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Christopher Nyasafo

African masks, wood sculptures and djembe drums in West Africa

"My favorite thing about this craft is making people happy with my creations."

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"The years I've been working with you have been my best years ever. I have seen a lot of marvelous changes in terms of my designing, finances and family life. Family-wise, I have been able to cater for my own children's education to the Tertiary level, as well as the education of other children.

"While enjoying success with you, I have also had some challenges, like trying to get land to plant my own trees for wood. It has been very difficult; the price of land is very expensive or it is not available at all. Now my focus is to target a place far away from Accra to purchase less expensive land. By acquiring the land, I can grow my own trees to obtain wood for carving; that’s a way of encouraging reforestation. I know with time I will be able to acquire land to start my tree planting efforts.

"What I have noticed is that, once you get diligent with a project, you will certainly grow. My sales have increased by 100% over the past year. Previously, I was working in Accra, but now I have expanded to the Eastern region. I only do finishing in Accra. I have four permanent carvers who collaborate with me, with one of them being physically challenged.

"It's overwhelming how you've changed my life for the better, to the extent that my children are graduating from the university."

Original Artisan Story

"My name is Christopher Nyasafo and I was born in Accra. I like to carve wood. Growing up in Accra, I developed a passion for carving. I learned from many teachers like Mr. Louis Botchway. I started by helping out with errands outside of the workshop. Gradually, I started to cut logs, then began sanding and finishing pieces. Over time, I learned to love this craft.

"I create sculptures, masks and musical instruments. I use sese wood, soot, cola nuts and acrylic paints. I am inspired by colors, the environment and other artists, and especially enjoy making people happy with my creations.

"I earned a business degree because I knew that I could get further with an education the more I pursued this art. It was very difficult and time-consuming starting out on my own. Finding information about where to get funds to start and sell my creations hasn’t been easy.

"I now teach six assistants in my workshop, and I hope to have more beginners who are willing to learn. I mastered this craft by being willing to learn from my instructors, working hard and being trustworthy. My craft has been a source of income to my assistants who are now taking care of their homes and children. Even the food vendors who come to sell to my workers take the remaining scraps of wood to use as firewood for those who can't afford to buy charcoal or gas.

"My hope is to establish a modern workshop outside of Accra to accommodate and train young people interested in woodcarving. My dream is to establish a farm which will be the main source of my materials."

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59 items by Christopher Nyasafo

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Songye, Striped African Sese Wood Mask from West Africa

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Kidumu Society, Artisan Crafted Colorful Teke-Tsaye African Mask

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Bird at Rest, Red Black Off-White Mother and Baby Bird Wood Sculpture

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Kidumu Rite, Multicolor Handcrafted Congolese African Mask

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Yaka Rites, Artisan Crafted Congolese African Mask in Brown and White

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$119.99
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Horseback Warrior, Brown and Cream Horseback Warrior Wood Sculpture from Ghana

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Northern Maiden Beauty I, Hand Crafted African Wooden Mask of Northern Maiden

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Watchful Rooster, Multi-Color Wood Decorative Box with Rooster Sculpture Lid

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Baluba Dance Spirit II, African Dance Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art

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$127.99
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Gabonese Abstraction, Abstract Circular African Mask from Gabon and the Congo

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Senufo Order, Artisan Crafted Senufo Replica African Wall Wood Mask

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Songye Kwifibe, African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art

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Yaka Initiation, Colorful Wood Mask with Recycled Glass Beads

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$107.99
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Bundu Style, Sese Wood and Recycled Glass Bead Mask

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$119.99
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Northern Maiden Beauty II, African Handmade Wall Mask of Northern Ghana Maiden

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Baule Crescent, Elaborate Sese Wood Baule-Style African Mask from Ghana

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Pende Culture, Bearded Wood Mask in Western Pende Style

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$149.99
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Green Invitation to Peace, Green Decorative Djembe Drum Artisan Crafted in West Africa

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African Aubergine, Authentic African Mini Djembe Drum Crafted by Hand

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Lwalwa, Hand Carved Wood African Lwalwa Mask from Ghana

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Teke-Tsaye Ritual, Circular Orange African Mask Carved by Hand in Ghana

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$109.99
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Teke, Hand Carved African Sese Wood and Raffia Mask

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$147.99
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Anomabu Waves, Handcrafted Grey and Blue Authentic African Mini Djembe Drum

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$79.99
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Musical Mint, Artisan Crafted Authentic African Mini Djembe Drum

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Kwele Mask I, African Art Heart Shaped Kwele Protective Handmade Wood Mask

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$114.99
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Luena, Hand-Carved African Wood Mask with Pointy Teeth from Ghana

