Handcrafted Mother and Child Wood Sculpture, "Thank You Mother"
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Masterfully carving mahogany wood, George Obeng discovers the stylized bodies of a mother and child. The infant sits in his mother's lap and reaches toward the warm breasts that nourish him. Paying tribute to their wonderful relationship, Obeng names this sculpture Me da woasi maame, meaning "Thank you, mama" in the Akan language.
- 0.57 kgs
- 1.3 lbs
- 31 cm H x 17.5 cm W x 9 cm D
- 12.25" H x 7" W x 3.5" D
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The artist is motivated to carve by one principal theme: "Recording the events" of his time.
George Obeng was born on March 30, 1952. His carvings are realised primarily in ebony wood, as the material is endowed with innate strength and beauty... read more