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Wood sculpture, "Male Dan Harvest Spoon"

Name: Wood sculpture, 'Male Dan Harvest Spoon'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 183608
Price: 119.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (131 reviews)

Product ID: 183608

by Salihu Ibrahim (131)

"This type of spoon is used by the head of the family from the Dan tribe during their first harvest season," says Salihu Ibrahim as he... more

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"This type of spoon is used by the head of the family from the Dan tribe during their first harvest season," says Salihu Ibrahim as he explains the traditions of this Ivoirian tribe. "Some of the harvested crops are cooked during a large family gathering. After the meal, the head of the family and the elders dance with hands raised high to thank the gods for blessing their land so they can have more crops to feed them, as well as asking the gods for a bumper harvest in subsequent seasons. As they dance, the head of the family holds the spoon in his hands." Ibrahim carves the sese wood sculpture by hand, masterfully detailing a nude male figure.

0.58 kgs
1.3 lbs

17" H x 4.3" W x 3.2" D
17" H x 4.3" W x 3.2" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 183608

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Salihu Ibrahim

West Africa

Hand-carved wood masks and sculptures

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131

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.

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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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