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Sese Wood Elephant Head Pendant Necklace from Ghana 'Tusked Trunk' Item ID: 2671806557
$39This is your own listing item.
- 0.56 oz
- 23 inches min L - x 23 inches max L x 0.2 inches W
- 5 mm W
- Pendant(s): 3 inches L x 1.6 inches W
- Sese wood
- leather cord
- Avoid contact with water
- Button clasp
- Hand-crafted item -- color
- size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
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"I was born in Accra and I grew up to become a friendly and curious person. It is my curiosity that has guided me in learning this art and honing my skills. I got interested in wood carving when I was a child, when I used to visit my brother's workshop. He is Salihu Ibrahim, a featured artist.
"I used to go to his workshop when I returned from school and try my hands at sandpapering masks. When I completed junior high school, my parents could not further my education and so I joined Salihu at his workshop. I got paid for the work I did, which I saved to be able to buy my own tools.
"I remember a time, when working with my brother, that he sent me to pick up some items from a friend, and I had to travel a long distance. However by the time I arrived, I had forgotten what my brother sent me for! I felt so embarrassed. I returned without the items and had to go back for them another day.
"Since I am a curious by nature, I always want to find out how things are done. I was good at learning through watching my brother when he was carving, and then I would try my hand and would ask for assistance when needed. This helped me develop and master my carving skills.
"After 12 years of working with my brother, I started to work on my own. I have taught other carvers, and currently I have four carvers working with me. I love the art of mixing colors and affixing aluminum plates to beautify an item.
"My hope is to become successful and be able to assist several people who cannot further their education due to financial constraints."
22 Reviews for
Ali Mohammed
February 3, 2021
J
Jo-Ann
Beautiful work, would not hesitate buying from this Artist again.
Reviewed itemJanuary 20, 2021
M
Miriam
I love to find Santa Claus in all colors and this one is lovely. Well made and sturdy- looked great with our decorations.
Reviewed itemDecember 3, 2020
N
Nancy
This Santa is a wonderful addition to our family's collection. I love his expression and the little bag he carries.
Reviewed itemOctober 30, 2020
M
Marian
We all love him. He fit right in with all the others in their folk art way.
Reviewed itemApril 10, 2020
D
Delores
I expected this mask to be used next year at Xmas time. However, it's too beautiful not to display year round.
Reviewed itemDecember 2, 2019
K
Kate
Beautiful and well made. I have been watching this sculpture and finally decided to buy. I am glad I did.
Reviewed itemJanuary 18, 2023
D
Denecia
This Santa is very unique. The detail is great and it is well made. I had been eyeing this for some time. I am glad I finally made the purchase. Looking forward to displaying it.
Reviewed itemMay 11, 2019
M
Michele
This fan is exactly what I thought it to be. It is beautifully crafted for the queen that I am. It is a statement, and it only comes from the motherland. Simply put I love it!
Reviewed itemJanuary 2, 2023
L
Larissa
I especially like the bead work on this very expressive, fierce mask!
Reviewed itemSeptember 29, 2017
C
Cedric H.
The necklace always receives notice and words of admiration. I wear it with pride and a sense of fresh confidence. The artistic and skillful creation of it shines through. I love it and it has been a joy to own.
Reviewed itemSeptember 28, 2017
M
Michele
My Children are of mixed race and it's nice to see a Christmasdecoration depicting Santa as a person of color
Reviewed itemJanuary 22, 2022
R
Robert
The photo drew my wife and I in. We collect unique Santa’s and were looking for an Asian Santa — still an if anyone has a suggestion — when we saw Ali’s ‘Father Christmas.’ We bought it and hoped the piece would be as special as the photo promised . It was. It’s a beautiful piece that will remain in our family forever. Love it!
Reviewed itemFebruary 12, 2021
P
Pb
Love this Santa dude, especially his little belly!
February 3, 2021
J
Jo-Ann
Beautiful work, would not hesitate buying from this Artist again.
February 1, 2021
B
Barbara
Beautiful
January 20, 2021
M
Miriam
I love to find Santa Claus in all colors and this one is lovely. Well made and sturdy- looked great with our decorations.
December 3, 2020
N
Nancy
This Santa is a wonderful addition to our family's collection. I love his expression and the little bag he carries.
November 26, 2020
M
Micheal
I love it
October 30, 2020
M
Marian
We all love him. He fit right in with all the others in their folk art way.
April 8, 2023
N
Norma
Absolutely Beautiful!
April 10, 2020
D
Delores
I expected this mask to be used next year at Xmas time. However, it's too beautiful not to display year round.
March 2, 2020
A
Anthony
All who have seen it loved it.
December 2, 2019
K
Kate
Beautiful and well made. I have been watching this sculpture and finally decided to buy. I am glad I did.
January 18, 2023
D
Denecia
This Santa is very unique. The detail is great and it is well made. I had been eyeing this for some time. I am glad I finally made the purchase. Looking forward to displaying it.
July 20, 2019
H
Hamidah
I bought this because I love the meaning of the necklace.
July 8, 2019
C
Cheryl
Very nice workmanship. Unique and just as described.
January 8, 2023
T
Tonya
This mask is a treasure! Beautiful and authentic.
May 11, 2019
M
Michele
This fan is exactly what I thought it to be. It is beautifully crafted for the queen that I am. It is a statement, and it only comes from the motherland. Simply put I love it!
January 2, 2023
L
Larissa
I especially like the bead work on this very expressive, fierce mask!
September 29, 2017
C
Cedric H.
The necklace always receives notice and words of admiration. I wear it with pride and a sense of fresh confidence. The artistic and skillful creation of it shines through. I love it and it has been a joy to own.
September 28, 2017
M
Michele
My Children are of mixed race and it's nice to see a Christmasdecoration depicting Santa as a person of color
April 10, 2022
T
Teree
Beautifully hand crafted. Unique and such a find.
January 22, 2022
R
Robert
The photo drew my wife and I in. We collect unique Santa’s and were looking for an Asian Santa — still an if anyone has a suggestion — when we saw Ali’s ‘Father Christmas.’ We bought it and hoped the piece would be as special as the photo promised . It was. It’s a beautiful piece that will remain in our family forever. Love it!
April 17, 2021
C
Cindy
Beautiful scupture.
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Ali Mohammed
"I was born in Accra and I grew up to become a friendly and curious person. It is my curiosity that has guided me in learning this art and honing my skills. I got interested in wood carving when I was a child, when I used to visit my brother's workshop. He is Salihu Ibrahim, a featured artist.
"I used to go to his workshop when I returned from school and try my hands at sandpapering masks. When I completed junior high school, my parents could not further my education and so I joined Salihu at his workshop. I got paid for the work I did, which I saved to be able to buy my own tools.
"I remember a time, when working with my brother, that he sent me to pick up some items from a friend, and I had to travel a long distance. However by the time I arrived, I had forgotten what my brother sent me for! I felt so embarrassed. I returned without the items and had to go back for them another day.
"Since I am a curious by nature, I always want to find out how things are done. I was good at learning through watching my brother when he was carving, and then I would try my hand and would ask for assistance when needed. This helped me develop and master my carving skills.
"After 12 years of working with my brother, I started to work on my own. I have taught other carvers, and currently I have four carvers working with me. I love the art of mixing colors and affixing aluminum plates to beautify an item.
"My hope is to become successful and be able to assist several people who cannot further their education due to financial constraints."
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