NOVICA Decorative Nigerian Large African Rubber Wood Mask

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About this thing: A genuine articulation gives a false representation of the delight of a bounteous reap. Cut and painted by hand, this good looking veil originates from Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. “It is utilized by the Goroshie clan in Nigeria amid thier reap celebration called Motaka Rafi.” he says. He names it Bawule, a Hausa word which signifies “God gives.”

About our Artist: ‘I generally realized I needed to paint, however didn’t know I could bring home the bacon out of it, so I investigated different fields as well,’ reviews Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. ‘I watched ace carver Musa at his workshop for a timeframe, at that point I got a log of wood and begun cutting out a cover as I had watched him doing. This astounded Musa and he was ready to enable me to consummate the aptitude. I built up an adoration for this new workmanship, and that is the manner by which I in the long run turned into an ace carver too!’