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Sefah Mohammed
<b>Latest Update</b><br><br>
?I joined Novica 2010. It has been a long journey, and this journey has brought so many changes in my life. <br><br>
?Throughout these years my greatest challenge has been getting capital for my raw materials since I only want good quality, but thanks to Novica I am able to fund them with their interest-free loans. <br><br>
?I have been able to train a lot of people over the years, and I am proud most of my students are also earning an income from carving. <br><br>
?Business with Novica has really impacted positive changes in my personal and family life. I have been able to expand my business and also have more tools and a bigger space to work. Novica is a blessing to me.?<br><br>
<b>Original Artist Story</b><br><br>
"My work is very unique because I craft African masks of extremely high quality. Moreover, I have innovated some creativity into my products with local available resources I took hold of, such as calabash and cowries. <br><br>
"I was born in Accra Newtown on January 2, 1976. When I was a young schoolboy, becoming a carver was not one of my objectives. However as time went on, the selling of carved goods tempted me to start carving, and I continued learning until I became an accomplished carver. <br><br>
"I started as an apprentice for Mr. Abdul Karim Star Boy in the late 1980s. Although I was still a schoolboy, I managed to combine the learning of carving with my schooling. I found no hindrances, and this went on a long way in inspiring me, as the clock ticks on. <br><br>
"My materials are mostly wood, paint, polish, sea sand, brass and aluminum. My processes involved carving, sandpapering, polishing, painting, plating and finishing. <br><br>
"There are a lot of factors that motivate me but the significant one was to depict the uniqueness of African history for our younger generations. <br><br>
"Although life is not as easy, with the almighty Allah, I've overcome almost all the challenges. I have trained a lot of carvers who are still carving and making ends meet for their families. <br><br>
"I have a big family with seven children, and they are living in a happy environment."
Sefah Mohammed's works have been exhibited throughout Ghana as well as in foreign venues. He has received a number of awards.
