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    Product ID: 73988

     

    19" H x 6" W x 1.2" D

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    Weight:  0.9 lbs

     

    Sese wood, copper and aluminum

    Ships from NOVICA Office in Ghana.

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    Made in Ghana

    Wood comb 'Pretty Girl' by Victor Yao Delanyo can be found in sculpture categories such as Cultural Sculpture and Wood Sculpture. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.

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    Wood comb, 'Pretty Girl'

    Carved by hand, this exquisite yida (comb) is adorned with a fertility figure. Victor Yao Delanyo carves the original piece from seasoned sese wood and adds copper and aluminum details. The figure is named Akuvi, which is a name given to by Ghana's Ewe people to girls born on a Wednesday. They believe that such figures as this doll possess the potent power of fertility and often present them to girls born into the family.

    An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.

    Retail Value: $80.95
     

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    Victor Yao Delanyo

    Victor Yao Delanyo

    "My works have been exhibited in the United States, as well as in Germany, Belgium, France and Australia."
    "My name is Victor Yao Delanyo; I was born in January 28, 1966 in the Volta Region of Ghana. I completed my elementary school education in 1982. Due to financial difficulties I could not further my education, so I joined my brother-in-law who was...

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    Victor Yao Delanyo

    "My name is Victor Yao Delanyo; I was born in January 28, 1966 in the Volta Region of Ghana. I completed my elementary school education in 1982. Due to financial difficulties I could not further my education, so I joined my brother-in-law who was a master carver, specializing in traditional African objects. I have been working independently for the past ten years and I am proud to mention that my works have been exhibited in the United States, as well as in Germany, Belgium, France and Australia.

    "I work with ten experienced carvers. We acquire a type of hardwood known as sese for carving masks. The image is first sketched on paper, and then given to the apprentices to carve. We chip at the wood to get the desired figure or shape, then use sandpaper and polish to achieve a smooth object of good quality. I use red and black emulsion paint for the finishing. Other materials used to decorate and preserve our works are metal plates and sometimes clay."

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    I was looking for nice fertility doll, find the ones carved by Victor really very nice. I ordered one for our house and had to order another one for a friend who was seeking to have one too. Both are...

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