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Little Ghanaian Fish,'Ghana Artisan Crafted Fish Theme Ornaments (Set of 4)'

Deftly carving sese wood, Anna Yawson crafts a set of ornaments in the shape of tilapia fish. Applications of white clay add texture. Painted by hand in brown, black and yellow, they are named Lo bibii, a Ga phrase meaning "little fish." more

Ghanaian Sankofa Birds,'Ghanaian Sankofa Bird Wood Sculptures (Pair)'

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

Set of 2 Handcrafted Ebony Wood 'Ghanaian Couple' Sculptures (Ghana) - 6" H x 3.7" W x 2.4" D

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

Handmade Ghanaian Sankofa Birds Wood Sculptures (Ghana) - 8" H x 5" W x 2" D

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

Fortune Mask,'Hand Crafted Ghanaian Sese Wood Mask Sculpture'

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

Ntiase,'Ghanaian Sese Wood Sculpture with Brass and Bead Accents'

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

Mother's Hug,'Ghanaian Handcarved Ebony Wood Mother and Child Sculpture'

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

Ahobrasie Virtue,'Hand Crafted Sese Wood Beaded Necklace by Ghanaian Artisans'

This necklace from Ghana is named Ahobrasie, meaning "patience" in the Akan language. Handcrafted by local artisans, the necklace is designed by Rita Addo Zakour, with beads of sese wood in colors of brown and white. more

Adipa Joy,'Hand Crafted Sese Wood Beaded Necklace by Ghanaian Artisans'

This necklace from Ghana is named Adipa, meaning "good thing" in the Akan language. Handcrafted by local artisans, the necklace is designed by Rita Addo Zakour, with beads of sese wood in colors of light brown and beige. more

Red Dove,'Ghanaian Wood Sculpture Carved and Painted by Hand'

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

Roaming Rhino,'Ghanaian Artisan Handcarved Ebony Wood Rhinoceros Sculpture'

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

Divine Akiligo,'World Peace Project Wood Sculpture of Ghanaian God Akiligo'

"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

Good Woman,'Hand Carved and Painted Ghanaian Wood Sculpture'

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

Boisterous Bush Pig,'Ghanaian Artisan Handcarved Ebony Wood Boar Sculpture'

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

Lobi,'Hand Crafted Ghanaian Sese Wood Sculpture'

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

Ghanaian Lovers,'Hand-Painted Romantic Sese Wood Sculpture of Couple'

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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Bird Man'

Carved by hand from native sese wood this handsome mask is an original design by Awudu Saaed. Wide eyes suggest those of an owl gazing longingly toward the sky. Enhanced with embossed aluminum the mask is named Looflo ?û Bird in the Ga language. The... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'A Man of Wealth'

Ornate shapes are covered with handcrafted repousse in a mask of opulent beauty. By Godfred France it combines African sese wood with brass and aluminum for an original design with Ghanaian influence. He names the mask Ankono a Hausa word meaning wealth. more

'Gift of the Ghanaian Magi II' - Handcrafted Nativity Scene Sculpture

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

Ahomka Mask,'Ghanaian Sese Wood Mask Sculpture with Aluminum Plating'

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

Thunderous Panther,'Ghanaian Artisan Handcarved Ebony Wood Panther Sculpture'

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

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Sign of Justice' - Unique African Wood Mask

Hewn from native sese wood and detailed by hand this handsome mask is the work of Theophilus Sackey. Richly textured tones of coppery red provide contrast and highlight the personage's features. On the forehead the African adinkra symbol named sepow... more

Wood sculpture, 'Man from the North' - Artisan Crafted Wood Sculpture

The kora is a string instrument similar to the guitar used primarily by people of the northern region of Ghana. Eric Darko portrays a man with his harmonic muse. The lyrical sculpture suggests an intoxicating melody. more

Baris Gede Dance,'Dance-Themed Balinese Sculpture'

The Baris Gede is a traditional Balinese war dance that is performed by adult men. Ketut Bungkling beautifully captures the drama of the dance in this unique egg-shaped sculpture. The albesia wood egg is carefully painted in meticulous detail; it... more

Ghanaian wood mask, 'Denkyira War Song'

