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Hand Carved Ebony Wood Turtle Sculptures (Set of 5), "Tortoise Family"

Name: Hand Carved Ebony Wood Turtle Sculptures (Set of 5), 'Tortoise Family'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 203658
Price: 62.83 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.69 (67 reviews)

Product ID: 203658

by Francis Agbete (67)

Carved by hand from sleek African ebony, five turtles march purposefully together. Ghana's Francis Agbete names the set Kpakpa fome — "the... more

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Carved by hand from sleek African ebony, five turtles march purposefully together. Ghana's Francis Agbete names the set Kpakpa fome — "the tortoise family" in the Ewe language. "Patience is a virtue," the artisan says.

0.17 kgs
0.4 lbs

Largest piece: 8 cm H x 9 cm W x 3 cm D
Largest piece: 3.1" H x 3.5" W x 1.2" D
Smallest piece: 3.5 cm H x 4 cm W x 1.5 cm D
Smallest piece: 1.4" H x 1.6" W x 0.6" D

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Ebony wood
Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 203658

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Francis Agbete

West Africa

Wood masks and leather desk sets

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Alex

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Jun 16, 2016

“so real”

my favs toy!

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Marian

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Jan 02, 2017

“Family of Turtles”

This was a gift and my friend loves them and has proudly displayed these artistic carvings! These turtles has a special significance for healing.

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Jeanting

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Apr 14, 2025

“Great”

I got this for my dad to use on his office desk. It looks nice!

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Microcredit Financing

Francis Agbete has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $1050. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of ebony wood, leather, brass, polish and sandpaper to increase production.

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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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Francis Agbete Wood masks and leather desk sets

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"I have always helped my father when he's needed me, so coming to assist my father at the workshop at this time of my educational career was not a new job for me."

Latest Update“Since I joined Novica in 2003, I have succeeded in gaining international recognition. Before, I only sold within my country and... read more