Name: Wood sculpture, Dagomba Man
SKU: 108185

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Joyous Family Love Hand Made Family Wood Sculpture

Francis Agbete

(67)

Sleek, flowing line and polished wood contours express the joy of a loving family. By Ghana's Francis Agbete, this elegant sculpture is carved of ebony wood. The child reaches out to his parents, strengthening the force of affection that unites them.

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Fante Fertility Twins Wood sculptures (Pair)

Winfred Korley

(11)

"In the Fante culture, the fetish priest gives these fertility dolls (male and female) to married couples who desire twins," explains Winfred Korley. "The tribal mark on both cheeks is meant to protect them from evil. It is believed that carrying these dolls will make the woman conceive twins." Korley carves the sese wood sculptures by hand with admirable artistry and decorates them with bright beaded jewelry.

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Shango African Yoruba Storm Deity Wood Sculpture Carved by Hand

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

Rita Addo Zakour celebrates Shango with the staff-like design of this admirable sculpture. As the Yoruba god of storm and drumming, Shango is a benevolent deity who bangs on drums as well as play dance rhythms on his storm clouds. The sese wood sculpture is carved by hand featuring two expressive faces looking in opposite directions. Painted by hand, the sculpture is finished with white clay for an aged appearance.

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Black Rhino Handcrafted Wood Sculpture

George Obeng

(43)

"When I see the size and shape of the rhino it makes me think of the Creator's infinite creativity," confides George Obeng. He carves the sese wood sculpture by hand, expertly detailing the rhino's unique body.

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Lobi Pillow Handcrafted Wood Sculpture

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

Shaped like a diminutive throne ottoman, this handsome sculpture represents the Lobi people of Northern Burkina Faso. Salihu Ibrahim works in seasoned African sese wood, adding white colorations with the application of clay. "Such curved stools are used as pillows," the artisan explains.

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Dagomba Man Cultural Wood Sculpture

George Obeng

(43)

The stylized curves of this handsome sculpture are balanced and harmonious. Carving sese wood, George Obeng depicts a man from the Dagomba tribe of northern Ghana. These people are characterized by a long, narrow face, which Obeng exaggerates for a modern effect.

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Confidant Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana

Joseph Boateng

(14)

Two figures stand next to each other in this sculpture handcrafted by Joseph Boateng. The artisan crafts the sculpture using sese wood and finishes it using local clay and paint in shades of brown, yellow, and red. Joseph designs the sculpture to represent the value of confiding in another and working together to solve a problem.

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Reading Scripture Handmade Sese Wood and Glass Bead Sculpture

Theophilus Anum

(13)

An absorbed reader sits with scripture spread across his lap in this thought-provoking sculpture from West Africa's Theophilus Anum. The artisan hand carves the sculpture from local sese wood before embellishing the book with bright yellow recycled glass beads.

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Dogon Man on Horseback Wood figurine

Salihu Ibrahim

(132)

"In West Africa, it is thought that the horse was the first creature to inhabit the earth," says Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim. Working in native sese wood, he carves a bearded man from the Dogon tribe on horseback.

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Sacred Hippo Artisan Crafted Wood Sculpture

Francis Agbete

(67)

Francis Agbete transforms ebony into the vivid image of a hippopotamus. Sacred to different Egyptian and African traditions, the hippo is believed to ground and dissolve emotional issues. Agbete carves the sculpture by hand, expertly respecting ebony's fine grain.

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Asevi African Wood Cat Figurine

Anna Yawson

(34)

Poised, a black Ewe asevi (cat) exudes elegant mystique in a sculpture by Anna Yawson. The feline creature is carved by hand from noble sese wood and adorned on one side with embossed aluminum, and painted motifs on the other.

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Twins Fertility Doll Wood Sculptures (Pair)

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong

(21)

Subtle color distinguishes these beautiful fertility dolls. Nana Frimpong depicts a pair of twins. In Ghana, such figures are believed to assist a woman who wants to conceive a baby. Frimpong names the pair Panin (elder twin) and Kakra (younger twin) in the Akan language.

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Dancers in Black, Romantic Wood Sculpture

George Obeng

(43)

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Inspirational Message, Hand Crafted Wood Sculpture

Francis Agbete

(67)

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Head Scarf, Abstract Teak Wood and Cotton Sculpture from Ghana

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

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Duck Family, Artisan Crafted Wood Sculpture (Set of 5)

Francis Agbete

(67)

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Featured Reviews

Wood fertility dolls, 'Twins' (pair)

Janice

Aug 10, 2019

A beautiful set

I bought the twin dolls as a gift for my daughter who is trying to have a baby. She loves them and has already displayed them on her shelf. I?ll let you know if they worked!

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Wood figurine, 'Asevi'

Judy

Apr 17, 2018

We love our "Asevi" cat!

Thank you Anna Yawson, for this wonderful carving. The tooled details are amazing. The cat - so expressive! I know there is a testimonial already posted about this piece somewhere as we have had it for several years.

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Thomas

Feb 13, 2018

Stylyized African Sculpture

I received this sculpture last night and I am very pleased with it. It looks very much like the image on Novica. I just need to figure out someplace to put it to show it off to friends and family. A beautiful piece of art.

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