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Thomas Kumah Nedjoh
"I'm Thomas Kumah Nedjoh, from the Volta Region, and I did my training with master carver Mr. Kofi, who passed away in 2006. I did my apprenticeship with him in the 1980s and by 1986, I was working on my own. This afforded me the freedom to develop different techniques and styles.
<br><br> "I work mainly with ofram wood, but I stock it for about a year before starting working on it. Ofram wood tends to change color in time, perfect for my designs and pieces, which I consider to be unique and attractive.
<br><br> "My work is being recognized as original, and I've received commissions from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints, as well as by other foreigners.
<br><br> "What really inspires me to work is that anytime I see a carving, I feel happy and it motives me to work harder. The greatest challenge I have encountered is dealing with people who try to copy my work. But I realize that I am a competent carver and it is very difficult for others to replicate my work."
