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colourful Sese Wood and Brass African Mask from Ghana, "Stunning Amahle"

Product ID: 361765

Expressing Africa's rich mask traditions, Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand-carves this mask of sese wood. Featuring an oval shape, it is... more

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Expressing Africa's rich mask traditions, Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand-carves this mask of sese wood. Featuring an oval shape, it is painted with a variety of colours while accented with etched line motifs. Embossed brass accenting the eyes gives the mask a textured surface that reflects traditional scarification practises. A clay rub gives this mask an antiqued finish. Mohamadu names it Amahle, meaning "beautiful ones" in South Africa's Zulu language.

  • 0.19 kgs
  • 0.4 lbs
  • 7.5" H x 3.9" W x 2.2" D
  • 7.5" H x 3.9" W x 2.2" D

  • Sese wood, brass
  • Features an aged antique finish
  • Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Intended as wall decor
  • Made in Ghana
  • Ships fast from USA
  • Product ID: 361765
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Marsha

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Mar 21, 2023

“Dramatic Beauty!”

This is the second mask by this artist that I have purchased. This one is more petite and fits well into the artistic scheme on my Livingroom wall.

Interesting Color Combination.
Purchased Item Stunning Amahle, Colorful Sese Wood and Brass African Mask from Ghana

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Bert

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May 04, 2025

“Fabulous artwork”

Abdul is such a talented craftsman and artist, as well. I have had this beautiful box sitting on my coffee table for quite some time now. My apologies to Abdul for the overdue review. Thanks again, Abdul!

Purchased Item An Honest Man, Artisan Carved African Mask Theme Wood Box

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Kim

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Mar 06, 2025

“Conversational piece due to its meaning.”

The mask lacks vibrance. The colors are dull. Very Primitive in nature. The red doesnt appear as vivid as the photo. The size is nice. I recognize that one cant duplicate a mask over and over exactly due to it being handmade.

Purchased Item Cry for Victory, Three-Headed African Mask Carved by Hand in Ghana

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Caring for Children

Caring for Children

Abdul has four children of his own and and cares for an additional four. All eight children live with him and he treats them all as his own.

Job Creator

Job Creator

Abdul has a dream of establishing an art academy for carving and sharing the African culture that is so closely tied to wood carving. So far, he has trained over 30 people but hopes that number can grow to be in the hundreds with an academy.

Moving On Up

Moving On Up

Since he started working with NOVICA, he has been able to grow his business. Through NOVICA and his determination, every day he gets a little closer to his goal of empowering and training others in carving.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu has received 10 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $5000. Proceeds were used to pay for improvements to his workshop.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Abdul financially supports the education of his own four children and the four other children that live with him.

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"In 2000, I went into carving and since then I have never regretted it. But I haven't abandoned painting completely either."

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