carved mask

Robert Aidoo-Taylor's unusual mask is sure to brighten your walls and bring a smile to your face. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the horned mask from ofram wood and paints the surface black before covering the head in rich polyester velvet, leather, rattan, jute, and brass pins.

Robert Aidoo-Taylor's unusual mask is sure to brighten your walls and bring a smile to your face. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the long mask from ofram wood and paints the surface bright blue before covering the top half in rich polyester velvet and natural raffia. The mask is called Sarkin Kofar Gabas, meaning "King of Wambah Gate" in the Hausa language.

Ghana's Robert Aidoo-Taylor hand crafts a truly unique jewelry box for all your storage needs. The artisan skillfully carves the box from ofram wood with local tools, then wraps the wood in colorful polyethylene twine. On the lid, a three-dimensional mask pops, while rich polyester velvet lines the inside, cushioning your jewels in plush fabric. The box is named Kakamotobi, a Ghanaian Akan word that means "masquerade."

Ghana's Robert Aidoo-Taylor hand crafts a truly unique jewelry box for all your storage needs. The artisan skillfully carves the round box from ofram wood with local tools, then wraps the wood in colorful polyethylene twine. On the lid, a three-dimensional mask pops, while rich polyester velvet lines the inside, cushioning your jewels in plush fabric. The box is named Sika Nfutur, a Ghanaian Akan phrase that means "gold dust."