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Emmanuel Nyadedzor

Emmanuel Nyadedzor

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Emmanuel Nyadedzor

Masks and carvings in West Africa

5.0 (artist rating)

47 testimonials

"The nicest part about my craft is seeing several carved works lying down in the workshop, I get excited to know they may all go to different places in the world."

Ghanaian brothers Emmanuel and Daniel Nyadedzor have been working with Novica for many years. "After completing a course in auto mechanics, getting a job was difficult and neither my parents nor I could afford the high cost of the machinery I would need to set up on my own," recalls Emmanuel.

"I struggled by doing menial jobs, but I managed to save part of the little earnings I made. After some years, I had enough money to buy a small piece of land and raise a wooden store, but I didn't know what to sell. I remember one day, while standing in the shop still contemplating on what to do, I saw a young man hawking and selling carved figures. I admired this art work and so I decided to find out from how he got such items. All along I thought such art works were imported, so I was amazed when I was told they were hand-carved by local artisans!

"I became curious and wanted to know more. I gathered information on where I could see people actually carve these items. I was thrilled at the way they transformed a log of wood could be used to create such interesting and beautiful items. I wanted to be able to do it too!

"I started buying the finished pieces to sell at my shop and I happened to meet a man whose skill was in designing masks. I befriended this man and so when I'd close the shop for the day, I would walk to his workshop and observe the way he designed, and decided to by raw masks for this man to finish them for my shop.

"However, we had a strong argument and I decided I was going to design the mask all by myself. I went to the market the following day to get the raw materials I saw the friend use, and then came to try it out myself. My background in auto mechanics became very useful at this point because of my knowledge in cutting and designing of metals. I employed this skill, as well as the skill I learned from my father who was a blacksmith. My first attempt at designing a mask was appreciated by customers and this encouraged me to continue. With constant practice I entered the world of art.

"Since then, I have taught about 10 people how to design art pieces. Four of the people of them stayed on and the others have set up their own business.

"My source of inspiration has been through dreams about me carving a particular design, so when I wake up I immediately put the design on paper in order not to lose the idea.

"The nicest part about my craft is seeing several carved works lying down in the workshop, I get excited to know they may all go to different places in the world. But the most challenging part of it is trying to get a finished piece dry during the raining season.

"My dream is to expand my workshop, including building a place for my team to be able to rest."

Although initially working together, Daniel is no longer working with Emmanuel.

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75 items by Emmanuel Nyadedzor

Green GiantOriginal Green West African Hand-Carved Sese Wood Wall Mask

5.0

$67.99
Ashanti WisdomHandcrafted Wood Wall Combs (Set of 3)

5.0

$54.99
Royal KingsArtisan Crafted Wood Christmas Ornaments (Set of 3)

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

~~$34.99~~ $31.49
Brilliant MindEwe Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$44.99
Wise ManMiniature wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$19.99
KwekeIvoirian wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$59.99
Chief TrumpeterFair Trade Cultural Wood Sculpture

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$44.99
Beauty QueenHand Carved Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$49.99
DeliveranceEwe wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$59.99
ReconciliationCultural Wood Sculpture

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$49.99
Great ExpectationsHandcrafted Wood Mask from Africa

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$57.99
Picnic TimeHandcrafted Rustic Wood Folding Table

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$107.99
Spirit ProtectorAkan wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$67.99
SuccessAkan Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$47.99
Royal HeritageFair Trade Wood Mask

5.0

$59.99
TeenagerWood fertility doll

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$47.99
TransformationFair Trade Wood Folding Table

5.0

$99.99
My BelovedWood fertility doll

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

~~$59.99~~ $53.99
Elephant's EffortWood Elephant Mask from West Africa

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$79.99
ProgressWood Mask from Africa

5.0

$47.99
Forgive MeHausa Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$47.99
Wise MenHandcrafted Wood Christmas Ornaments (Set of 3)

