Decorative Wood Home Accent from Ghana 'Education Has No End' Item ID: 2671806150

Name: Decorative Wood Home Accent from Ghana 'Education Has No End'
Brand: Kwasi Asante
SKU: 2671806150
Price: 107.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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About this item

"This unique decorative accent features a seated figure, chin in hand to indicate deep contemplation. A round pot, engraved with a heart shape, rests on his head. Kwasi Asante in Ghana crafts the decorative vessel, which he names 'Education Has No End'. The home accent is carved by hand from sese wood and painted in brown and black."

Item detail

6.17 lb
11.5 inches H x 5.5 inches W x 5.5 inches D
1.77 lbs
11.5 inches H x 5.5 inches W x 5.5 inches D
Sese wood
For decorative use only
Hand-crafted item -- color
size and/or motif may vary slightly
Not for use with foods

Made in Ghana

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About the maker

Kwasi Asante

The art is a family business done by my elder brothers and my uncles, so even while in school, I would come back home to help finish some artworks and carve. My uncles and brother taught me to carve and finish wooden pieces. After school, I decided to join my family to do full-time carving and finishing.

After some years of mastering the job, I separated myself from my uncles to set up my own business. Currently I employ over 30 artisans whom I have taught how to carve and finish artworks.

I am married and have children, and my wife supports me in every way in my business. My inspiration is derived from what I see around me. My dream is to make it big in this business, and I pray that my works excite my customers.

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Meet the maker

Kwasi Asante wood sculptures and walking sticks

My name is Kwasi Asante. I am a hardworking and vision-oriented man. I was born in Greater Accra, specifically Kokomlemle, but during my infancy we moved to the Ashanti region. I was born to Madam Theresa Opoku, who is now deceased, and Mr. Yaw Adom. We are five siblings and I am the third born. We grew up in Kumasi. I had my basic education and my A-level education, and then I studied accounting and economics.

The art is a family business done by my elder brothers and my uncles, so even while in school, I would come back home to help finish some artworks and carve. My uncles and brother taught me to carve and finish wooden pieces. After school, I decided to join my family to do full-time carving and finishing.

After some years of mastering the job, I separated myself from my uncles to set up my own business. Currently I employ over 30 artisans whom I have taught how to carve and finish artworks.

I am married and have children, and my wife supports me in every way in my business. My inspiration is derived from what I see around me. My dream is to make it big in this business, and I pray that my works excite my customers.

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