Exercising his natural ability for handcrafts, Ghanaian artisan Ralph Kwasi Agudze carves this African mask by hand from local sese wood, accenting the face with a beard of raffia fibers. He finishes the mask by sanding it and rubbing it with clay to give it a rustic finish, naming it Agbevivi, a Ewe word meaning "life is sweet."
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i bought two chairs, although the production was of different years, still the craftsmanship was skillful some color variation though. but, overall the product was neatly crafted, packed and delivered local customs are a big headache though, costing quite a lot
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The craftsmanship of the carver is exquisite and far exceeded my expectations. There is another mask in our future
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I purchased this hand-carved djembe drum which is both a work of art and an amazing musical instrument. My daughter lived in Ghana in a village called Xavi for two years. When we visited we were part of a celebration that included drumming and dancing. I am thrilled to have a drum of my own to bring to a local drum circle. The artist said that in making the drum he thought only of making people smile. He has succeeded. I am smiling and hope to share the joy. Thank you.
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"I was so determined to make it, it took me just a few months to learn carving and I discovered a surprising natural ability."
Ralph Kwasi Agudze was born on January 8, 1955 in the Volta region of Ghana. He attended a Roman Catholic primary school and then went on to his... read more