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Handcrafted Wood Wall Mask, "Blessings and Peace"

Name: Handcrafted Wood Wall Mask, 'Blessings and Peace'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 100291
Price: 129.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (131 reviews)

Product ID: 100291

by Salihu Ibrahim (131)

With its perky crest, a rooster stands proudly atop a green bearded face in this mask. Fluid in its beauty, the sese wood carving comes from the Guro... more

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With its perky crest, a rooster stands proudly atop a green bearded face in this mask. Fluid in its beauty, the sese wood carving comes from the Guro people of Côte d'Ivoire, where such masks represent the spirits of the underworld. This carving by Salihu Ibrahim represents blessings and peace.

0.48 kgs
1.1 lbs

46 cm H x 13.5 cm W x 10 cm D
18" H x 5.25" 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: 100291

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Salihu Ibrahim

West Africa

Hand-carved wood masks and sculptures

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131

Yu

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Jan 14, 2020

“Nice piece”

It is a really lovely item, over my expectations, all the details are wonderful

Purchased Item Blessings and Peace, Handcrafted Wood Wall Mask

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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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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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