Bought this for my boyfriend for Valentine?s Day. He moved it several times until he found he perfect spot for it. It now sits in the window sill holding prayer beads
I was so pleased with this box. The size was a great surprise. It looks like a number of the masks I have seen. The artist should consider making a hanging version that opens and has key hooks inside. I would buy definitely buy more of his work. This is unique.
My new ebony elephant catchall is a gorgeous piece of art crafted masterfully by Mr. Lanyo. I feel selfish keeping it on my dresser — it deserves to be seen by all who enter my home!
"I come from a family that works in arts and crafts. I appreciate the skills of people who carved and I wanted to learn the craft."
"I am Robert Lanyo, a wood carver born in the Volta region of Ghana in 1978. My friends say I am hardworking, very determined and creative.... read more
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