Walter Kuma "Africans adore carving, because it is filled with historic and spiritual significance." "My name is Walter Kuma, and I was born in Ghana on October 22, 1981. I got interested in Ghanaian and African carvings when I was a child, because they have been an important art form for many generations. Africans adore carving, because it is filled with historic and spiritual significance. So when I finished middle school I chose to learn the trade, and I was apprenticed to Mr. Kofi Adjei. "Now I have my own workshop, where I design and carve the things I like. I also have three young apprentices learning the trade. I carve different masks that represent the value of the family, unity and our ancestors. African masks have a strong social, ethnic, historic and symbolic meaning. I have not attended any exhibitions personally, but the people that have bought my work have exhibited in their galleries or take them to different African-theme exhibitions."

	Customer Reviews
		"Worthy Warrior" "Royal Linguist" Very nice masks, picked them up today. Thanks - Roger C I was thrilled today to receive the Lucky Star mask that you so beautifully crafted. It is a true treasure of expression from a gifted artisan. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world! - Melanie M, Texas, US