NOVICA Artisan Handmade African Wood Mask of Roman Priest from Ghana Black Red Masks Rustic [15.75in H x 7.75in W x 3.1in D] ' Priest of Rome'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: By Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley, this African mask will add a touch of reverence to your home. The face of a Roman priest is hand-carved from sese wood, wearing a traditional headdress. The priest's bearded face is treated with a rustic finish.Intended as wall decorFeatures a rustic, rugged finishHand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlyAbout our Artist: I am a sociable person. I love to sing and am always content with what I have. I hate cheating. I developed the art of carving at a young age. After school, I'd walk to a nearby workshop to observe carvers busy sculpting different objects from a log of wood. I was surprised to see such beautiful art pieces, and this aroused my interest in learning more. Several times during such visits, I picked up pieces of wood from the workshop and, when I reached home, I tried my hand at carving, following the process I had observed. When I completed school, I informed my father about my interest in carving and he was so supportive. He sent me to the master, popularly known as Jumo, at the workshop where I had been observing his carvers work. I was a familiar person to them and they gladly welcomed me. It took me four years as an understudy to my teacher. In 2000, I successfully completed my studies and, since then, I have been actively involved in carving on my own. But anytime my teacher has a large order, he calls on me and I go to assist. I have been able to train two people how to carve. I mainly use sese wood, and nyame dua for my carvings. Starting on my own was not so difficult for me, because I diligently served my master teacher and he was willing to send some of his customers to me when he had a number of orders to complete. This is an opportunity I have always

• Size: 15.75" H x 7.75" W x 3.1" D
• Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Winfred Korley to craft this item
• Product info: Sese wood