Victoria Agyepomaa

Victoria Agyepomaa African masks and carvings

"I am Victoria, a caring and an honest person who specializes in handcrafted arts. I live in the eastern region of Ghana where there is a vast plot of and each person is allowed to cultivate it. I started in this field in 2004 by selling calabash at the art center. My mum planted the gourds and I learned how to grow and prepare the calabashes.

"I have been determined in life right from childhood. I did not receive much school education, but I don't allow that to limit me in life. I was later sent to live with my aunt in Accra and I brought calabashes to sell. I had a customer who ordered a lot of the calabashes to make kora guitars and this helped me to save.

"I was focusing in lazy chairs and calabashes only. I got interested in crafts because I fell in love with the art and craft work when I realized how different items are made and the various designs we can come up with. I observed how artisans carved beautiful objects from wood and I learned. I did the painting and finishing.

"Abdul Aziz, a Novica-featured artist, taught me how to finish my work and now I have two apprentices. I had to be respectful and listen attentively to my teacher to help me learn fast. I use paints that are lead free but are somehow difficult to come by. I find it challenging when I craft new items that require new materials.

"I get my inspiration from African traditions, and I donate to the orphanage home in my local community.

"A difficult moment in my life was when I went to South Africa and was not able to make it there. But now I am happy I have found Novica. I have fun with my children because they make me laugh and I feel happy with the relationship we share.

"My dream is to grow my business to be able to take care of my children, and I also would like to participate in more exhibitions."

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"I have been determined in life right from childhood. I did not receive much school education, but I don't allow that to limit me in life. I was later sent to live with my aunt in Accra and I brought calabashes to sell. I had a customer who ordered a lot of the calabashes to make kora guitars and this helped me to save.

"I was focusing in lazy chairs and calabashes only. I got interested in crafts because I fell in love with the art and craft work when I realized how different items are made and the various designs we can come up with. I observed how artisans carved beautiful objects from wood and I learned. I did the painting and finishing.

"Abdul Aziz, a Novica-featured artist, taught me how to finish my work and now I have two apprentices. I had to be respectful and listen attentively to my teacher to help me learn fast. I use paints that are lead free but are somehow difficult to come by. I find it challenging when I craft new items that require new materials.

"I get my inspiration from African traditions, and I donate to the orphanage home in my local community.

"A difficult moment in my life was when I went to South Africa and was not able to make it there. But now I am happy I have found Novica. I have fun with my children because they make me laugh and I feel happy with the relationship we share.

"My dream is to grow my business to be able to take care of my children, and I also would like to participate in more exhibitions."

Africa Artisan Empowerment Hub

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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Maker BadgeEmpowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Maker BadgeCaring for Children

This artist supports children under the age of 18.

Maker BadgeJob Creator

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

Maker BadgeMoving On Up

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

Maker BadgePreserving Traditions

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

Maker BadgeProfound Impact

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

Maker BadgeMicrocredit Financing

Victoria Agyepomaa has received a $800 microcredit loan with 0% interest.

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Alternate image for Multicolored African Wood Mask from Ghana True Beauty

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Multicolored African Wood Mask from Ghana 'True Beauty'

$64.99

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Steve Nice African mask from Ghana. Nice craftsmanship.

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Alternate image for Hand-Carved African Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana Stellar Thoughts

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Hand-Carved African Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana 'Stellar Thoughts'

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Merle Thank you very much for your blessed skills in your craftsmanship. This beautiful African wood mask is totally awesome! Excellently wrapped and shipped swiftly. As a part of my inheritance, this will be well placed for everyone to see its "Stellar Thoughts". Impressive, most impressive...

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November 7, 2022

M Merle

Thank you very much for your blessed skills in your craftsmanship. This beautiful African wood mask is totally awesome! Excellently wrapped and shipped swiftly. As a part of my inheritance, this will be well placed for everyone to see its "Stellar Thoughts". Impressive, most impressive...

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January 30, 2022

M Mariana

This was a Christmas present for my cousin. She immediately hung it on her living room wall. It's small, but it looks really nice

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July 27, 2019

S Steve

Nice African mask from Ghana. Nice craftsmanship.

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April 24, 2019

G Gail

Simply stunning, beautiful colors looks amazing with my other masks