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Wood centerpiece, "Obaaba"

Product ID: 203315

Walking forward yet looking back, an antelope leaves its mark on this centerpiece by Abdul Salami Amadu. He calls this design Obaaba, which in the Ga... more

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Walking forward yet looking back, an antelope leaves its mark on this centerpiece by Abdul Salami Amadu. He calls this design Obaaba, which in the Ga language means "come back." Amadu carves the black and red centerpiece from sese wood and etches the composition with admirable dexterity.

  • 0.45 kgs
  • 1.0 lbs
  • 9 cm H x 20 cm Diam.
  • 3.5" H x 7.75" Diam.

  • Sese wood
  • For decorative use only
  • Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Not for use with foods
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 203315
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Abdul Salami Amadu
Abdul Salami Amadu

West Africa

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kathy

From OREGON CITY

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Mar 23, 2019

“Wood vase”

I really like this vase from Africa. It is painted nice and I like how he carved the wood. I put on my shelf with all my other vases both ceramic and wood. Beautiful detailing.

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Purchased Item Black Vessel, Handcrafted Sese Wood Decorative Vase in Black form Ghana

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Jerry

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Mar 21, 2019

“Delight to the eye”

Everything about this small vase looks and feels nice. Its a true work of art. And what an amazingly superb packaging job to protect it in transit. This vase rounds out my floral project perfectly.

Purchased Item Majestic Onyx, Handmade Onyx Sese Wood Decorative Vase from West Africa

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Microcredit Financing

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

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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Job Creator

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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Moving On Up

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

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Caring for Children

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