Gwafa Butcherson, (-1212, ?) was a salt miner in Ife.
Gwafa believed in Shamanism.
He was rich, and owned many houses, many goods. Among these possessions, he began an art collection. He was rather respected though seen as belonging to the middle class. However, he could access to many opportunities. People saw Gwafa as cultivated, eager to read and learn when possible, and mastering writing, which he did for friends. He was strong, beautiful, and long lived. He was known as resolute, with a true entrepreneur spirit.