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Hardworking Mother II,'Hand Crafted Ebony Wood Sculpture'

An African mother cradles a water jug while carrying a baby on her back in Agnes Amponsah's stunning sculpture. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the figures from rich ebony wood in stunning detail, then paints the surface in a polished black that gives... more

Musical Note I,'Hand Crafted Ebony Wood Statuette'

Music lovers will rejoice in this graceful sculpture from West Africa's Sylvanus A. Agbolo. Handcarved from ebony wood, it depicts a treble clef, a symbol used to indicate the pitch of a written musical note. Perched on a curved wood bass, the... more

Blooming Light,'Hand Crafted Cedar Wood Black and Beige End Table from Ghana'

A square surface rests atop a black cedar wood stand, accented with rich aluminum repoussé. Raphat Asigbey crafts this handsome end table with modern African style. Hand-painted motifs in black, red, and beige cover the wawa wood tabletop and base. more

Warthog,'Hand Crafted Ebony Wood and Glass Bead Sculpture'

This eye-catching warthog sculpture is the creation of West Africa's Theophilus Anum. The artisan hand carves the sculpture from rich ebony wood before embellishing the body of the warthog with recycled glass beads in bright hues of yellow, orange, and... more

Bambara Native,'Hand Crafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Emmanuel Austin Ankude in Ghana crafts this fascinating sculpture to honor the Bambara people, a Mande ethnic group who have been found throughout every country in mainland West Africa. The artisan hand carves the sculpture from sese wood with a two... more

Heart Mask,'Handmade Ofram Wood Holiday Ornaments (Set of 3)'

Add an authentic African touch to your tree this holiday season with a set of intriguing ornaments designed by Robert Aidoo-Taylor. Crafted from ofram wood, the ornaments are hand carved in an African mask design that the artisan hand paints in earthy... more

Unity,'Hand Crafted Decorative Ceramic Crocodile Vase from Africa'

This stunning decorative vase from West Africa's Samuel Lovi is a real conversation starter. Hand crafted from ceramic, the cylindrical vase features a Siamese crocodile motif on each side. The artisan paints the vase in brown and blue, then treats the... more

Fancy Traveler,'Hand Carved African Ebony and Recycled Glass Beaded Tortoise'

This snappy tortoise sculpture has a brightly colored shell that can fool you into believing he's fast! Decorated with recycled glass beads, the ebony wood is first hand carved and then thoroughly polished by West African creator Agnes Amponsah. One of... more

Soyaya,'Artisan Handmade African Sese Wood Sculpture Lovers Kissing'

Soyaya is a Hausa word that means "lovers" and is depicted here in a beautiful, hand carved sese wood sculpture of a couple embracing in a kiss. West African artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves each piece using local tools and finishes each in rich... more

Giraffe Art,'Giraffes and Bird on African Wall Mask Hand Carved Wood Art'

This wall mask designed by Awudu Saaed is a celebration of West Africa's rich fauna. Above the eyes, giraffes stand tall against a sky-blue backdrop while a parrot flies between them unto the mask's nose. Saaed carves the sese wood mask by hand and... more

'Royal Kings' (set of 3) - Artisan Crafted Wood Christmas Ornaments

An important part of the Christmas story the three kings brought gifts to baby Jesus. Daniel Nyadedzor sculpts the trio from sese wood bringing African art to holiday decor. Because each ornament is individually carved and painted by hand the features... more

Nkosua,'Hand Made Oval Shaped Wood Wall Mirror from West Africa'

Meaning "egg" in Ghana's Twi language, this design is named Nkosua. The oval wall mirror is handcrafted by West African artisan Winfred Korley, who uses local sese wood to create the frame. more

Baluba Hunter,'Hand Carved Wood Congo Wall Mask from West Africa'

The Baluba people are grassland and forest-dwelling hunters native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Inspired by their ancient traditions, West African artist Emmanuel Austin Ankude carves this mask from wood in the style of Baluba dance masks,... more

Rearing Stallion,'Hand Carved Sese Wood West Africa Wood Horse Statuette'

Revered in many countries for their close working relationship with humans, the mighty stallion is hand carved by West African artisan Gordon Adu and represented in a reared legs power pose. Each statuette is hand carved from local sese wood using... more

Sankofa,'Hand Carved Sese Wood Bird Sculpture from West Africa'

Hand carved from rich sese wood and colored with deep scarlet red and black paint, West African artist Winfred Ansah Okoampah presents this sculpture of a bird named Sankofa, an Adinkra symbol meaning "go back and get it." The artist's interpretation... more

Bird Essence,'Hand-Painted African Wood Mask with Bird Accent on Top'

A true masterpiece of craftsmanship, this colorful African mask meticulously carved and painted by hand in Ghana unveils an enthralling portrait of a man donning an impressive headdress adorned with a bird motif. Crafted from sese wood, this remarkable... more

Mirror, 'African Lizards' - Handmade Rustic Wood Mirror

Lizards rest on a handsome wall mirror by Worlasi Agbalenyo. Crafted by hand the design is created from African sese wood. The rich textures are achieved with applications of sand and a raffia cord surrounds the looking glass. more

Gratitude,'Hand Carved African Rubberwood Mask from Ghana'

From Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu comes this exquisite hand-carved rubberwood mask. Colorful designs crafted from both wood and aluminum define the elongated face. The artisan names the mask Bongani , which means "be grateful" in the Zulu... more

Hatshepsut,'Handmade Yellow and Red African Mask of Pharaoh Hatshepsut'

Powerful women shaped the history and culture of the African world through their legendary feats. Muses of Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor, these strong leaders inspire a series of sublime African masks crafted from local wood. This piece, in... more

King's Child,'Hand-Carved African Tweneboa Wood Wall Mask of Woman'

This hand-carved African wood mask is crafted from tweneboa wood by Ghanaian artisan Daniel Asante. The mask portrays a beautiful feminine character inspired by the artist's own design. The careful use of acrylic paint and polish highlight the woman's... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Ghanaian Identity' - Hand Made African Wood Mask

A bird perches atop this elongated mask and leans forward to caress the forehead with its beak. By Godfred France it is crafted by hand of sese wood with applications of white clay for a vintage look. The Ghanaian artisan names his original design... more

Akofena II,'Handmade Red and Black Wood Wall Mirror from West Africa'

Winfred Korley's workshop in Ghana presents this boldly framed mirror crafted from sese wood. Akofena means "Sword of War" and is a traditional Adinkra symbol representing courage and heroism. The frame of the mirror is painted black and red, and... more

Lovely Lady of Ghana African Mask (West Africa)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. A beautiful young woman ties up her hair with kente cloth and flaunts colorful beaded earrings. more

'Duck Family' (set of 5) - Artisan Crafted Wood Sculpture

Carved by hand from sleek African ebony five ducklings swim together. Ghana's Francis Agbete names the set Kpakpa fome ?ù the duck family in the Ewe language. We should know we all belong to a family he says. These carvings remind each one of it. more

Wood accent table, 'African Ram's Horn' - African Wood Accent Table

By George Obeng this handsome accent table conveys the beauty of West African tradition. The circular table is crafted of native sese wood with wave motifs carved into the black borders. The brown base depicts a ram's horn known as Dwennimen in the Twi... more

Novica Handmade Adinkra Ii African Wood Wall Decor

Rich with West African symbolism, this decorative wall plaque is crafted by Musah Abdallah in Ghana. He carves it by hand from sese wood, and decorates it with neat triangles of brass and traditional Akan adinkra symbols. more

Novica Handmade Strength In Unity African Wood Mask

This fascinating mask from West African artisan Victor Dushie is a call for unity. Crafted from local sese wood, the long mask is embellished with reflective aluminum plating on the nose and forehead, adding texture to the smooth, black wood. more

Novica Handmade Ibiobio Horn African Wood Mask

A dark brown chair crowns the head of this unusual smiling mask designed by West Africa's Christopher Nyasafo. Crafted from local sese wood and jute details, the mask is called Ibiobio Horn, named after a coastal people who live in southern Nigeria. more

Novica Handmade Horned Bird Spirit African Wood Mask

Artisan Kwasi George from West Africa crafts this mask from sese wood to represent the formidable aspects of a sharp-eyed bird. more

Novica Handmade Special Forces African Wood Mask

This stunning mask is the creation of West Africa's Victor Ayambire. The artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood, embellishing the cheeks and forehead with textured aluminum plating. more

Handmade Guro Chief II African decorative broom (Ghana) - 63 x 9 x 8

Greetings from Ghana, West Africa, where we are thinking of you and thanking you for such a successful work year. From myself, my family, and my seven carving assistants, we wish you the best. more

Novica Handmade Pure In Heart African Wood Mask

This stunning diamond-shaped mask is the creation West African artisan Victor Dushie. Hand carved from local sese wood, the mask is painted in rich brown and vibrant blue, then adorned with textured aluminum plate. more

Novica Handmade Doll African Wood Mask

This captivating oblong mask with large, slanted eyes is the creation of West Africa's Theophilus Anum. The artisan carves the mask from local sese wood, then hand paints a large doll onto the mask's red forehead. more

Novica Handmade Funky Elephant African Wood Mask

This stunning elephant-shaped mask is the creation of West Africa's Theophilus Anum. Hand carved from local sese wood, the mask is painted in a rich cream color then adorned with recycled glass beads in a deep blue. more

Adinkra II,'Artisan Crafted Wood and Brass Adinkra Wall Decor'

Rich with West African symbolism, this decorative wall plaque is crafted by Musah Abdallah in Ghana. He carves it by hand from sese wood, and decorates it with neat triangles of brass and traditional Akan adinkra symbols. From top to bottom, he... more

Novica Handmade Ayeye African Wood Wall Decor

Hand-carved from native sese wood, this West African wall plaque is beautifully detailed. Artisan Musah Abdallah carefully defines a serene visage in the center, surrounded by colorful recycled glass beads and inlaid brass and aluminum triangles. more

Wood fertility doll, 'Baule Mother' - Artisan Crafted Wood Sculpture

The Baule women of Ghana regard this doll as a fertility talisman. They take her along with them everywhere for the doll is believed to foster conception. Winfred Korley celebrates West African beliefs and customs with a hand carved sese wood doll... more

Novica Handmade Hat Wearer African Wood Mask

Wearing a warm hat with stripes and a diamond pattern, this African mask is designed and crafted by Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley. more