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African Sculpture Hand Carved Wood, "Benin Crocodile"

Product ID: 210699

According to Beninese culture, the crocodile represents the power that the Oba (king) has over life and death. The crocodile is the policeman of the... more

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According to Beninese culture, the crocodile represents the power that the Oba (king) has over life and death. The crocodile is the policeman of the waters, associated with Olokun, god of water and feared for its ferocity. Anna Yawson designs a sese wood sculpture that is expertly carved by hand and adorned with embossed aluminum plates.

  • 0.51 kgs
  • 1.1 lbs
  • 62 cm H x 11 cm W x 5 cm D
  • 24.5" H x 4.3" W x 2" D

  • Sese wood, aluminum
  • Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 210699
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Anna Yawson
Anna Yawson

West Africa

Wood carvings

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Judy

From OH

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Oct 29, 2024

Love these fish ornaments!”

These fish ornaments are so much fun. I havent decided how many I am keeping for myself. I plan to share them with the store associates where I buy my freshwater fish for my aquariums. These are prefect! I know they will love them.

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Debbie Day

From Sharon, PA, USA

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Oct 11, 2024

Absolutely love this elephant”

I have many items from many artists on Novica. This artist is another one Im adding to my favorite list. This elephant is very well made, I just love it

To look at cause it's absolutely beautiful

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Robin

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Oct 04, 2024

Green Ga Fish”

The hand carved Green Ga Fish and Yellow Ga Fish provide atmosphere and elegance to the garden room in my nineteenth century row house in Baltimore. Bravo!

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Confronting Adversity

Anna's husband suffered from a stroke five years ago. They currently live is different cities but she travels to see him every week while taking care of her two biological children and three adopted children. Her income from NOVICA helps her pay for his medical care and to support her children.

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Microcredit Financing

Anna Yawson has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $600. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, aluminum plate, and polish for production.

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Anna cares for five children, including her two biological children and three that she adopted.

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Anna supports the education of two children in elementary school and one in high school.

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