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Hand Made Wood Mask, "Good Fortune"

Product ID: 78816

Abdul Karim Star depicts a mysterious personage with a tall headdress and long beard. Carved from sese wood and embellished with plates of embossed... more

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Abdul Karim Star depicts a mysterious personage with a tall headdress and long beard. Carved from sese wood and embellished with plates of embossed brass and aluminum, it represents an image from the Wangara tribe of northern Ghana. Such masks are used when celebrating good fortune, especially an abundant harvest.

  • 1.20 kgs
  • 2.6 lbs
  • 51 cm H x 11 cm W x 8 cm D
  • 20" H x 4.3" W x 3.2" D

  • Sese wood, brass and aluminum
  • CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 78816
Abdul Karim Star
Abdul Karim Star

West Africa

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Patricia

From The Islands

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Feb 16, 2021

“A wonderful addition to my sister s collection”

She would be the first one to admit to her good fortune. Perhaps the mask works some magic too ;)

Purchased Item Good Fortune, Hand Made Wood Mask

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Brandon

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Aug 15, 2019

“Beautiful Mask”

This colorful mask looks beautiful next to the others I have. It is a little heavier than I expected, but it is made to be displayed. It is worth the money. The leather on the back (used for hanging it) was off center but the weight of the mask makes it firmly stay in the position you put it in on the wall, so it was not a problem. Thanks for your hard work in making it, Abdul Karim Star!

Purchased Item King's Mask, African wood mask

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Mary

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Sep 13, 2018

“Great addition to my African artifacts”

Exquisite! Excellent workmanship!!

Purchased Item Folk Wisdom, African Wood Bird Sculpture

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Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Abdul Karim Star has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $750 and the most recent for $500. Proceeds were used to stock up on wood, metal plates, polish and paint to continue production.

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

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"I was accused of smuggling museum pieces [and] detained… until inspectors… went to the workshop… They realized I had made the pieces…."

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