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Hand Crafted Wood Mask, "Fortune"

Name: Hand Crafted Wood Mask, 'Fortune'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 141263
Price: 149.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (132 reviews)

Product ID: 141263

by Salihu Ibrahim (132)

Geometric motifs adorn tall horns on this dramatic mask. Meticulously carved by Salihu Ibrahim, it comes from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso. Ibrahim... more

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Geometric motifs adorn tall horns on this dramatic mask. Meticulously carved by Salihu Ibrahim, it comes from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso. Ibrahim paints the mask by hand and rubs it with white clay, while river stones become the shining eyes. Such masks are thought to bring good fortune and are used to celebrate a bountiful harvest.

0.77 kgs
1.7 lbs

69 cm H x 18 cm W x 10 cm D
27" H x 7" W x 3.9" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 141263

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Salihu Ibrahim

West Africa

Hand-carved wood masks and sculptures

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132

Steven

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May 12, 2021

“Looks great”

Love this artist

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Tatyana

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Jun 21, 2016

“my favorite”

centre of my collection

anywhere

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Joseph

From Florida

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Jul 07, 2021

“My Favorite”

This is hands down my favorite item ordered so far from Novica. It adds such intrigue and whimsy to my office wall and I truly appreciate this artist. I cherish this item.

Wall Hanging

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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.

Job Creator

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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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