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Original African Wood Mask, "Sankofa Wisdom"

Product ID: 213570

Awudu Saaed by Awudu Saaed (84)
Ghana's Awudu Saaed creates the original design of this large sese wood mask to showcase the Sankofa Adinkra symbol. Represented by a bird looking... more

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Ghana's Awudu Saaed creates the original design of this large sese wood mask to showcase the Sankofa Adinkra symbol. Represented by a bird looking backwards, Sankofa encourages to retrieve from the past what one needs to go forward in life. In black and red, the mask is expertly carved by hand by Saaed.

  • 0.58 kgs
  • 1.3 lbs
  • 48 cm H x 12 cm W x 6 cm D
  • 19" H x 4.7" W x 2.4" D

  • Sese wood
  • Intended as wall decor
  • 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: 213570
Awudu Saaed
Awudu Saaed

West Africa

Hand-carved African masks and decor

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Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Awudu Saaed has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $800. Proceeds were used to stock up on the raw materials he uses for his masks, vases and decor items.

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Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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