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Hand Crafted West African Colorful Wood Wall Mask from Ghana, "Barowa"
In an elaborate two-week process, Ghanian artisan Saeed Musah crafts this stunning wall mask carved from sese wood. This mask is ornately detailed using brass plates on the forehead and multi-colored recycled glass beads below the eyes. It is titled Barowa, which means "No Trouble" in the Hausa language.
- 0.63 kgs
- 1.4 lbs
- 27 cm H x 23 cm W x 7.5 cm D
- 10.75" H x 9" W x 3" D
- Sese wood, recycled glass beads, brass
- Intended as wall decor
- Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture
- Recycled materials may vary slightly in color and/or pattern
- Free Gift Wrap? Yes
- Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in West Africa
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Saeed Musah has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $1100.
This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
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Saeed Musah Hand-carved African masks
"I use brass, aluminum, wood and recycled glass beads in my work. My hope is to work hard and expand my workshop to train more people in my community."
