George Obeng uses naturally dried ebony wood to create this graceful figure, exquisitely carved by hand. Its name means "golden carrier woman and her child" in the Ga Adangbe language. With a baby tied to her back, a young Ghana mother bears a heavily loaded basket on her head, hiring out her strength as a carrier to support her family.
Obeng voices his social and human concerns through his art, as it serves as a vehicle to express his profound concern for injustice and poverty. His work has been exhibited across the world, testifying to the universal resonance of his themes.
Because of the nature of ebony wood there often exist marked tonal variations, adding to the attraction of the carving. A wax finish further highlights the grain's beauty.
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Es una natividad muy muy bonita con muchos detalles en las caras y pliegues de la ropa. Es de muy buena calidad. Se une a mi colecciĆ³n particular de belenes del mundo. Muy contento con la compra. Y llegĆ³ rĆ”pido! Feliz! Gracias!!
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Wonderful wood carving with stronge details and realistic outcomes.
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I was so excited when I seen the bookends and learned what the meaning was. It gives me great joy to have them in my home.
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