icon hand Over $135.3 million USD sent to artisans so far!
Skip to main content

You may also like

Scroll Left
Scroll Right

African Wood Mask, "Love Is Good"

Product ID: 213569

Their feathers suggesting a heart, two birds represent love in Abdul Salami Amadu's original design. He carves the large sese wood mask by hand... more

Quantity

In your cart

Details

Their feathers suggesting a heart, two birds represent love in Abdul Salami Amadu's original design. He carves the large sese wood mask by hand, masterfully detailing the male and female birds on the forehead. The mask's florid cheeks are embossed in aluminum. Amadu calls his design "Odo pa," which means "Good Love" in the Twi dialect of the Akan people of Ghana.

  • 0.60 kgs
  • 1.3 lbs
  • 47 cm H x 12 cm W x 6 cm D
  • 18.5" H x 4.7" W x 2.4" D

  • Sese wood and aluminum
  • Intended as wall decor
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 213569
Abdul Salami Amadu
Abdul Salami Amadu

West Africa

African masks and carvings

Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Abdul Salami Amadu has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $500. Proceeds were used to stock up on raw materials for his carvings.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Job Creator

Job Creator

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

Profound Impact

Profound Impact

Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

Moving On Up

Moving On Up

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

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

This artist supports children under the age of 18.

Meet the Artist
icon up