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Mumuye Pride, African Art Mumuye Nigerian Tribe Handmade Replica Wall Mask

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$119.99
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Pende I, Handmade African Sese Wood Mask

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$129.99
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Pende II, Artisan Made African Sese Wood and Raffia Mask

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$119.99
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Bassa Tradition, Handcrafted Brown Sese Wood African Mask from Ghana

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$139.99
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Kwele Mask II, African Protective Wood Wall Mask Heart Shaped Kwele Art

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$104.99
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African Sounds, Artisan Crafted Authentic African Mini Djembe Drum

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$79.99
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Gather in Peace, Artisan Crafted West African Mini Djembe Brown Drum

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Blue Invitation to Peace, Blue Decorative Djembe Drum Artisan Crafted in West Africa

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$84.99
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Dynamic Cheer, Brown Cream and Red Accent African Wood Decorative Wall Mask

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$97.99
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Bozo on the Niger, African Horned Mask from Nigerian Bozo Tribe Carved by Hand

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Horseman, Brown and Cream Man Astride Horse Wood Sculpture from Ghana

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$137.99
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Baluba Dance Spirit I, African Dance Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art

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$109.99
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Dynamic Power, Black and Off-White African Wood Decorative Wall Mask

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$87.99
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Igbo Tribe, Handmade Sese Wood And Glass Beaded Mask

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Duma, Hand-Carved African Wood Duman Mask from Ghana

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$119.99
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Triangle Beat, Artisan Crafted Authentic African Mini Djembe Drum in Blue

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Yellow Invitation to Peace, Artisan Crafted West African Decorative Djembe Yellow Drum

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$79.99
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Pende III, Handmade African Sese Wood and Raffia Mask

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Gathering, West African Hand Carved Wood Mini Djembe Goblet Drum

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Hemba, Monkey-Inspired Cultural African Wood Mask from Ghana

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Mitsogo, Hand Carved African Sese Wood Beaded Mask

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$107.99
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Dan People, Artisan Crafted African Sese Wood Mask

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Kuba, African Wood Kuba Initiation Ceremony Mask from Ghana

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Igbo Water Spirit, Rustic Sese Wood Igbo Water Spirit African Mask from Ghana

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Yoruba Tribe, Handmade African Sese Wood Mask

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Fang Ngil I, Africa Gabonese Social Order Fang Mask Carved by Hand

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Ogoni Face, Hand-Carved African Wood Mask with a Hat from Ghana

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Ibiobio Horn, Hand Made African Sese Wood Mask

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$137.99
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Black Invitation to Peace, Artisan Crafted West African Decorative Djembe Black Drum

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$79.99
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Tribal Baule, Handcrafted Sese Wood Baule-Style African Mask from Ghana

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$144.99
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Nafana Pride, African Wall Mask from Bedu Tribe for Protection and Dance

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$97.99
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Fang Ngil II, African Fang Tribe Mask of Social Order Wood Wall Mask

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$74.99
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Kete Pride III, Pink Kete Tribe Replica Mask Artisan Crafted African Art

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Cynthia

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04/21/2021

"Gorgeous piece!"

Vibrant colors and exquisite details!

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Wall art

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Songye Kwifibe, African Protection Spirit Wall Mask Artisan Crafted Wood Art

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dix

From Phoenix

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04/05/2021

"Exquisite Piece"

This mask certainly added a shocker to my current collection. Very, very unique. Love it!

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stunning beautiful unique

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Wall Piece

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Bantu Forest Spirit, Artisan Crafted Bantu African Forest Spirit Dance Mask

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Micheal

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02/11/2021

"Amazing Piece of Art"

This mask is quite a showpiece in size and color. I very much enjoy having it as part of my collection.

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Dynamic Cheer, Brown Cream and Red Accent African Wood Decorative Wall Mask

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KiranKumar

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01/16/2021

"Beautiful mask"

Love it. Bought it for my wife who collects masks and she loves it. Very well made.

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Pende Culture, Bearded Wood Mask in Western Pende Style

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Mary

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10/24/2020

"Fun, happy modern Mask"

Large, bright, but soft colors in a modern mask. Goes great with all my abstract art and my other tribal pieces.

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Great Wall art

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Kidumu Rite, Multicolor Handcrafted Congolese African Mask

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Mary

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10/24/2020

"Modern and unique abstract design"

Modern and unique abstract design, that adds to my tribal arts collection, and goes with all my modern abstract art as well. As pictured here, the colors are really beautiful and well designed with lots of texture. Finely crafted!

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Modern textured abstract generously sized

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Wall decor or in a stand

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Gabonese Abstraction, Abstract Circular African Mask from Gabon and the Congo

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