Artisan Carved Sese Wood Wild Cat Mask from Ghana, "Watchful Wild Cat"

Specializing in woodworking since learning the craft at a young age, artisan Philip Dankwa carves this sese wood mask by hand utilizing techniques inherited from master mask-makers in his eastern region of Ghana. Depicting a bold, focused wild cat, Philip communicates his respect and passion for the wildlife that is an everyday part of life in his community.