Daniel Nyadedzor "We proudly exhibit our carvings in Ghana. Our customers especially love our antique finishing, and their kind remarks and comments spur us on to do better." Daniel Nyadedzor has been featured in the San Antonio Express News. "I was born in May, 1972 in the eastern region of Ghana. In 1996, after finishing school and a year's national service, I decided to help my brother who was a carver and had his own shop. I did all his paperwork. "Initially, the work done did not measure up to internationally accepted standards. Quality control was poor. However, after working with him for a few months I realized the need to incorporate certain measures. After tasking ourselves to reach the international standards, the business grew tremendously. We have been working together all these years. "We acquire a type of hardwood known as sese for carving the masks. Other materials we use are potassium, emulsion red or black paint, metal plate and sometimes clay. There are about twenty people working with us. The nature of our work involves the chipping of wood to get a desired figure or shape. It is polished and sandpapered for a smooth and quality object. Red and black emulsion paint is then used for the finishing. The image is first sketched on paper and then given to the apprentices to carve. Sometimes, our customers also come up with interesting ideas, too. "Our products are always given the antique finishing. Our customers especially love our antique finishing and their kind remarks and comments spur us on to do better."

	Customer Reviews
		Truly beautiful works of art - I've purchased his products a few times and will do so again. You won't go wrong here! - Michael M, Dayton, Ohio USA I've now ordered three delightful masks made by Daniel. They're beautifully made and arrived within a couple of days of ordering. I have a feeling these won't be the last orders I make either of Daniel's work or at Novica! - Anne W, Winchester, UK I am delighted with my Sweetheart statuette - the workmanship is lovely and I am sure that she will soon have lots of friends! Thank you. - JACKY T, UK I just received the mask, Zomukyi, and it's wonderful. I love the finish and the expression. Because it means, come eat, I hung the mask in my dining room. Great addition. Thank you. - Karen C, Harrisburg, PA, USA I just recieved "Wise and prudent" it is a lovely mask the workmanship is great. - Lyn K, Vancouver,Washington-USA I knew the mask I ordered was going to be beautiful but, I never expected it to be this gorgeous! The craftsmanship is simply stunning. Thank you so much for wonderful service- all around. - Jennifer G, Chicago, IL USA A beautifully crafted mask. It is outstanding and beautiful. I'm very proud to be it's owner. Thank you. - Mary H, San Angelo, TX USA Dear Daniel, we were thrilled to receive our masks today. We love your work and only wish we had a bigger budget!!!! thanks, Les & Janet - Janet S, Candler, NC, USA i have just received my order, it only took 7 days,very quick ! it is wonderfull, thank you very much i will order again, very happy with service and with the product once again thank you - Zoe A, england, uk i couldn't wait until i get my masks and a statue. three of them are made by Daniel Nyadedzor. and i finally got them... to say i like them it's like to say nothing! brilliant work, they're so beautiful! when i ordered them my husband was like "oh don't tell me you want this all on the walls..." but once he saw them, he started to check where we can hang them in the house! - Kamila C. I have received your fertility doll, it was so beutiful, you have a real talent and I also believe you have supernatural abilitys. I believe I will have a baby and I will name her Charity Ann Louise Mattingly - the name you give your child is sacred and they will carry it with them forever. Charity means there should be more charity in the world today, more giving, and Ann means angel in the bible - Louise is my mothers middle name, also Mattingly is my dear husbands last name wich I am very proud to carry. your friend for life - Leeann Mattingly and GOD BLESS. - Leeann M, Longview,TX - USA Hi Daniel, I just recieved the Togbe walking stick, I ordered for my father in law. I believe he will love it. I sure do. Is there a story behind the design choice? Thank you! - Christine A, nj Bless Hard Work is beautiful! The craftmanship leaves me speechless. I enjoy holding it and moving my fingers over it. You are so fortunate to have discovered such a worthy talent. Continue to explore the power that you possess. You are very, very good! THANK YOU for such a beautiful gift in life. - Jacqueline W, Lodi, CA USA I have 3 of Daniel Nyadedzor's works of art. I have the Zomukyi mask, Wise & Prudent, and the My Child masks, and I love them very dearly. My family loves them also. When you look at his masks, you can sense the love, time and effort that he puts into his craftmanship. His masks are very detailed and defined. I love his work, and will continue to purchase his art. Truly blessed. - Cheryl Davis, St. Louis, MO USA Hello, I would just like to say personally this carving, 'Blessing', means more then it could ever possibly mean in a gallery, this has significant meaning because my daughter is half Ghanaian and she is my blessing. Her Father is in Ghana right now and I plan to visit there in January, I love the workmanship and the time that has gone into this carving. Please keep making beautiful pieces of art as I will most definitely continue to buy, I want to let my daughter see where she comes from and what the meaning to be Ghanaian comes from. Thank you Daniel, this art will be hung ever so proudly in my home along with many others I intend to buy.....thank you, your work is very appreciated - Lindsay Brennan, London, Ontario, Canada