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Woven Raffia Sun Hat from West Africa, "Shady Lane"

Name: Woven Raffia Sun Hat from West Africa, 'Shady Lane'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 409637
Price: 172.89 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.69 (67 reviews)

Product ID: 409637

by Francis Agbete (67)

Keep the sun off your face with Francis Agbete's woven sun hat, which features a wide brim for lots of shade. Woven from 100% raffia in Ghana, the hat... more

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Keep the sun off your face with Francis Agbete's woven sun hat, which features a wide brim for lots of shade. Woven from 100% raffia in Ghana, the hat features a colourful striped pattern and a braided leather cord you can adjust to the length of your liking.

0.17 kgs
0.4 lbs

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100% raffia, leather cord
Adjustable strap(s)
Dry cleaning recommended
Genuine leather may naturally show subtle marks, scratches or wrinkles
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 409637

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Francis Agbete

West Africa

Wood masks and leather desk sets

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Jeanting

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Apr 14, 2025

“Great”

I got this for my dad to use on his office desk. It looks nice!

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JAVIER

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Nov 04, 2024

“Precioso!”

Es un Nacimiento muy bonito! Una artesanía muy trabajaba. Llegó pronto y es tal cual aparece en las fotos y en la descripción. Muy contento! Gracias.

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Virginia

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May 18, 2024

“Perfect!”

Just received, and was delighted at the quality of workmanship and beautiful finish. Artist is congratulated on his skill.

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Microcredit Financing

Francis Agbete has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $1050. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of ebony wood, leather, brass, polish and sandpaper to increase production.

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

Francis Agbete Wood masks and leather desk sets

(67)

"I have always helped my father when he's needed me, so coming to assist my father at the workshop at this time of my educational career was not a new job for me."

"My name is Francis Agbete and I come from a family of traditional wood carvers. I was born December 28, 1976 in a suburb of Accra. I attended... read more