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Working in native sese wood, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates a pair of birds as sculptures. One holds a golden egg while both turn to look behind them. An Ashanti icon, the birds depict a traditional adinkra symbol known as the sankofa. This is understood... ... more

Hand-carved from sese wood, this sculpture depicts a beautifully ornamented mask. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour names this sculpture Biakoye , an Akan word meaning "one love". The face is painted in subtle tones of green, yellow and white, while... ... more

Sylvanus A. Agbolo creates this abstract depiction of a mother holding her small child tightly in this hand-carved sculpture. Using rich, dense ebony wood, West African artisan utilizes expert carving techniques to achieve the subtle details that... ... more

Salihu Ibrahim carved a faithful replica of the Tigari mask uncovered in 1890, in Ghana. Of Moshie origin, a Tigari was person especially endowed with psychic powers. This person could be a man or a woman and could heal, predict the future, indicate... ... more

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Ghana's Victoria Agyepomaa exalts the beautiful physiognomy of African people in this pair of handcrafted statuettes. The woman and man are detailed with remarkable artistry, resulting in life-like busts enhanced by ebony's natural grain. ... more

Product features: Dimension :8" H x 5" W x 2.4" D Weight :1.25 Color :Brown Sese wood Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly Features a rustic, rugged finish Made In Ghana Story behind the art: At a tender age, I used to draw… ... more

Hand-carved of sese wood, this Ghanaian sculpture depicts an African drummer. The artisan creates the sculpture, capturing every little detail with finesse. | Bungalow Rose Drum Player Wood Sculpture Wood in Brown/Gray | 12.25 H x 5 W x 3.9 D in | Wayfair ... more

Singing, he returns to the world as a ghost to watch over his loved ones. The artisan creates this poignant image as an African mask. Carved and painted by hand, the sese wood sculpture receives an aged, distressed finish and applications of white... ... more

Hand-carved from sese wood, this exquisite sculpture depicts the visage of a man with brass plated eyes. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour details this original sculpture with etchings throughout the forehead, nose and bust, which is also adorned with... ... more

Hand-carved from sese wood, this sculpture depicts a prominent conical head and face of a man. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour names this sculpture Ntiase , an Akan word meaning "understanding". The face is ornamented with brass plating and bright... ... more

"Akiligo is a god that is worshipped by northerners, and if the god is pacified during the Harmattan season it gives the people a bountiful harvest. Akiligo is often believed to bless his devotees with rains, abundance and peace of mind." Inspired by... ... more

Sylvanus A. Agbolo crafts this exquisite depiction of a rhinoceros roaming the African savanna. Using rich, dense ebony wood, The Ghanaian artisan utilizes expert wood-carving techniques for round, soft curves and intricate details that bring this... ... more

Sylvanus A. Agbolo creates this exquisite depiction of a curious bush pig, the West African equivalent to a European wild boar. Sharp tusks protrude on either side in this hand-carved sculpture. Using rich, dense ebony wood, the Ghanaian artisan... ... more

Her features are calm, her pose proud as she goes about her daily chores. Working in sese wood, Joseph Boateng carves this charming portrait of a woman with braided hair. He names it Obaapa, meaning "good woman" the Twi language of Ghana's Akan people.... ... more

Emmanuel Austin Ankude in Ghana crafts this fascinating sculpture to honor the Lobi people, an ethnic group that originated in what is today Ghana before migrating to Burkina Faso. The artisan hand carves the sculpture from sese wood with an open pot... ... more

Samuel Okyere pays homage to love and romance with a Ghanaian-inspired sculpture made from sturdy sese wood. Depicting a couple in a tender embrace, the artisan uses sinuous formations to add a modern touch to the artwork, finishing each element with... ... more

By Joseph Boateng, this sculpture carries a message of peace. He creates the image of a man with a tall headdress as he deftly carves sese wood. A sheet of hand-embossed aluminum depicts a red dove. "The dove has always been associated with peace," the... ... more

Ghanaian artisan Agnes Amponsah hand carves this graceful sculpture from ebony wood. The sculpture depicts a woman carrying a pot made of recycled, multi-colored beads on her head. A figure of the artisan's own design, Amponsah calls the sculpture... ... more

