African Dogon Style Relief Panel Made from Calabash 'Brisah Dogon Board' Item ID: 2671803805

Name: African Dogon Style Relief Panel Made from Calabash 'Brisah Dogon Board'
Brand: Ayoma Alhassan
SKU: 2671803805
Price: 109.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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About this item

"Dogon boards were traditionally placed on doors, and incorporated animal and human symbols to protect the entrance to the home. The Dogon are an ethnic group living in the central plateau region of Mali, in Western Africa. Artisan Ayoma Alhassan presents his interpretation of a Dogon board, incorporating male figures that depict how strong the men are in working to take care of their women, and lizard motifs that symbolize the hope that the Dogon traditions will continue. The artisan names his original relief panel Brisah, which means 'rest' in the Bulsa tongue. The panel's raised motifs are formed from hardened calabash."

Item detail

2.17 lb
14.3 inches H x 8.8 inches W x 1.2 inches D
1.74 lbs
14.3 inches H x 8.8 inches W x 1.2 inches D
Calabash
plywood
charcoal
glue
Features a rustic
rugged finish
Hand-crafted item -- color
size and/or motif may vary slightly
Intended as wall decor

Made in Ghana

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About the maker

Ayoma Alhassan

"In line with my work, I met a lady whom I married, and we had two kids. Unfortunately, she is now dead, but I remarried because I was still young. My dream for the future is to revamp my old workshop. Art for me is a passion, and so I will be teaching more and more youth. I have also taught my son to do the calabash art finishing. My aim is to continue building on my creative skills.”

Distinctive Decor Style Cultural Wall Decor Animal Themed Wall Decor Wood Wall Decor Gourd Wall Decor Lizard Wall Decor Beige Wall Decor

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Meet the maker

Ayoma Alhassan wood masks, sculptures and home accents

“I am Ayoma Alhassaan. I was born in Nima, a suburb of Accra. My mum was a trader and my dad a gardener. I come from a very large family; I have 5 siblings. I am a very hardworking artist. After form 3, I didn't continue with my education. A friend of mine convinced me to travel to Lagos, Nigeria, and that was why I didn't continue with my education. I had to work in a harbor. From Lagos I went to Libya, and later I returned to Ghana to learn art and finishing at the Accra Art Centre. That was where I also learned to design calabash pieces, and I have now mastered the craft.

"In line with my work, I met a lady whom I married, and we had two kids. Unfortunately, she is now dead, but I remarried because I was still young. My dream for the future is to revamp my old workshop. Art for me is a passion, and so I will be teaching more and more youth. I have also taught my son to do the calabash art finishing. My aim is to continue building on my creative skills.”

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