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Hand-Carved Songye Woman African Sese Wood Wall Mask, "Songye Woman"

Name: Hand-Carved Songye Woman African Sese Wood Wall Mask, 'Songye Woman'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 301522
Price: 247.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (132 reviews)

Product ID: 301522

by Salihu Ibrahim (132)

Inspired by the Songye people of central Africa, Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim hand-carves this beautiful sese wood African mask. It depicts a... more

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Inspired by the Songye people of central Africa, Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim hand-carves this beautiful sese wood African mask. It depicts a woman's shape with a stoic expression. The Songye people are world renowned for their wood carving skills.

0.93 kgs
2.1 lbs

54.5 cm H x 20 cm W x 11.5 cm D
21.5" H x 7.75" W x 4.5" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Intended as wall decor
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 301522

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Salihu Ibrahim

West Africa

Hand-carved wood masks and sculptures

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132

WillieMae

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May 17, 2025

“TIGARI PSYCHIC”

IT TOOK ME WEEKS TO PLAN, AS IT RESIDES IN MY APARTMENT, CURRENTLY! AS IM SURE, THAT THE OWNER OF THIS STATUE AND ALL HIS STATUES ARE BLESSED WITH THE SPIRIT OF INVESTING INTO HIS PRODUCTS! AND OTHERS WILL PURCHASE THEIR OWN.

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WillieMae

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May 17, 2025

“SPIRIT OF DARKNESS”

UNFORTUNATELY I DIDNT CHOSE THE EXPRESS ROUTE, HOWEVER THE PIECE IS AMAZING AND LEAVES YOU IN AWH! I FELT LIKE I CHILD IN A CANDY STORE, STILL DO! AS MORE PURCHASES ARE NEEDED!

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Dominique

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Nov 02, 2024

“A cherished heirloom”

A striking and well crafted mask. I get compliments on this piece whenever visitors come to my home.

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Microcredit Financing

Salihu Ibrahim has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1250 and the most recent for $5000. Proceeds were used to expand his workshop by hiring additional carvers.

Preserving Traditions

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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Meet the Artist

Salihu Ibrahim Hand-carved wood masks and sculptures

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"I worked with the chief's head carver for about 15 years, during which time I learned the various styles and techniques of Ashanti and Akwamu traditional methods of wood carving."

"Greetings from Ghana, West Africa, where we are thinking of you and thanking you for such a successful work year. From myself, my family, and my... read more