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Africa-Themed Ebony Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana 'African Circle' Item ID: 2671800967
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- 0.32 oz
- 2.8 inches L x 2.8 inches W
- Ebony wood
- brass hooks
- Avoid contact with water
- Hand-crafted item -- color
- size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Hook earrings
Made in Ghana
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9 Reviews
"I am Robert Lanyo, a wood carver born in the Volta region of Ghana in 1978. My friends say I am hardworking, very determined and creative.
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"I come from a family that works in arts and crafts. I appreciate the skills of people who carved and I wanted to learn the craft.
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"I was taught to carve in school. After completing secondary school, I had no one to help me continue my education so I undertook a five year apprenticeship where I was taught by three masters. I had to work hard with determination and creativeness to master this craft, but am now an experienced carver and also craft instruments.
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"I eventually I founded my own school. Today, I teach my own students and I also give courses in several orphanages. I love to teach people about arts and crafts so they can learn about the importance of art in Ghana.
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"My materials are recycled glass beads and ebony, and my inspiration comes through meditation, nature, reading books and sometimes from people's appreciation.
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"I worked day and night in a friend's shop, which resulted in friction between us. But I didn't have money to buy materials or build a workshop of my own. Then I suddenly received help, which seemed to come out of nowhere and I thank God.
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"It was difficult when customers would buy my carvings on credit, then refuse to pay and even fight about it. At one point, people thought I was a Rastafarian and because of that, I couldn't earn a living. But I can.
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"I hope to meet people who will love my carvings and buy more of my work. I dream of becoming known around the world and would love to establish a formal art school. My community benefits from my craft, as I teach others, and my shop is an open market for the community. The musical instruments I craft are a source of entertainment as well."
Robert Lanyo has 9 reviews
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Scott
I call him my thinking man. A nice piece that adds to the vibe of my home!
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Nadine
This is Sitting on Our Fireplace and We Love It!
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Elizabeth
Bought this for my husband for our anniversary. it has pride of place in his study. Absolutely beautiful.
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Tara
I purchased this piece as a birthday gift for a friend who said he always wanted to visit Ghana. Now he has piece of Ghana in his home. This item was definitely 'one of a kind'. I can't wait to purchase another one.
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Maurice
This piece sits on my bookshelf tall and beautiful! A wonderful item perfect for any room. The light and dark brown tones are soft and polished. Masterfully crafted!!
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Christian
This is a really beautiful wood sculpture. The artist is brilliant!
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Kathleen
This delightful thinker now resides on my desk to help motivate & inspire me to complete my doctoral dissertation!
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Kristin
I have long been a fan of art from ghana and this piece is no exception. I get so many compliments on it as he sits on my desk
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Karen
Beautiful workmanship/artistry, very smooth finish, ingenious design. My only minor complaint is that the color varied more than "slightly." This is ebony wood; I expected at least some black which would have made the sculpture striking.
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Robert Lanyo
"I am Robert Lanyo, a wood carver born in the Volta region of Ghana in 1978. My friends say I am hardworking, very determined and creative.
Â
"I come from a family that works in arts and crafts. I appreciate the skills of people who carved and I wanted to learn the craft.
Â
"I was taught to carve in school. After completing secondary school, I had no one to help me continue my education so I undertook a five year apprenticeship where I was taught by three masters. I had to work hard with determination and creativeness to master this craft, but am now an experienced carver and also craft instruments.
Â
"I eventually I founded my own school. Today, I teach my own students and I also give courses in several orphanages. I love to teach people about arts and crafts so they can learn about the importance of art in Ghana.
Â
"My materials are recycled glass beads and ebony, and my inspiration comes through meditation, nature, reading books and sometimes from people's appreciation.
Â
"I worked day and night in a friend's shop, which resulted in friction between us. But I didn't have money to buy materials or build a workshop of my own. Then I suddenly received help, which seemed to come out of nowhere and I thank God.
Â
"It was difficult when customers would buy my carvings on credit, then refuse to pay and even fight about it. At one point, people thought I was a Rastafarian and because of that, I couldn't earn a living. But I can.
Â
"I hope to meet people who will love my carvings and buy more of my work. I dream of becoming known around the world and would love to establish a formal art school. My community benefits from my craft, as I teach others, and my shop is an open market for the community. The musical instruments I craft are a source of entertainment as well."
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