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

Product ID: 203658

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

  • Ebony wood
  • 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: 203658
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Francis Agbete
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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JAVIER

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Nov 04, 2024

Precioso!”

Es un Nacimiento muy bonito! Una artesanía muy trabajaba. Llegó pronto y es tal cual aparece en las fotos y en la descripción. Muy contento! Gracias.

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Microcredit Financing

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.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

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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Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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Moving On Up

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