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Hand Carved Sese Wood Gorilla Statuette from Ghana, "Walking Gorilla"

Name: Hand Carved Sese Wood Gorilla Statuette from Ghana, 'Walking Gorilla'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 274386
Price: 237.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.86 (7 reviews)

Product ID: 274386

by Bright Kofi Agbetey (7)

From Ghanaian artisan Bright Kofi Agbetey comes this captivating gorilla statuette. The gorilla is hand carved out of sese wood and finished with both... more

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From Ghanaian artisan Bright Kofi Agbetey comes this captivating gorilla statuette. The gorilla is hand carved out of sese wood and finished with both paint and polish.

0.87 kgs
1.9 lbs

19 cm H x 18.5 cm W x 10.5 cm D
7.5" H x 7.25" W x 4.1" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 274386

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Bright Kofi Agbetey

West Africa

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Richard

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Sep 15, 2018

“Love this gorilla!”

This gorilla was a gift for my wife who loves gorillas. She was so happy when she received him as an anniversary gift. She loves this beautiful carving saying it truly captures the beauty and majesty of these magnificent creatures.

Purchased Item Walking Gorilla, Hand Carved Sese Wood Gorilla Statuette from Ghana

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Ronald

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Oct 28, 2022

“I love the sculpture!”

This is such a wonderful Shango staff. I use it in my religious ceremonies. It has such a wonderful color and intricately carved!

Purchased Item Male Shango, Wood wall sculpture

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Caroline

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Jan 14, 2021

“Elegant and touching”

The giraffes are sweet while looking dignified. The stain is a rich brown, the carving is well done, and its solid without being heavy. A romantic gift for some one who likes giraffes.

Purchased Item Entwined Giraffes, Hand Carved, Painted, and Polished Sese Wood Sculpture

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This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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Bright Kofi Agbetey has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $150 and the most recent for $500.

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Meet the Artist

Bright Kofi Agbetey Hand-carved sculptures

"I earned very well at this market through the sale of my work, which afforded me the opportunity to further my education, and also assist my younger siblings through school."

"I am a wood carver who is objective and respectful. Bright Kofi Agbetey is my name, and I was born on 9th January 1981 in Accra."I started... read more