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Hand Crafted Wood Mask, "Fortune"

Product ID: 141263

Salihu Ibrahim by Salihu Ibrahim (132)
Geometric motifs adorn tall horns on this dramatic mask. Meticulously carved by Salihu Ibrahim, it comes from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso. Ibrahim... more

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Geometric motifs adorn tall horns on this dramatic mask. Meticulously carved by Salihu Ibrahim, it comes from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso. Ibrahim paints the mask by hand and rubs it with white clay, while river stones become the shining eyes. Such masks are thought to bring good fortune and are used to celebrate a bountiful harvest.

  • 0.77 kgs
  • 1.7 lbs
  • 69 cm H x 18 cm W x 10 cm D
  • 27" H x 7" W x 3.9" D

  • Sese wood
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 141263
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim

áfrica Occidental

Máscaras y esculturas de madera talladas a mano

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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.

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

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

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

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Meet the Artist
Salihu Ibrahim

Salihu Ibrahim Máscaras y esculturas de madera talladas a mano

(132)

"Trabajé con el tallador de cabezas del jefe durante unos 15 años, tiempo durante el cual aprendí los diversos estilos y técnicas de los métodos tradicionales Ashanti y Akwamu de tallado en madera".

Última actualización“He estado trabajando con Novica durante más de 17 años. Desde 2003 hasta ahora he visto muchos cambios maravillosos desde que me... read more

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Hand Crafted Wood Mask Geometric motifs adorn tall horns on this dramatic mask. Meticulously carved by Salihu Ibrahim, it comes from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso. Ibrahim paints the mask by hand and rubs it with white clay, while river stones become the shining eyes. Such masks are thought to bring good fortune and are used to celebrate a bountiful harvest. African wood mask Fortune
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