In 1903, he began an apprenticeship as a wood sculptor.
It is sought after by furniture makers, artists, and wood sculptors.
Tom Beale, 27, a wood sculptor who works on the third floor and lives nearby, said he was disturbed by the news.
Being a son of a wood sculptor, he began his artistic education at the early age of ten.
African wood sculptors work only with living trees, which they usually cut down only after making a sacrifice to the tree's spirit.
After studying at the Gymnasium he completed an apprenticeship to be a wood sculptor.
Dr. Rogers was an accomplished wood sculptor and his works were often exhibited.
He joined the trade union for wood sculptors as early as 1897 and worked in various parts of Germany.
He was a wood sculptor and master innovator in the African style of design known as oju-ona.
After two years there, he moved to Shinjuku, became interested in primitive art, and collaborated with a wood sculptor.