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Product ID: 262200
This elaborate and colorful African mask comes to us from Abdul Salami Amadu in Ghana. The artisan carves the mask by hand from sese wood and paints it in green, dark red, black and brown. The cheeks and forehead feature colorful recycled glass beads in patterns reminiscent of tribal scarification.
You can find our african wood mask 'Beaded Warrior' by Abdul Salami Amadu in categories such as Ghanaian Masks and Wood Masks. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Microcredit Financing
Abdul Salami Amadu has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $500. Proceeds were used to stock up on raw materials for his carvings.
Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Job Creator
This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
Profound Impact
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
Moving On Up
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
Caring for Children
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
"The most challenging part of this craft is when am designing my work, and the nicest part is when I mix colors or use colors to paint."
"I started doing this when I completed junior high school and couldn't further my education because of financial constraints. While in junior... read more