Incised in sese wood parallel lines give a modern look to this African mask by Samuel Okyere. The face is covered in richly embossed aluminum. Named Asafo ?ù Warrior in the Twi language of the Akan people it is representative of the Denkyira nation of... more

Guro Power,'Sese Wood Male Decorative Wall Accent by Ghanaian Artisans'

Designed as a wall hanging by Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim, this decorative accent is hand-carved of sese wood to depict a man with an antiqued finish. Sticks like this are part of a tradition within Africa's Guro tribe, often reserved for men who... more

Nkyia Nature,'Artisan Crafted Ghanaian Wood and Terracotta Beaded Necklace'

Beautifully handcrafted from beads of sese wood and terracotta, this earth-toned necklace is presented by Catherine Offei Kwapong of Ghana. This artisan crafted beaded necklace with a rustic feel is named Nkyia , which means "greeting" in the Akan... more

Baba Thinking,'Abstract Wood Sculpture of Man Thinking from Ghana'

Deep in thought, a man sits, his head in his hand. The expressive world-weary abstract figure is designed by Ghana's Theophilus Anum. Artisans carve the sculpture by hand from sese wood and add a colorful cap of recycled glass beads. Baba is a Hausa... more

Wood sculpture, 'Teacher's Wife' - Hand Made Wood Cultural Sculpture

This beautiful doll by Daniel Nyadedzor represents sculptures given to the wife of a local teacher in gratitude for her support. Elegant and colorful the figure is named Mata Mallam which means wife in the language of the Hausa people from northern Ghana. more

Wood sculpture, 'She Loves Life' - Fair Trade Wood Sculpture

Named Walayo ?û a Ga word meaning A woman who enjoys life this elegant sculpture is the work of Anna Yawson. She works in African sese wood to carve the stylized portrait and adds the rich textures of embossed aluminum. On the skirt the gye nyam is an... more

Maya Bird Man from Palenque,'Maya Cedar Wood Replica Sculpture of the Palenque Bird Man'

Seated with legs crossed, a Maya bird man gestures with his hands as he speaks. Nicolas Chavez Sojuel works in fragrant cedar wood to depict an image from the archaeological site of Palenque. Dating from the 8th century, the beautiful necropolis was... more

Wood sculpture, 'So in Love' - Romantic Wood Sculpture

Sculpted in sinuous line the man kisses his woman's forehead in this graceful sculpture by Wayan Mustika. Arms legs and bodies meld into one single being in an exquisite expression of affection and harmony. more

Wood sculpture, 'Problems of the World' - Abstract Wood Sculpture

Overcome with worries he rests his chin on hand in deep thought. Eric Darko's lyrical sculpture is an airy portrait of a man burdened with responsibility. Lithe sese wood contours burnished with mansion polish are at once modern and traditional. Darko... more

Wood sculpture, 'Benin Crocodile I' - Hand Carved Wood Sculpture

According to Beninese culture the crocodile is the policeman of the waters associated with Olokun god of water and feared for its ferocity. The crocodile represents the power that the Oba (king) has over life and death. Anna Yawson designs a sese wood... more

Bamana Male,'Hand Made Wood Sculpture of a Naked Man from West Africa'

The Bamana people are a ethnic group from Mali who are the most dominant in the country. Ghanaian artist Emmanuel Austin Ankude captures the Bamana art style with this sculpture, hand-carved from African sese wood in the shape of a man. The emphasis on... more

Fante Comb III,'Artisan Crafted Wood Wall Art Sculpture Fante Man Africa'

Ghanaian artisan celebrates Fante artistry with the design of this comb as wall decor. He carves the sese wood comb sculpture by hand featuring the head of a man with an ornate headdress. Combs have long been regarded as symbols of status, group... more

Fante Comb II,'Fante Man Comb Artisan Crafted Wood Wall Art Sculpture'

Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani celebrates Fante artistry with the design of this comb as wall decor. He carves the sese wood comb sculpture by hand featuring a man dressed in a traditional smock. Combs have long been regarded as symbols of status,... more

Sky Man,'Abstract Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Named "Sky Man," this sculpture depicts a human figure whose head stretches like a teardrop towards the sky. Ghana's Akoma of West Africa presents this abstract sculpture, hand-carved from sese wood. more