This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.

Ghana's Sinclair Yao Daley creates this colorful butterfly mask, hand-carved from sese wood. The butterfly is an auspicious ceremonial African mask for having a successful crop, critical to the farming culture of the Bobo peoples of Burkina Faso and Mali

Product Features:

• Worldstock Country: Ghana
• Colors: Yellow, red, blue, white
• Materials: Sese wood, clay
• Intended as wall decor
• Dimensions: 5.8 inches high x 17 inches wide x 2.6 inches deep

Story Behind the Art:
Sinclair Yao Daley says, 'As I was growing up, I used to carve some in school, but little did I know that I would one day become a woodcarver. I moved to Accra to live with my dad. At the time, my father was into carving and had been asking to me to join him in his workshop, but I wasn't interested. I once visited him at work and he asked me to help with some masks. To his surprise, I finished earlier than his apprentice and did a good job. My dad sold the masks and gave me a commission. That convinced me. I quit my job as a gardener and started assisting my father. Eventually, I went to a master carver to learn how to carve other items and also to improve on my skills. In my designs I look out for accuracy and good imagination and creativity. I get inspiration from my environment and the people around me. My hope and plans for the future include establishing a workshop in my hometown and starting a tree farm and a fish farm to help the youth there have a source of income.'

What is Worldstock?

The handcrafted 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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