Product Features:
- Dimension: 1.2" L x 10.25" W
- Weight: 0.45
- Color: Multi
- Material: Sese wood
- Made in Ghana
Story Behind the art:
I started doing this when I completed junior high school and couldn't further my education because of financial constraints. While in junior high, I was living in a part of Accra where there are a lot of carvers and I normally assisted them in sandpapering masks and other carvings. This got me interested in woodcarving, and I also did well in art classes at school.
I was born on August 27, 1979, in Accra. My friends describe me as very cool, a person who loves art and making designs. I especially enjoy designing bowls.
Right after graduation, I worked in a shoe firm with long hours but very little pay. I did not feel happy with what I was doing. I decided to go back and assist the carvers. Even though they couldn't pay me much, I felt happy and satisfied, and was glad to go to work with each new day.
I saved the money I was earning for materials until I finally decided to start on my own in 2002. At first, I created masks and sold them at fairs in Togo, Burkina-Faso and Benin. Practicing continuously let me perfect my technique.
The most challenging part of this craft is when am designing my work, and the nicest part is when I mix colors or use colors to paint. I have no one helping me — I do this work all by myself. My inspiration comes from the things I see around me.
My hope is to become an excellent designer. My plans for the future are to train more people. My dream is to perhaps one day make history.
The handmade touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.
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