Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture of Hand Holding Egg, "Authority is Like an Egg"
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Perched gently yet firmly within the fingers, this egg can by symbolic of many different things. The Ghanaian artist George Obeng carves this sculpture with a powerful African proverb in mind, however, likening authority to an egg because if held too tightly, the egg will shatter. Conversely, if the egg is held too loosely between the fingers, it will slip and fall. The sculpture is hand carved and finished with a strikingly dark shade of acrylic paint and mansion polish.
- 0.32 kgs
- 0.7 lbs
- 31 cm H x 9 cm W x 7 cm D
- 12.25" H x 3.5" W x 2.8" D
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Iris
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02/02/2018
"Beautiful carving"
Bought for my grandson-in-law who is involved with chickens and eggs. The piece is perfect for his office desk and I was very impressed by the quality of the carving and beauty of the wood. Thank you for an unusual and appreciated piece!
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Authority is Like an Egg, Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture of Hand Holding Egg
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- This was a gift for: Grandson-in-law
- Occasion: 'just because'
James
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07/03/2023
"Wood Carving of A Girl"
Wonderful wood carving with stronge details and realistic outcomes.
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Head of a Girl, Signed Ebony Wood Sculpture of a Girl from Ghana
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Cynthia
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06/15/2023
"This is an item the brings joy to heart."
I was so excited when I seen the bookends and learned what the meaning was. It gives me great joy to have them in my home.
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Hohoho
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12/23/2022
"This was a gift to my son who lives a spiritual life"
My don displays the bookends in his bookcase.
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- This was a gift for: Son
- Occasion: birthday
Delta
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11/30/2022
"Love it!"
The statuette looks lovely on my hall table with other collectibles. Thanks so much to the artist and Novica.
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Working Woman, Ebony statuette
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Anda
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05/10/2022
"Stunning"
Absolutely amazing
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