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Hand Carved Wood Sculpture (Pair), "Yoruba Truth"

Name: Hand Carved Wood Sculpture (Pair), 'Yoruba Truth'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 183603
Price: 161.49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (131 reviews)

Product ID: 183603

by Salihu Ibrahim (131)

Impressed with the beliefs and traditions of the Yoruba people, Salihu Ibrahim replicates Shango staffs. Shango is the Lord of Thunder, and the Yoruba... more

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Impressed with the beliefs and traditions of the Yoruba people, Salihu Ibrahim replicates Shango staffs. Shango is the Lord of Thunder, and the Yoruba believe he will send a bolt of lightning to strike a person if he or she was not truthful when settling an important matter. Ibrahim carves each sculpted staff from sese wood, adorning the male figure with orange glass beads. Both figures wear an axe of justice for a headdress.

0.29 kgs
0.6 lbs

13.75" H x 3.5" W x 1.6" D
13.75" H x 3.5" W x 1.6" D

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Sese wood and glass beads
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 183603

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Salihu Ibrahim

West Africa

Hand-carved wood masks and sculptures

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Dominique

From San Francisco Bay Area

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Nov 02, 2024

“A cherished heirloom”

A striking and well crafted mask. I get compliments on this piece whenever visitors come to my home.

Purchased Item Tigari Psychic, Ghanaian Wood Mask from Africa

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Joowon

From Los Angeles, CA

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Apr 29, 2024

“Good quality”

Excellent work!

Purchased Item African Pillow Throne, African Wood Sculpture

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Joowon

From Los Angeles, CA

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Apr 25, 2024

“Beutiful item”

As expected

Purchased Item Lobi Throne, Unique Wood Sculpture

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Microcredit Financing

Salihu Ibrahim has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1250 and the most recent for $5000. Proceeds were used to expand his workshop by hiring additional carvers.

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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Meet the Artist

Salihu Ibrahim Hand-carved wood masks and sculptures

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"I worked with the chief's head carver for about 15 years, during which time I learned the various styles and techniques of Ashanti and Akwamu traditional methods of wood carving."

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