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    Product ID: 49359

     

    18.0 cm W x 49.0 cm H x 8.0 cm D

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    Weight:  2.1 lbs

     

    Sese wood

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    Wood mask, 'Here to Help'

    Samuel Coleman hand-carves this mask with a sloped expression, suggesting an elderly man, a bird perched on his head with wings outspread. Its title, Boafo, means "helper," and there is an Akan proverb that states boafo ye na, translated as "people who give help are scarcely found." These words encourage us not to take for granted those who provide us help when we are in trouble. Hewn from sese wood and finished in mansion polish, the...

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    Wood mask, 'Here to Help'

    Samuel Coleman hand-carves this mask with a sloped expression, suggesting an elderly man, a bird perched on his head with wings outspread. Its title, Boafo, means "helper," and there is an Akan proverb that states boafo ye na, translated as "people who give help are scarcely found." These words encourage us not to take for granted those who provide us help when we are in trouble. Hewn from sese wood and finished in mansion polish, the mask makes a positive and wise statement in any décor.
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    Samuel Coleman

    Samuel Coleman

    "Due to my interest in all things cultural things, I then decided to get involved in artworks, especially carving - drums to be specific."
    "I was born on November 24, 1974. I stayed with my mother and started schooling at the Methodist primary school in town. I then moved to where my father stays, to be with him and to continue my education. I therefore...

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    Samuel Coleman

    "I was born on November 24, 1974. I stayed with my mother and started schooling at the Methodist primary school in town. I then moved to where my father stays, to be with him and to continue my education. I therefore studied at the Swedru School of Business where I took General Arts as a subject. While I was there, I was very much involved in the school's cultural troupe and performed with them. Upon completion of the Swedru School, I was a bit stranded with no money to further my education at the university level. Due to my interest in all things cultural things, I then decided to get involved in artworks, especially carving - drums to be specific. I moved back with my mother and then went under a three year training period, and now I am a master training three boys in the art of drum-making."

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    I received a beautiful drum carved by Samuel Coleman today. I am thrilled with the quality craftsmanship of this piece! It is exciting to add such a gorgeous drum to my collection of African artifacts! Thank-You!...

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