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| Orientation | Portrait |
|---|---|
| Item Shape | Oblong |
| Theme | Nigerian |
| Wall Art Form | Hanging Sculpture |
| Color | Beige |
| Product Style | Natural |
| Room Type | Bedroom, Home Office, Living Room |
| Color Family | Brown |
| Pattern | Intricate Patterns |
| Frame Type | Unframed |
| Special Features | Handcrafted, Artisanal Finish |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Decorative |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Material | Wood |
| Frame Material | Wood |
| Finish Type | Distressed |
| Paper Finish | Matte |
| Cover Material | Wood |
| Size | 3.5"L x 6.8"W |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 3.5"L x 6.75"W |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Contributor | Abdul Aziz Mohamadu |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00808773261372 |
| Manufacturer | NOVICA |
| UPC | 808773261372 |
| Included Components | Novica 179924 "My Beautiful Lover" Nigerian Wood Mask |
Among the Hausa people of Nigeria," says artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, "masks such as these are given to a woman by a man as a wedding proposal. If she does not return the mask, the proposal has been accepted." Named Shawa – Hausa for "Lover's Beauty".
This contemporary example is hand-carved of native rubberwood and adorned with intricate aluminum nailhead patterns before being rubbed with a white clay finish for an aged effect. Comes ready to hang.
At a tender age, I used to draw pictures from magazines with a pencil. During my primary education, I painted with watercolors, to the admiration of my parents and their friends. This gave me confidence and inspired me to continue. I knew I'd be a painter in the future, as I realized that the flair for painting was in-born. When I was in senior high, I used to visit friends who were in college pursuing courses in painting. I'd practice with them using acrylics on canvas – I didn't find it difficult. In fact, I started to paint for people in my neighborhood upon request. When talking to people whose livelihood was painting and learning the challenges they encountered in selling a single canvas, it set me to thinking about whether to pursue this dream of becoming a painter.
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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
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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