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African Wood Mask, "Protect the Forest"

Name: African Wood Mask, 'Protect the Forest'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 171619
Price: 69.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.82 (133 reviews)

Product ID: 171619

by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu (133)

This long, narrow face could appear in the trunk of a tree, crowned by slender branches. Carved by hand from seasoned African African rubberwood, it... more

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This long, narrow face could appear in the trunk of a tree, crowned by slender branches. Carved by hand from seasoned African African rubberwood, it is the expert handiwork of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "This mask is used by the Gonja people of Northern Ghana," he explains. "It is used to protect their forest, which they believe is the resting place of their ancestors." Named Koholo – a Gonja word that means "protect the jungle," it receives its white coloration from applications of clay.

0.29 kgs
0.6 lbs

43 cm H x 13 cm W x 6 cm D
17" H x 5" W x 2.4" D

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US/Imperial

African rubberwood
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 171619

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Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

West Africa

Hand-carved African masks

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ERIC R.

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Jun 17, 2016

“Africa at it's finest , haunting face of protector”

Great colors

On my wall with all of the reat of the faces

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Brigitte

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Aug 16, 2016

“African Wood Mask”

The mask arrived today. Very beautiful, Im very happy with my purchase. I will order from Abdul again. Thank you.

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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!

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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

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

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

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

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

Meet the Artist

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu Hand-carved African masks

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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."

Latest Update“I joined Novica in 2010. My sales at Novica have helped me in various ways. The education of my kids matters to me a lot, and my Novica... read more