Sese Wood and Aluminum Duck Decorative Box from Ghana 'Weathered Duck' Item ID: 2677064769

Name: Sese Wood and Aluminum Duck Decorative Box from Ghana 'Weathered Duck'
Brand: Raphat Asigbey
SKU: 2677064769
Price: 109.99 USD
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"Cedar wood is hand-carved into this textured decorative box that depicts a duck. Ghanaian artisan Raphat Asigbey designs it, adding a beige and brown tone to its relief surface. Embossed aluminum forms each wing against the duck's body. It opens to a single-compartment interior for storing small items."

Item detail

1.63 lbs
6 inches H x 10.8 inches W x 4.5 inches D
Cedar wood
aluminum
Hand-crafted item -- color
size and/or motif may vary slightly

Made in Ghana

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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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Raphat Asigbey

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