Madam Adwoa & Onyame Akwan Dooso While helping her mother, Madam Adwoa began to offer a small number of woodcarvings, which to her surprise sold very well in the market. This inspired to pursue woodcarving as a career. Madam Adwoa became involved in handicrafts through her mother, who sold Adinkra symbols and kente cloths. While helping her mother, she began to offer a small number of woodcarvings, which to her surprise sold very well in the market. This inspired Madam Adwoa to pursue woodcarving as a career. After a period of careful instruction in the creation and finishing of finely sculpted objects, she opened up her own workshop, under the banner, "God moves in mysterious ways." Currently Madam Adwoa heads a team of fifteen artisans in her workshop. As a highly evolved and dedicated creator, she demands only the best from her staff. |
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Wonderful craftmanship! I have "Tumi Men" prominently displayed in my living room and the set always draws attention and compliments. Thank you! - Judith S I just received the sacred mask trio. Thank you for such a beautiful set of masks. They are exquisite in so many ways - far better than the image depicted on Novica. They were so beautifully packaged and shipped. They are now hanging in pride of place in my office/TV room. Excellent craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing your wonderful craft. - Paul Cuddon, Fort Collins/CO/USA I RECEIVED MY FIRST ORDER LAST WEEK; A BEAUTIFUL JEWELERY BOX MADE FROM SESE WOOD. I WAS AMAZED AT HOW FAST IT ARRIVED AND I WAS EVEN MORE IMPRESSED BY THE BEAUTIFUL WOOD. I JUST PLACED ANOTHER ORDER WITH THE SAME ARTIST THE OTHER DAY; I AM EXPECTING MY SECOND JEWELERY BOX ANY DAY! I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO COLLECTING PIECES FROM MADAM ADWOA & ONYAME AKWAN DOOSO....THANK YOU NOVICA FOR BRINGING THESE WONDERFUL ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO ME! - michelle reardon I want you to know how happy we are with the Sweetness Sculpture we received from you. I think that the talent and love you put into this piece is very good. Please continue to offer these fine pieces to Novica so that all people may enjoy them. Sincere thanks from your friends in America. Don & Carol Oldenkamp - donald oldenkamp I received the Ahuorfeh Dua Mask from Madam Adwoa's studio today and I couldn't be more happy. The beautiful form and execution are magic to look at. I am especially anxious to go home tonight and add this beautifully carved bust to my collection. Thank you Madam Adwoa for sharing your art with me and thank you NOVICA for making that possible. Warm Regards Carla Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA - Carla Pfahler I am very pleased with the elegant and expressive trio of Tumi Mmen masks created by Madam Adwoa & Onymae Akwan Dooso. The different textures of the polished wood and brass plates makes them enjoyable to both eye and hand. They are outstanding! Thank you! Sincerely, Lori - Lori Reeves |
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