5.0

~~$29.99~~ $26.99
Good ServiceHandmade Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$49.99
SympathyHausa wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$59.99
Jumbo TaskWood Elephant Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$74.99
Royal PresenceHand Crafted Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$49.99
One Who Has PatienceEwe wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$69.99
TruthHand Made Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$57.99
Bald ProtectorHandcrafted Wood Mask

5.0

$49.99
Together for PeaceAkan wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$49.99
Serene ProtectionHand Made Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$59.99
Bird of SuccessAfrican Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$67.99
ZomukyiArtisan Crafted Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$69.99
Intercessor for PeaceAkan Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$49.99
Mystery and SpiritHand Made Ivory Coast Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$69.99
Owo SnakeAfrican wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$109.99
SefamSet of 3 Petite Handcrafted Sese Wood African Masks

5.0

$54.99
Good MarriageFair Trade Wood Wall Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$49.99
A Special WomanFertility Doll Sculpture Hand Carved in Africa

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$49.99
Teacher's WifeHand Made Wood Cultural Sculpture

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$49.99
In Perfect ShapeHandcrafted Sese Wood and Brass Wall Mirror

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$144.99
King of SuccessAkan wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$69.99
Bold CourageAkan Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$47.99
MawunyoSet of 3 Authentic African Masks Handcrafted in Ghana

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$47.99
PriestsHandcrafted Wood Christmas Ornaments (Set of 3)

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$39.99
Moral SupportHand Carved African Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$59.99
RelaxAfrican wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$54.99
Doing GoodAkan wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$59.99
Proof of LoveEwe wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

~~$59.99~~ $47.99
Asepa YeWood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$79.99
AyekooAfrican wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$94.99
AbundanceAkan Wood Mask from Ghanaian Artisan

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$117.99
Bird of PeaceHand Carved Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$69.99
Well DoneFair Trade African Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$54.99
HopeEwe wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$79.99
Word of HonorArtisan Crafted Akan Tribal Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$64.99
Equine CharacterHand Crafted Wood Horse Sculpture

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$64.99
SweetheartAfrican Wood Sculpture

4.0

$44.99
Face of BeautyMirror

5.0

$189.99
Queen MotherHandmade Fertility Doll Sculptures (Pair)

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$99.99
Nsruma SophisticationFour Sese Wood Star Ornaments in Black Red and White

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

~~$29.99~~ $26.99
Nsruma PrideFour Sese Wood Star Ornaments in Red Blue and Beige

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

~~$29.99~~ $26.99
Spirit of FruitfulnessEwe Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$49.99
Three KingsWood ornaments (Set of 3)

5.0

~~$39.99~~ $35.99
Gelede FestivalGreen West African Hand-Carved Sese Wood Replica Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

~~$69.99~~ $62.99
Xevi BirdEwe wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$49.99
Nsruma GloryFour Sese Wood Star Ornaments in Red Green and Yellow

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

~~$29.99~~ $26.99
Messengers of JusticeSet of Three Sese Wood African Masks Handmade in Ghana

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$49.99
FreedomAkan wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$49.99
Baby ElephantWood statuette

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

$49.99
Proof of LoveEwe wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

~~$57.99~~ $49.29
Elephant's EffortWood Elephant Mask from West Africa

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

~~$74.99~~ $63.74
In Perfect ShapeHandcrafted Sese Wood and Brass Wall Mirror

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

~~$109.99~~ $93.49
Owo SnakeAfrican wood mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

~~$107.99~~ $91.79
Wise and PrudentAfrican Wood Mask

5.0 (Emmanuel Nyadedzor)

~~$58.99~~ $50.14

47 Testimonials for Emmanuel Nyadedzor

Audrey

I get sooo many compliments from friends for the mask I purchased.

Francis

I bought the ""Chieftain"" cane from this artist. It is very beautiful, and captures the spirit of West Africa. I am very pleased with my purchase and with Novica and their Partner Artisans. Thank You.

""The Sweetheart"" sculpture makes me smile because it is so pretty. Blessings.

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