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.<br><br>"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.<br><br>"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.<br><br>"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.<br><br>"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.<br><br>"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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Ali Mohammed

Two-Tone Solid Black and Kente African Print Face Mask 'Kente Tradition'

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Ali Mohammed

African Print Elastic Headband Cotton Face Mask with Fringe 'Celebrate Life'

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Ali Mohammed

Brown and Beige African Print 2-Layer Cotton Face Mask 'Mahogany Paths'

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Ali Mohammed

Artisan Crafted Mighty Lion Wood Pendant Necklace from Ghana 'Mighty Lion'

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Ali Mohammed

Handcrafted Ebony and Bamboo Cross Necklace from Ghana 'African Cross'

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Ali Mohammed

Leather and Ebony Necklace with African Gye Nyame 'God-Fearing Faith'

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Ali Mohammed

Slender 20-Inch Hand Carved Neon Green West African Mask 'Tall Man'

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Ali Mohammed

Original African Wall Mask Hand Carved Wood 'Star Face'

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Ali Mohammed

Unique Santa Claus African Christmas Sculpture 'Father Christmas'

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Ali Mohammed

Blue Moon Kissing Original Artisan Crafted African Mask 'Osramo'

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Ali Mohammed

Blue and White Stripes African Mask from Ghana 'Brotherly Love'

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Ali Mohammed

Love African Mask Crafted by Hand 'Odo'

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