Wilson Aboagye

African masks

Latest Update “My carving project started in Aburi along the roadside, but... read more

Caring for Children This artist supports children under the age of 18. Moving On Up This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA. Preserving Traditions This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive. Profound Impact Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income. Working with Disabilities This artist is working with some sort of disability ranging from mental or physical and includes conditions such as being handicapped physically, or perhaps having a condition such as autism. This is also awarded to artists that employ other artists with disabilities. Microcredit Financing Wilson Aboagye has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $100. Proceeds were used to buy raw materials for his workshop to continue production. Job Creator This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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Wilson Aboagye African masks

Latest Update

“My carving project started in Aburi along the roadside, but now I have my own shop that I operate in Aburi. I have three people that I am training. I joined Novica ten years ago, and those years have been full of excellence. As an artist, the marketing of my final work was a big issue for me. Therefore when I heard of Novica I didn't miss the chance.

“I quickly got my works assessed and approved for listing on Novica. As I started making sales, the money went into taking care of myself and my family. I must say that, though my sales pattern is slow, I am able to use the money I get from my sales to pay utility bills and feed my family, as well as for the schooling of the children.

“My aim is to increase the sales of my products, in order to create more unique items.”

Original Artisan Story

Wilson Aboagye is a Ghanaian craftsman, born March 21, 1963.

"I attended Anglican primary school in 1972 and Anglican middle school in 1979," he says. "I got interested in Ghanaian African carvings when I was a child, so after middle school, I learned the trade through a man named Mr. Akoffour. Now I have my own workshop and am training three people.

"I carve different types of masks and many of them have a meaning. My products are unique and my target is to create more."

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Latest Update

“My carving project started in Aburi along the roadside, but now I have my own shop that I operate in Aburi. I have three people that I am training. I joined Novica ten years ago, and those years have been full of excellence. As an artist, the marketing of my final work was a big issue for me. Therefore when I heard of Novica I didnt miss the chance.

“I quickly got my works assessed and approved for listing on Novica. As I started making sales, the money went into taking care of myself and my family. I must say that, though my sales pattern is slow, I am able to use the money I get from my sales to pay utility bills and feed my family, as well as for the schooling of the children.

“My aim is to increase the sales of my products, in order to create more unique items.”

Original Artisan Story

Wilson Aboagye is a Ghanaian craftsman, born March 21, 1963.

"I attended Anglican primary school in 1972 and Anglican middle school in 1979," he says. "I got interested in Ghanaian African carvings when I was a child, so after middle school, I learned the trade through a man named Mr. Akoffour. Now I have my own workshop and am training three people.

"I carve different types of masks and many of them have a meaning. My products are unique and my target is to create more."

West Africa Fulfillment 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 BadgeCaring for Children

This artist supports children under the age of 18.

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 BadgeWorking with Disabilities

This artist is working with some sort of disability ranging from mental or physical and includes conditions such as being handicapped physically, or perhaps having a condition such as autism. This is also awarded to artists that employ other artists with disabilities.

Maker BadgeMicrocredit Financing

Wilson Aboagye has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $100. Proceeds were used to buy raw materials for his workshop to continue production.

Maker BadgeJob Creator

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

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