sese wood, aluminum
  • Features a rustic, rugged finish
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Intended for display on a tabletop or other flat surface
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 291039
Abubakari Alhassan
Abubakari Alhassan

West Africa

Hand-carved African masks, sculptures and drums

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Felicia

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Dec 02, 2018

“Great for a wedding gift”

The color and design is beautiful!

Purchased Item Gursi Couple, Handcrafted African Wood Gursi Mask from Ghana

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Jodi Lorene

From New Albany IN

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Dec 27, 2017

“Stylish and Fun”

I purchased this as a gift for someone at Christmas. He loves it. He carried it around all day tapping and patting on the drum. Announcing his arrival into every room. And, yes, this was a grown man.

Decor and/or Entertainment small drum percussion decor
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Maxine

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Sep 29, 2017

“This is now a treasured work of art in my lounge.”

This to me is a symbol pf fine craftsmanship. It takes pride of place on my lounge wall and everyone who visits just loves this work of art as I do.

This takes pride of place like many other African artifacts on my lounge wall - truely beautiful. Best wishes to the artist
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This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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Abubakari Alhassan has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $500.

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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

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"My interest in the arts and carvings started at a very tender age, as I was fascinated by pieces of wood and calabashes."

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