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

Product ID: 272738

Ali Ibrahim 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

  • Sese wood, aluminum, brass
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • For use on a wall or a table
  • CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 272738
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