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Send to a friendHand Carved Wood Jewelry Box, "Proud Giraffe"
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Ahmed Baba Osmanu hand-carves a handsome jewelry box, similar to those once given to victorious warriors. This sese wood box is decorated with elephant motifs embossed on aluminum, as well as a proud giraffe on the box's lid.
- 0.76 kgs
- 1.7 lbs
- 17 cm H x 25 cm W x 12 cm D
- 6.75" H x 9.75" W x 4.7" D
- Sese wood and aluminum
- Made in Ghana.
- Ships fast from USA.
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Microcredit Financing
Ahmed Baba Osmanu has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $300. Proceeds were used to invest in the wood, metal plate, polish and paint that he uses in his sculptures and wood- work.
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Write a review"My creations are basically both decorative and utilitarian. My materials come from our environment, and I use various types of wood and plate."
"I was born on March 20, 1960. After completing my elementary education in 1975, I joined my late uncle, Alhaji Adamu Osmanu, and started trading... read more
