African Beauty Wall Mask in Embossed Aluminum on Wood 'Dzekpi' Item ID: 2671800817

Name: African Beauty Wall Mask in Embossed Aluminum on Wood 'Dzekpi'
Brand: Daniel Quarcoo
SKU: 2671800817
Price: 69.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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"Daniel Quarcoo designs an original mask that embodies the concept of dzekpi or 'beauty,' in the language of Ghana's Ewe people. Predominately black, the mask's oval shape narrows at the bottom to form a chin. Aluminum plates, masterfully embossed by hand, adorn the cheeks and forehead. Quarcoo finishes this stunning mask with painted details."

Item detail

2.06 lb
13.3 inches H x 4.1 inches W x 2.4 inches D
1.01 lbs
13.3 inches H x 4.1 inches W x 2.4 inches D
Sese wood
aluminum
Hand-crafted item -- color
size and/or motif may vary slightly
Intended as wall decor

Made in Ghana

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About the maker

Daniel Quarcoo

"I was born on June 23, 1976 in the Volta region of Ghana. I am an honest and trustworthy person who used to weave palm branches and mould items from waste tins I picked up around my neighborhood.

"In 1995, I fell very sick. My mother had to spend all her money to pay hospital bills, including money saved for my school fees. I had to drop out of school as a result.

"The good thing is that I recovered from my sickness. I was thinking of what I could do with my life and realized that what I desired was to craft things, and so I should learn a trade. I joined my uncle who was a carver, and he encouraged me to learn how to finish carved items. It took me two years to learn.

"I teamed up with my uncle to work and get paid. When he carved I finished the items. I had the opportunity to train several people who apprenticed at my uncle’s workshop.

"Starting on my own was not too difficult as I had bought the basic tools to work with while working for my uncle. I built a small workshop where I could craft my pieces. Things were going smoothly for me until a road expansion project made me lose my workshop. I lost most customers so this was a difficult period for me. I realized I had to relocate to the Aburi to start afresh.

"The favorite thing about this art is designing the aluminum plates and creating the symbols. I get inspired by what I see around me.

"It is my dream and plan to expand my venture to reach customers around the world."

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Meet the maker

Daniel Quarcoo African masks and carvings

"I was born on June 23, 1976 in the Volta region of Ghana. I am an honest and trustworthy person who used to weave palm branches and mould items from waste tins I picked up around my neighborhood.

"In 1995, I fell very sick. My mother had to spend all her money to pay hospital bills, including money saved for my school fees. I had to drop out of school as a result.

"The good thing is that I recovered from my sickness. I was thinking of what I could do with my life and realized that what I desired was to craft things, and so I should learn a trade. I joined my uncle who was a carver, and he encouraged me to learn how to finish carved items. It took me two years to learn.

"I teamed up with my uncle to work and get paid. When he carved I finished the items. I had the opportunity to train several people who apprenticed at my uncle’s workshop.

"Starting on my own was not too difficult as I had bought the basic tools to work with while working for my uncle. I built a small workshop where I could craft my pieces. Things were going smoothly for me until a road expansion project made me lose my workshop. I lost most customers so this was a difficult period for me. I realized I had to relocate to the Aburi to start afresh.

"The favorite thing about this art is designing the aluminum plates and creating the symbols. I get inspired by what I see around me.

"It is my dream and plan to expand my venture to reach customers around the world."

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Daniel has four children that he cares for and supports.

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Up to 90 percent of Daniel's income comes from his NOVICA sales. His sales have been down recently and this worries him greatly since his whole family relies on him to provide for them, including his four children.

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Daniel Quarcoo has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $300 and the most recent for $200.