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Hand Carved Sese Wood and Brass Sculpture from Ghana, "Dwenewoho Statue II"

Product ID: 194133

From Ghanaian artisan Rita Addo Zakour comes this captivating sculpture of a human figure standing in a thoughtful pose. The sculpture is hand-carved... more

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From Ghanaian artisan Rita Addo Zakour comes this captivating sculpture of a human figure standing in a thoughtful pose. The sculpture is hand-carved out of sese wood, painted black, and embellished with a kite-shaped brass plate on the figure's abdomen. The artisan names the sculpture Dwenewoho, which means "think about yourself" in the Akan language.

  • 0.62 kgs
  • 1.4 lbs
  • 62 cm H x 11 cm W x 8 cm D
  • 24.5" H x 4.3" W x 3.2" D

  • Sese wood, brass
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Clean with a soft, dry cloth
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 194133
Rita Addo Zakour
Rita Addo Zakour

West Africa

Wood carvings and beaded jewelry

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Felisha

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Nov 20, 2024

Beautiful craftsmanship”

Beautiful mask, craftsmanship is excellent

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From Vishwa

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Oct 03, 2024

Favorite bracelet”

Very pretty

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Devorah

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Sep 28, 2024

A lovely mask”

This is just as pictured and a perfect size.

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Purchased Item Enigmatic Gaze, Dark Brown African Mask with Brass and Aluminum on Wood

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Rita has three children. Two of them are currently in the university and one studies in a vocational school.

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Rita Addo Zakour has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $2050. Proceeds were used to purchase raw materials such as wood and paints.

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