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Hand Carved Wood Aluminum African Mask from Ghana, "Long Saaje"

Product ID: 276586

Awudu Saaed by Awudu Saaed (84)
This bearded African mask is designed and hand-carved from sese wood by Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed. Featuring hand-painted motifs in green and... more

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This bearded African mask is designed and hand-carved from sese wood by Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed. Featuring hand-painted motifs in green and black, the mask is accented with embossed aluminum for a textured look. The artisan names the mask Saaje, a Hausa word meaning "beard."

  • 0.47 kgs
  • 1.0 lbs
  • 42 cm H x 13 cm W x 7 cm D
  • 16.5" H x 5" W x 2.8" D

  • Sese wood, aluminum
  • Intended as wall decor
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 276586
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Awudu Saaed
Awudu Saaed

West Africa

Hand-carved African masks and decor

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Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Awudu Saaed has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $800. Proceeds were used to stock up on the raw materials he uses for his masks, vases and decor items.

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