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African Sese Wood Turtle Mask in Red and Black from Ghana, "Rustic Tortoise"

Name: African Sese Wood Turtle Mask in Red and Black from Ghana, 'Rustic Tortoise'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 285507
Price: 58.72 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.94 (31 reviews)

Product ID: 285507

by Abdulai Osman Adam (31)

Crafted by hand of sese wood, this African mask features colors of black and red with a rustic finish. Ghanaian artisan Abdulai Osman Adam designs the... more

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Crafted by hand of sese wood, this African mask features colors of black and red with a rustic finish. Ghanaian artisan Abdulai Osman Adam designs the mask, adding a gold-tone brass accent in the shape of a tortoise to the forehead.

0.32 kgs
0.7 lbs

23.5 cm H x 14.5 cm W x 7.5 cm D
9.25" H x 5.75" W x 3" D

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Sese wood, brass
Features a rustic, rugged finish
Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Intended as wall decor
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 285507

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Abdulai Osman Adam

West Africa

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Nadine

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Feb 12, 2024

“Baluba...”

Gift for son, he absolutely loves it as this is his first mask of many to cover his wall... I say, it is well made and beautifully crafted and would definitely buy again for myself.

Purchased Item Baluba Rings, African Sese Wood Mask with Beige and Black Rings from Ghana

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Consuelo

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May 22, 2023

“A cherished gift”

It s a beauty; all we could hope & a lovely piece to add to his collection

Add to his collection of elephant This was a gift for Dr Covington Occasion: thank you

Purchased Item Gye Nyame Elephant, Wood Aluminum and Brass Elephant Sculpture from Ghana

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B. Lynne

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Dec 16, 2022

“Perfect symbol”

For years my son and I used a single musical note as a symbol between the two of us. Finding this was such a treat. It was a perfect gift for him and designed in such a way that it was masculine enough.

Purchased Item Dark Note, Ebony Wood Musical Note Pendant Necklace from Ghana

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Abdulai Osman Adam has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $300 and the most recent for $600.

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Meet the Artist

Abdulai Osman Adam African masks and carvings

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"A lot of creativity is involved to bring out the actual beauty of an item."

"I was born on May 5, 1981, in Accra. My friends say I am a truthful, hardworking and honest person. "It took a painful experience for me to... read more