Prince Amartey creates a design of his own imagination incorporating stylistic motifs from West Africa. Carved by hand of sese wood this handsome personage wears an ornate headdress. Another face observes the world from atop the headdress as though it... ... more

Hand-carved from sese wood, this sculpture depicts a mask of a stunning woman. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour names this original sculpture Odo , an Akan word meaning "love". The woman's face is accentuated with pronounced red lips and eyes and she... ... more

Francis Agbete honors the birth of Christ through his incomparable wood art. Working with rosewood Agbete sculpts a 14-piece nativity scene that includes Mary and Joseph kneeling next to an angel followed by a camel and a shepherd standing up. A donkey... ... more

Hand-carved from naturally dried sese wood, this sculpture depicts a rectangular mask resting on a rectangular base. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour details wide eyes, alert to every movement, beneath an ornate headdress. The lovely piece receives... ... more

A reclining panther snarls a warning, baring fierce, sharp canines in this exquisite animal portrait. Sylvanus A. Agbolo creates this exquisite depiction in his hand-carved sculpture. Using rich, dense ebony wood, the West African artisan utilizes... ... more

Crowned in sheep's horns a somber visage makes an imposing sight. Eric Darko chooses the traditional shape of the West African horn mask to create this superlative sculpture in sese wood. Adorned with rich embellishments of embossed brass and oil paint... ... more

Singing he returns to the world as a ghost to watch over his loved ones. Abdul Razak creates this poignant image as an African mask. Carved and painted by hand the sese wood sculpture receives an aged distressed finish and applications of white clay. ... more

For his work, Emmanuel Austin Ankude of Ghana says he gets his, "...inspirations from God almighty, nature and my loving family. I design and craft my products at the same time." His design for this mask is influenced by the wooden sculptures of male... ... more

Extending its petals in stately symmetry a flower fills a square frame. Jaifah Aksornsri presents this handsome wood sculpture in the traditional Thai style. ... more

Emmanuel Nyadedzor pays homage to his heritage in his newest creation, made from sese wood in the classic Ghanaian style. After working long hours with traditional techniques and painting the details in a green hue, the artisan presents this sculpture... ... more

Hand-carved of sese wood, this artistic abstract sculpture is created by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. The torso of a musician grasps the end of an elongated horn, blowing sweet melodies. Triangular brass accents decorate the sculpture's base. ... more

Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani carves this sese wood comb sculpture by hand, featuring twin faces side by side as the handle. The sculpture is meant to be hung as wall decor, and is given a rustic finish using acrylic paint and local clay. ... more

Raising its head in excitement, this fish will make a charming addition to your home or beach cottage. Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed creates this sculpture, which he carves by hand from sese wood. A painted finish in grey and multicolor complete the... ... more

Featuring stripes of orange and off-white, this fish will make a beautiful addition to your home or beach cottage. Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed hand-carves this sculpture from sese wood and paints it by hand. A clay rub gives this sculpture a rustic... ... more

Singing, he returns to the world as a ghost to watch over his loved ones. Abdul Razak creates this poignant image as an African mask. Carved and painted by hand, the sese wood sculpture receives an aged, distressed finish and applications of white clay. ... more

This charming decorative spoon and fork pair make a gracious accent to any decor. Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves the pair of wall sculptures by hand from native sese wood etching the handles with curved grooves and perpendicular lines. The... ... more

Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante presents an original sculpture styled after the fertility dolls of West Africa. The hand-carved sese wood sculpture depicts a Ghanaian woman in tribal dress holding a pot. Akatesia means lady in the Twi dialect of... ... more

Hand-carved of sese wood, this Ghanaian sculpture depicts an African drummer. Chief Carver Nana Frimpong creates the sculpture, capturing every little detail with finesse. ... more

Craning its neck as if to get a better look, this giraffe is hand-carved from Ghanaian sese wood. Enoch Adjei creates this striking sculpture, which is given a striking yellow finish. ... more

Hand-carved from sese wood, a delightful fish curls its tail. Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed creates this sculpture, given a clay rub for a rustic finish. ... more

Celebrating family unity, Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo designs a loving sculpture. A mother, and father, and their child hold hands in a circle, hand-carved of ebony wood with a rich, black finish. ... more