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Ahmed Baba Osmanu
Hand-carved figurines and jewelry boxes in West Africa
"My creations are basically both decorative and utilitarian. My materials come from our environment, and I use various types of wood and plate."
"I was born on March 20, 1960. After completing my elementary education in 1975, I joined my late uncle, Alhaji Adamu Osmanu, and started trading in handicrafts. My uncle obtained the arts and craft... read more
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Elizabeth 10/18/2017
Unique and sturdy
Mike 01/03/2018
Proud Giraffe
7 items by Ahmed Baba Osmanu
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Proud Giraffe
Hand Carved Wood Jewelry Box
Proud Giraffe, Hand Carved Wood Jewelry Box
Ahmed Baba Osmanu
Ahmed Baba Osmanu hand-carves a handsome jewelry box, similar to those once given to victorious warriors. This sese wood box is decorated with elephant motifs embossed on aluminum, as well as a proud... read more$99.99$84.99Artist: Ahmed Baba Osmanu
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Snipefish
Rustic Fish Sculpture Hand Carved of Wood in Ghana
Snipefish, Rustic Fish Sculpture Hand Carved of Wood in Ghana
Ahmed Baba Osmanu
Depicting the snipefish that flourish in warm tropical oceans, Ahmed Baba Osmanu crafts a handsome sculpture. The fish is carved by hand from native sese wood and applications of clay give it an aged... read more$57.99$49.29Artist: Ahmed Baba Osmanu
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Snipefish
Rustic Fish Sculpture Hand Carved of Wood in Ghana
Snipefish, Rustic Fish Sculpture Hand Carved of Wood in Ghana
Ahmed Baba Osmanu
Depicting the snipefish that flourish in warm tropical oceans, Ahmed Baba Osmanu crafts a handsome sculpture. The fish is carved by hand from native sese wood and applications of clay give it an aged... read more$57.99$52.19Artist: Ahmed Baba Osmanu
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Ghanaian Redfish
Hand Carved and Painted African Wood Fish Sculpture
Ghanaian Redfish, Hand Carved and Painted African Wood Fish Sculpture
Ahmed Baba Osmanu
Swimming in deep Atlantic waters, a redfish comes to life as a sculpture. Ahmed Baba Osmanu carves the image from seasoned sese wood and paints it by hand. Applications of clay give the fish an aged... read more$54.99$49.49Artist: Ahmed Baba Osmanu
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Black Frog
Black Sese Wood and Aluminum Frog Sculpture from West Africa
Black Frog, Black Sese Wood and Aluminum Frog Sculpture from West Africa
Ahmed Baba Osmanu
Hand-carved of sese wood and accented with embossed aluminum sheet, this creative sculpture from West Africa makes a charming home accent. Ahmed Baba Osmanu designs the sculpture with a creative, flat... read more$47.99$43.19Artist: Ahmed Baba Osmanu
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Gecko Guardian
Wood jewelry box
Gecko Guardian, Wood jewelry box
Ahmed Baba Osmanu
By Ahmed Baba Osmanu, this novel jewelry box is steeped in West African tradition. He shapes the piece of sese wood and carves ornamental motifs along the edges. A gecko stands guard on the lid, and... read more$74.99$67.49Artist: Ahmed Baba Osmanu
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Sankofa Adinkra Bird
Handmade Wood Jewelry Box
Sankofa Adinkra Bird, Handmade Wood Jewelry Box
Ahmed Baba Osmanu
Ahmed Baba Osmanu is inspired by the traditional treasure boxes of kings for the design of this jewelry box. Carved from sese wood, the box is adorned with the legendary Sankofa Adinkra symbol that is... read more$114.99$103.49Artist: Ahmed Baba Osmanu
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Mike
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01/03/2018
"Proud Giraffe"
Wonderful unique box! Fast shipping also!
Purchased Item:
Proud Giraffe, Hand Carved Wood Jewelry Box
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Elizabeth
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10/18/2017
"Unique and sturdy"
This is a very interesting piece which will be perfect for a particular gift recipient who has a taste for unusual finds. Came quickly and was well wrapped.
Purchased Item:
Zongo Chief, Hand Crafted Wood Jewelry Box
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Daughter
- Occasion: Christmas
Pam
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06/20/2016
"Lovely box"
This is a Christmas gift to someone though I love it so much I may just get another for myself.
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Tortoise Wisdom, Hand-carved Decorative Box from Africa (small)
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