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Fair Trade African Wood Mask, "Spirit World Protection"

Name: Fair Trade African Wood Mask, 'Spirit World Protection'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 171615
Price: 91.05 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.82 (133 reviews)

Product ID: 171615

by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu (133)

Deep red eyes seem all-seeing, their color blazing against narrow cheeks beneath a forehead heavy with repoussé. The elegant mask takes its white... more

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Deep red eyes seem all-seeing, their color blazing against narrow cheeks beneath a forehead heavy with repoussé. The elegant mask takes its white tones from applications of clay. "This mask is used during the Nkyidwo festival by the Essumeja people in Ghana's Asanti region. The rituals are held in the Asantemanso forest, a place known to be the ancestral origin of the Asantes. These rituals are performed to invoke the constant protection of the spirit world and the ancestors," Abdul Aziz Mohamadu explains. He names the piece Abanbo – "Protection" in the Akan language.

0.30 kgs
0.7 lbs

45 cm H x 13 cm W x 5 cm D
17.75" H x 5" W x 2" D

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US/Imperial

African rubberwood and aluminum
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 171615

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Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

West Africa

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Philip

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Apr 16, 2023

“Lovely mask”

Lovely mask - looks great on the wall and works perfectly in our home.

Purchased Item Spirit World Protection, Fair Trade African Wood Mask

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Bert

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May 04, 2025

“Fabulous artwork”

Abdul is such a talented craftsman and artist, as well. I have had this beautiful box sitting on my coffee table for quite some time now. My apologies to Abdul for the overdue review. Thanks again, Abdul!

Purchased Item An Honest Man, Artisan Carved African Mask Theme Wood Box

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Kim

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Mar 06, 2025

“Conversational piece due to its meaning.”

The mask lacks vibrance. The colors are dull. Very Primitive in nature. The red doesnt appear as vivid as the photo. The size is nice. I recognize that one cant duplicate a mask over and over exactly due to it being handmade.

Purchased Item Cry for Victory, Three-Headed African Mask Carved by Hand in Ghana

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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

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

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

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.