Ahmed Baba Osmanu

hand-carved figurines & jewelry boxes

"I was born on March 20, 1960. After completing my elementary education in 1975, I joined my late u... read more

Job Creator This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people. Moving On Up This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA. Preserving Traditions This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive. Profound Impact Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income. Microcredit Financing Ahmed Baba Osmanu has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $300. Proceeds were used to invest in the wood, metal plate, polish and paint that he uses in his sculptures and wood- work.

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Ahmed Baba Osmanu

"I was born on March 20, 1960. After completing my elementary education in 1975, I joined my late uncle, Alhaji Adamu Osmanu, and started trading in handicrafts. My uncle obtained the arts and craft pieces and my cousins and I sold them. Through this exercise, I learned to polish brass and even used a chisel to refine carvings before displaying them for sale.

"After this, I became a self-taught woodcarver. My creations are basically both decorative and utilitarian. My materials come from our environment, and I use various types of wood and plate to form different designs.

"In 1986, I was able to craft and sell my designs in the Accra Arts Centre. In 1992, I registered with Ghana Export Promotion Council and feel proud to have shown my designs in Germany, the U.S.A, South Africa and Namibia."

West Africa Artisan Empowerment Hub

The traditional arts are a vibrant aspect of everyday life in West Africa. From richly intricate handwoven kente cloth fabrics, to intricately colorful beaded arts, ceremonial masks, and exquisite jewelry, to traditional throne-stools hand-carved for customers by the Ashanti king's actual chief carver, artisans proudly offer their region's finest handmade works of art.

Maker BadgeJob Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

Maker BadgeMoving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Maker BadgePreserving Traditions

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

Maker BadgeProfound Impact

Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

Maker BadgeMicrocredit Financing

Ahmed Baba Osmanu has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $300. Proceeds were used to invest in the wood, metal plate, polish and paint that he uses in his sculptures and wood- work.

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