Emmanuel
Senaya Fianu
carved by hand in Ghana
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Photos are from Emmanuel's Instagram. Prices and sizes marked sample are still to be confirmed.
Every piece starts as a drawing
Emmanuel carves masks, djembe drums, figures and ebony jewellery from solid wood in his workshop in Ghana town to add. A craftsman since 2008.
← the orange tool wallBecoming a craftsman
“At school I used to use a blade to make some gorgeous designs, like the head of a giraffe on my pencil. My friends used to buy them.”
“I slept on a bench for 9 good years on the streets to become a good carver.”
- Wood carving
- Woodturning
- Djembe drums
- Kora instrument
- Embossed aluminium sheet design
- Brass
He also builds djembes: a hand-carved shell, a skin head and rope tuning, each pattern cut by eye.
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Every detail takes patience, passion, and creativity. Step by step, I'm bringing…
Crowned Mask
A row of small carved faces forms the crown. The face is inlaid with patterned metal, and the base is cut from the same dark wood.
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Cowrie Crest Mask
Cowrie shells run along the crest, with brass-coloured relief around the eyes and mouth and a dyed cloth wrapped behind.
See it in the hallCommission one like it →
Carved Djembe
The shell is carved by hand with bands of triangles and waves, then fitted with a skin head and tuned with rope.
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Prayer Figure
A small kneeling figure with folded hands. The cowrie bracelet rests on its arms, so it works as a holder and as a carving on a shelf.
Step insideDetails & ask →Kente Wall Mask
A carved face set on a panel of bright cloth and painted symbols. Made to order for walls in homes, offices and hotels.
I'm so excited you received your order 📦 🛫 Much love from Ghana 🇬🇭 to Germany 🇩🇪 💙💙💙
Eye of Horus Pendant
A pendant necklace carved in Ghana ebony in the shape of the Eye of Horus, the Egyptian symbol of protection, healing and restoration.
Photo to come. Tap the reel to see it arrive.
See it in the hallCommission one like it →Ghana to Switzerland
Pieces are wrapped in the workshop and shipped to collectors abroad.
Shipped out from Ghana 🇬🇭 to Switzerland 🇨🇭📦
Opened in the USA and Germany
It brings me great satisfaction to see my efforts producing excellent results in multiple locations.
I'm so excited you received your order 📦 🛫 Much love from Ghana 🇬🇭 to Germany 🇩🇪 💙💙💙
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Owner now
- Cowrie Crest MaskSwitzerland
- Carved DjembeSwitzerland
- Eye of Horus PendantGermany
- A piece, unboxed on videoUSA
Collectors send a photo of the piece at home. It goes here.
Have one carved for you
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Tell him the size, colours and where it will hang or stand.
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He sends a pencil sketch for you to approve.
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Carving and painting, about 3–5 weeks to confirm.
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Photos before packing, then it ships to your door.
Step into the workshop
Walk among the pieces in 3D. Tap any one to read its story, see the price and ask about it.
Never give up
“Never give up on what you do. Keep learning, keep creating, stay humble, and keep pushing forward. One day, your struggles will become the story that inspires others.”Read his story →
Emmanuel Senaya Fianu
@emmanuel_senaya_fianuInterested in owning a unique piece of African craftsmanship? Send me a direct message to place your order. 🌍✨
WhatsApp / call: +233 57 225 1596
Email: emmanuelsenayafianu@gmail.com
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