NOVICA Nigerian Red And Black Handcrafted African Rubberwood

NOVICA Nigerian Red And Black Handcrafted African Rubberwood Mask With Brass Accents, 'Harvest Joy'
- Size: 13" H x 6.75" W x 2.4" D
- Authentic: an original NOVICA fair trade product in association with National Geographic.
- Certified: comes with an official NOVICA Story Card certifying quality & authenticity.
- Exceptional Artisan Quality by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
- Product Info: African rubberwood, copper wire and brass
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured - weâ€™ll do everything we possibly can to ensure youâ€™re a happy customer. About this item: A serious expression belies the joy of an abundant harvest. Carved and painted by hand, this handsome mask comes from Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "It is used by the Chamba people of Nigeria during the Chambalare festival, which celebrates the end of the hunger suffered in the olden days," he says. "Farmers wear the mask to remember the days of severe hunger. Although the festival is joyous and filled with merrymaking, the sight of this mask reminds people to keep their crops well and waste nothing." He names this piece Daimuwa, a Hausa word meaning "Worried." About our Artist: 'I always knew I wanted to paint, but wasn't sure I could make a living out of it, so I looked into other fields too,' recalls Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. 'I observed master carver Musa at his workshop for a period of time, then I picked up a log of wood and started carving out a mask as I had observed him doing. This surprised Musa and he was willing to help me perfect the skill. I developed a love for this new art, and that's how I eventually became a master carver too!'
Country USA
Brand NOVICA
Manufacturer NOVICA
Binding Apparel
ItemPartNumber 171664
Model 171664
Color Brown
Size Large
UnitCount 1
UPCs 808773191754
EANs 0808773191754
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	NOVICA
Manufacturer	NOVICA
Binding	Apparel
ItemPartNumber	171664
Model	171664
Color	Brown
Size	Large
UnitCount	1
UPCs	808773191754
EANs	0808773191754
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

NOVICA Nigerian Red And Black Handcrafted African Rubberwood Mask With Brass Accents, 'Harvest Joy'

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