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Ebony Wood Gye Nyame Letter Opener from Ghana, "Gye Nyame Helper"

Name: Ebony Wood Gye Nyame Letter Opener from Ghana, 'Gye Nyame Helper'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 315657
Price: 29.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.78 (41 reviews)

Product ID: 315657

by Robert Lanyo (41)

Hand-carved of ebony wood with rich hues of brown, this elegant letter opener makes an excellent and cultural addition to your home office. Ghanaian... more

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Hand-carved of ebony wood with rich hues of brown, this elegant letter opener makes an excellent and cultural addition to your home office. Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo creates the sleek opener, detailing the top of the handle with the Adinkra symbol Gye Nyame, signifying the supremacy of God.

1 grams
0.04 oz

17 cm L x 3 cm W
6.75" L x 1.2" W

Metric

US/Imperial

Ebony wood
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 315657

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Robert Lanyo

West Africa

Hand-carved ebony wood jewelry

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Dr Karen

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May 27, 2024

“Love these”

Beautiful Gye Nyame symbol earrings of substantial size and great for those who want to celebrate the supremacy and ever-present nature of God. Well made.

Ethnic Ghanaian God Symbol Wear by young women

Purchased Item Elegant Gye Nyame, Ebony Wood Adinkra Symbol Dangle Earrings from Ghana

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Valerie

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Jun 18, 2023

“Beautiful!”

This box is so well made. It is obvious the passion for artistry that you have. Thank you

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Purchased Item Love of Adinkra, Handmade Decorative Ebony Wood Heart Shaped Adinkra Box

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Sammy

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May 25, 2023

“Nice box”

I thought it would be bigger (6” interior), but that s my fault for not really checking. Well made.

Purchased Item Minimalist Keeper, Hand Crafted Ebony Wood Decorative Box Ghana (6 Inches)

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Meet the Artist

Robert Lanyo Hand-carved ebony wood jewelry

(41)

"I come from a family that works in arts and crafts. I appreciate the skills of people who carved and I wanted to learn the craft."

"I am Robert Lanyo, a wood carver born in the Volta region of Ghana in 1978. My friends say I am hardworking, very determined and creative.... read more