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Fair Trade Wood Sculpture, "She Loves Life"

Product ID: 188484

Named Walayo – a Ga word meaning "A woman who enjoys life," this elegant sculpture is the work of Anna Yawson. She works in African sese... more

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Named Walayo – a Ga word meaning "A woman who enjoys life," this elegant sculpture is the work of Anna Yawson. She works in African sese wood to carve the stylized portrait, and adds the rich textures of embossed aluminum. On the skirt, the gye nyam is an adinkra symbol meaning "Except God."

  • 1.27 kgs
  • 2.8 lbs
  • 77 cm H x 15 cm W x 9 cm D
  • 30.5" H x 6" W x 3.5" D

  • Sese wood and aluminum
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 188484
Anna Yawson
Anna Yawson

West Africa

Wood carvings

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MARYLOU

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Jun 08, 2022

this sits on my fireplace, it is perfect”

I absolutely love this statue She Loves Life it is beautiful and reminds me to count my blessings....

Purchased Item She Loves Life, Fair Trade Wood Sculpture

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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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Confronting Adversity

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.

Microcredit Financing

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.

Empowering Women

Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

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

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

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

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