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Hand Painted Wood Sculptures (Pair), "Happy Giraffes"

Name: Hand Painted Wood Sculptures (Pair), 'Happy Giraffes'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 104319
Price: 63.74 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.68 (66 reviews)

Product ID: 104319

by Francis Agbete (66)

Tall and cheerful, a giraffe couple gazes at one another. The slender animals are carved from African sese wood and delicately painted by hand. Samuel... more

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Tall and cheerful, a giraffe couple gazes at one another. The slender animals are carved from African sese wood and delicately painted by hand. Samuel and Francis Agbetey craft the colorful savannah residents.

0.70 kgs
1.5 lbs

Largest piece: 32.5 cm H x 5.5 cm W x 3 cm D
Largest piece: 12.75" H x 2.2" W x 1.2" D
Smallest piece: 32.5 cm H x 5 cm W x 2.5 cm D
Smallest piece: 12.75" H x 2" W x 1" D

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Sese wood
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 104319

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Francis Agbete

West Africa

Wood masks and leather desk sets

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ANETTA

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Jan 10, 2021

“Happy Giraffes”

Beautiful piece of art from a skillful artisan from the West Africa

Purchased Item Happy Giraffes, Hand Painted Wood Sculptures (Pair)

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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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Virginia

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May 18, 2024

“Perfect!”

Just received, and was delighted at the quality of workmanship and beautiful finish. Artist is congratulated on his skill.

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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

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

Francis Agbete Wood masks and leather desk sets

(66)

"I have always helped my father when he's needed me, so coming to assist my father at the workshop at this time of my educational career was not a new job for me."

Latest Update“Since I joined Novica in 2003, I have succeeded in gaining international recognition. Before, I only sold within my country and... read more