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African Beaded Wood Decorative Plate and Stand, "God is Supreme"

Ghana's famed gye nyame symbol emerges in this decorative plate by Kobina Asmah.... more

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Ghana's famed gye nyame symbol emerges in this decorative plate by Kobina Asmah. Known as an adinkra symbol, this image is revered throughout the country; its rotating form means "I fear none except God." The Ghanaian artisan depicts the symbol in beadwork on a decorative plate of sese wood. It arrives with an iron display stand.

  • 0.29 kgs
  • 0.6 lbs
  • Plate: 3 cm H x 24 cm Diam.
  • Plate: 1.2" H x 9.5" Diam.
  • Stand/base: 10.4 cm H x 7.6 cm W x 8.4 cm D
  • Stand/base: 4.1" H x 3" W x 3.3" D

  • Sese wood, recycled glass beads, iron stand
  • For decorative use only
  • Display stand included
  • Not for use with foods
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
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Enabling Education

With the help of his income from NOVICA, Kobina was able to support his children and their education. They are now grown up and able to support themselves. Kobina sees education as something very important to him and his heart breaks when he sees children walking around or working instead of attending school. He currently helps support four children of single mothers and pays for their education. The oldest one is about to graduate high school and it has been his dream to attend university. Kobina is working hard to save and gather funds to help him achieve his dream and further his education.

Profound Impact

Profound Impact

Most of Kobina's income is from NOVICA and, although sales have been good recently, a large portion of his income goes to supporting the education of four children. Paying for their education is a huge financial burden but is a constant motivation for him to create and sell more designs.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Kobina Asmah has received 8 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $500. Proceeds were used to invest in a bulk purchase of wood, aluminum plates, and sandpaper.

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Job Creator

Kobina is a conceptual artist, designer and finisher. He depends on carvers to help him bring his designs to life. Every product purchased helps support him and those he works with.

Moving On Up

Moving On Up

Kobina started out with very a very humble income and has now been able to increase it every year further enabling him to support himself and his community.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

Kobina has two children of his own and helps support the education of four other children in his community.

Elder Master

Elder Master

This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.

 
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