Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Plated Mask 'Butsomekpoe' Item ID: 2671806006

Name: Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Plated Mask 'Butsomekpoe'
Brand: Raphat Asigbey
SKU: 2671806006
Price: 77.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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About this item

"Raphat Asigbey designs a vibrant mask with bold colors that will jump off your wall. Ghanaian artisans carry out Raphat's vision by hand carving the mask from local sese wood before embellishing the cheeks and forehead with aluminum plate. The artisan calls his creation Butsomekpoe, a Ghanaian Ewe word that means, 'think of tomorrow.'"

Item detail

3.26 lb
15.3 inches H x 5 inches W x 3.1 inches D
1.29 lbs
15.3 inches H x 5 inches W x 3.1 inches D
Sese wood
aluminum plate
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

Raphat Asigbey

"I was taught by Daniel Quarcoo, a Novica-featured artisan. Starting out on my own was very difficult when I didn't have enough money to complete orders. I went through a hard time when I didn't receive enough work to support my family. I then worked for an exporter for a while, and later began participating in exhibitions.

"To master this art, I practiced crafting more unique designs.

"My favorite pieces are the Ashanti stools, or throne ottomans, which I craft with my own designs. My assistants now help me sand down the carvings and help with the finishing. I find it most challenging when depicting animals. My creative inspiration comes from dreams and the Bible.

"I hope to one day become a recognized artist worldwide and be able to help the poor in my community."

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Meet the maker

Raphat Asigbey hand-carved African masks, sculptures and decor accents

"My name is Raphat Asigbey and I am a woodcarver. I was born in the Volta region of Ghana in 1981. My friends describe me as respectful, calm and hardworking. I became interested in this craft when I completed high school and was unable to further my education.

"I was taught by Daniel Quarcoo, a Novica-featured artisan. Starting out on my own was very difficult when I didn't have enough money to complete orders. I went through a hard time when I didn't receive enough work to support my family. I then worked for an exporter for a while, and later began participating in exhibitions.

"To master this art, I practiced crafting more unique designs.

"My favorite pieces are the Ashanti stools, or throne ottomans, which I craft with my own designs. My assistants now help me sand down the carvings and help with the finishing. I find it most challenging when depicting animals. My creative inspiration comes from dreams and the Bible.

"I hope to one day become a recognized artist worldwide and be able to help the poor in my community."

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The traditional arts are a vibrant aspect of everyday life in West Africa. From richly intricate handwoven kente cloth fabrics, to intricately colorful beaded arts, ceremonial masks, and exquisite jewelry, to traditional throne-stools hand-carved for customers by the Ashanti king's actual chief carver, artisans proudly offer their region's finest handmade works of art.

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This artist supports children under the age of 18.

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This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

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This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

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Raphat Asigbey has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $150 and the most recent for $400.