NOVICA White and Red Hand Carved Painted Wood Wall Mask,

NOVICA White and Red Hand Carved Painted Wood Wall Mask, 'Protect The Forest'
- Size: 17" H x 5" 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
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About this item: This long, narrow face could appear in the trunk of a tree, crowned by slender branches. Carved by hand from seasoned African African rubberwood, it is the expert handiwork of Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. "This mask is used by the Gonja people of Northern Ghana," he explains. "It is used to protect their forest, which they believe is the resting place of their ancestors." Named Koholo â€“ a Gonja word that means "protect the jungle," it receives its white coloration from applications of clay.

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 Kitchen
ItemPartNumber 171619
Model 171619
Color White
Size Large
UnitCount 1
UPCs 808773191457
EANs 0808773191457
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	NOVICA
Manufacturer	NOVICA
Binding	Kitchen
ItemPartNumber	171619
Model	171619
Color	White
Size	Large
UnitCount	1
UPCs	808773191457
EANs	0808773191457
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

NOVICA White and Red Hand Carved Painted Wood Wall Mask, 'Protect The Forest'

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