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Wood and Aluminum Sword Wall Decor from Ghana, "War Akofena"

Name: Wood and Aluminum Sword Wall Decor from Ghana, 'War Akofena'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 272738
Price: 136.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

Product ID: 272738

by Ali Ibrahim (5)

Ali Ibrahim in Ghana crafts a replica of a West African war sword, or akofena. The sword is one of many Ashanti Adinkra symbols that convey symbolic... more

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Ali Ibrahim in Ghana crafts a replica of a West African war sword, or akofena. The sword is one of many Ashanti Adinkra symbols that convey symbolic meanings and proverbs via visual icons. The war sword symbolizes courage, valor and heroism. Ibrahim carves it by hand from native sese wood, accented with embossed aluminum and brass.

0.75 kgs
1.7 lbs

60 cm H x 15 cm W x 8 cm D
23.5" H x 6" W x 3.1" D

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Sese wood, aluminum, brass
For use on a wall or a table
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 272738

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Ali Ibrahim

West Africa

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Jessica

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Oct 24, 2022

“Exquisite piece of art”

This Gye Nyame Trophy, form the Akan people of Ghana, means He who knows and sees everything . It works very well with my other collection of African art and receives complements as well.

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Purchased Item Gye Nyame Trophy, Sese Wood Aluminum and Brass Adinkra Sculpture from Ghana

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Maria

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Sep 06, 2020

“Conversation piece”

This is very tall and very nice! I love the symbolism of it and it is a great conversation piece. Everyone who enters my house wants to know more about my lovely bird. I will treasure it forever.

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Purchased Item Brown Ashanti Bird, Hand Carved African Wood Bird Sculpture with Repousse

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Chante

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Nov 27, 2019

“Amazing quality, craftsmanship, & origin story”

My ancestors come from the Akan people and I was so happy to get them this weapon as they made it clear no other would do. I genuinely was so ecstatic to receive my package and I love everything about the sword! It?s powerful, elegant, meaningful, and just downright badass! Thank Ali Ibrahim for crafting this with your own hands. I read your story and was truly touched. Keep up the amazing work!

Purchased Item War Sword, Akan War Sword Wall Decor Hand Crafted in Ghana

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Ali Ibrahim has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $300 and the most recent for $200.

Meet the Artist

Ali Ibrahim Wood sculptures and masks

"I always knew that if I could not climb higher academically, I could make a good life out of this new field of carving. I put all myself into this craft I have found."

"I was born at Nsawam in Southern Ghana on February 16. I am very sociable and love making friends. My storey all began at a tender age when my... read more