Novica Handmade Gyele African Wood Mask

Product Features: 

• Dimension: 14.25" H x 3.9" W x 1.6" D
• Weight: 0.9218
• Color: Black
• Material: Sese wood
• Material - Sese wood
• Size - 14.25" H x 3.9" W x 1.6" D / Weight - 0.9218
• Intended as wall decor
• Made in Ghana

Story Behind the art:
"My name is Samuel Kumi, and I grew up in the Eastern region. I grew up with my parents and siblings. My mother was a businesswoman and my Dad was a Kente cloth weaver. I have four siblings; I am the firstborn of the family. I completed junior high school and then my parents took me to learn wood carving. I lost my parents along the way. I had hopes of going to senior high school, but because of financial difficulties I continued to carve. "I started to learn carving in 1999, and in 2002 I started working on my own. I was able to save out of my work to produce more works. I had a very large customer base because of the uniqueness of my works. Even though I still had the passion to go to school, I couldn't because I needed to use the money I acquired to help my younger siblings through school. I wanted them to have a brighter future. One of them is currently a teacher. "I later decided to settle down and get married; now we have two children who are in school and doing well. I have taught four men to carve. Also, I teach carving to students in the second cycle institution. I usually produce home decor accessories in wood. Finding NOVICA will bring me to the light and make me known to the international community."

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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