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Charming Camel Hand Carved Wood Camel Statuette from West Africa

By Gordon Adu (14)

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Gordon Adu
Gordon Adu

Africa Hand-carved wood art

About this Item

West African artisan Gordon Adu creates a lovely statuette that wholly captures the uniqueness of the dromedary, or one-humped, camel. This wonderful animal has been domesticated in Africa for over 2,000 years and is key to the survival of many who rely on these animals for transport, trading, ploughing, and as a source of food and materials. The artisan creates the statuette using native sese wood, which he hand carves and dries for two weeks before painting in shades of maize yellow and brick red. Local clay is used to give the camel statuette an attractive distressed finish, which accentuates the natural and earthy appeal of the design.

Dimensions

  • 0.40 kgs
  • 0.9 lbs
  • 23 cm H x 16 cm W x 6 cm D
  • 9" H x 6.25" W x 2.4" D

Key Features

  • Sese wood
  • Features a rustic, rugged finish
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 306389
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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Gordon's eldest child is in trade school, one is in high school and two are in primary school. When Gordon was a child, he was unable to attend school due to his family's financial situation. He took small, untrained jobs here and there, and was never fulfilled by them. His mother suggested he travel to see his brother where he was taught the craft of carving. Through hard work and perseverance, Gordon became a very talented carver and made a promise to himself that he would do everything to support his children's education so they would not have to go through the same experiences.

Job Creator

Job Creator

Gordon was at one point uneducated and had no trade skills. After his brother taught him the craft of carving, he was able to turn his life around and make a living to support himself and his family. He feels extremely blessed and has since then empowered others to make a living from carving. Gordon has since been able to train several others who were in a situation similar to his, uneducated and unskilled. While he was training them, he even bought their meals because he knew this experience would help them. Since then, his assistants have started their own workshops and are able to provide for themselves. Gordon and his brother started a chain of transformation in their community that will have a lasting impact.

Profound Impact

Profound Impact

Gordon's income from NOVICA goes straight to necessities including utility bills, groceries for his family and his children's education. Increased income would allow him to continue to pay for his children's education as they start getting to the age of trade school and can train others so they can making a dignified living, too.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

Gordon has four children - Agnes Adu, Gloria Adu, Blessing Duoduwaa, and Abigail Boaduwaa. He cares for and loves each of them deeply, vowing to ensure they will have a better life than he did.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Gordon Adu has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $300. Proceeds were used to buy supplies for his craft business.

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