Handcrafted Cultural Wood Sculpture, "Carrier Woman"
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George Obeng uses naturally dried ebony wood to create this graceful figure, exquisitely carved by hand. Its name means "golden carrier woman and her child" in the Ga Adangbe language. With a baby tied to her back, a young Ghana mother bears a heavily loaded basket on her head, hiring out her strength as a carrier to support her family.
Obeng voices his social and human concerns through his art, as it serves as a vehicle to express his profound concern for injustice and poverty. His work has been exhibited across the world, testifying to the universal resonance of his themes.
Because of the nature of ebony wood there often exist marked tonal variations, adding to the attraction of the carving. A wax finish further highlights the grain's beauty.
- 0.66 kgs
- 1.5 lbs
- 42 cm H x 7 cm W x 7 cm D
- 16.5" H x 2.8" W x 2.8" D
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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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James
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05/06/2022
"What a Woman"
Good carving, good presentation and good experience.
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