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Ewe Tribe Woman African Wood Sculpture with Aluminum, "Detugbi"

Name: Ewe Tribe Woman African Wood Sculpture with Aluminum, 'Detugbi'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 239747
Price: 129.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.87 (30 reviews)

Product ID: 239747

by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo (30)

"African women are beautiful," says Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo of her inspiration. She creates the elegant design of this sculpture, which she... more

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"African women are beautiful," says Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo of her inspiration. She creates the elegant design of this sculpture, which she names "Detugbi," meaning "Lady" in the Ewe a dialect spoken by the Anlo tribe of Ghana in the Volta region. The sculpture is carved by hand featuring outspread hands, a small waist and large thighs. She wears glass bead earrings on red cotton threads. The sculpture is adorned with ornate aluminum plates

1.07 kgs
2.4 lbs

54.5 cm H x 19.5 cm W x 10 cm D
21.5" H x 7.75" W x 3.9" D

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Sese wood, aluminum, glass beads and cotton
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 239747

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Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo

West Africa

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Felicia

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Dec 21, 2018

“Stunning Sculpture”

The Detugbi sculpture is more beautiful in person.

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susan

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Oct 21, 2019

“Absolutely lovely!”

Ive added this sculpture to my collection of beautiful and strong woman sculptures. Thank you!

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GARY

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Jan 29, 2025

“Breathtaking Work of Art”

I am extremely happy with this work of art. As I write Im looking at it on my wall. For sometime Ive been looking for an African mask and it was a blessing to come across Novica and see the work of talented people

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Microcredit Financing

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $900 and the most recent for $1000. Proceeds were used to invest in a purchase of wood, metal plates and paints 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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Meet the Artist

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo African masks

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"My masks are unique because I use my knowledge in design with each one."

"My ability to work with masks is inborn, and my greatest inspiration is to preserve our rich cultural heritage. "I'm Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo... read more