Description
Hand-carved from sese wood, the face of a man is depicted in this African wood mask from Ghana. Frank Odei Amoani creates this design, detailing the mask with a circular glyph that appears above the man's face. This mask is rubbed with clay for a rustic finish. Product Features: Dimension: 26" H x 10.5" W x 4.3" D Weight: 4.01 Color: Brown Material: Sese wood Made in Ghana Story Behind the art: I was born in Asamankese in Eastern Ghana and I'm a wood carver. I am friendly, a philanthropist and I work hard. I became interested in carving at a young age. There was an elderly man living in our neighborhood who carved fascinating objects from wood. I used to wonder how wood could be carved into such interesting shapes. While growing up, I worked at a printing press, but, in my heart, I knew I had to follow my passion for carving. After six years at the printing press company, I approached Mr. Akuffo, a renowned carver, to train me. He was happy to teach me different carving skills. I took about a year to learn. While learning, I took on part-time jobs to help start a workshop on my own. Combining these two wasn't easy but it finally paid off. I am now teaching ten people. I teach anyone willing to learn in my community. I look for a passion for carving in new trainees and they tend to learn fast. Hard work and patience have been the keys to mastering this craft. These are values I share with the young people who come to learn from me. I use materials like sese wood, acrylic paint and aluminum. My hope is to own a big workshop in the future to train and employ more people. 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. Imported
