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Adam and Eve
Hand-Carved Abstract Romantic Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Adam and Eve, Hand-Carved Abstract Romantic Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Isaac Kamboli
Inspired by the biblical story of Adam and Eve, Ghanaian artisan Isaac Kamboli creates this love-themed sculpture. Hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood, Adam and Eve are depicted in an... read more$233.13CAD$208.95CADArtist: Isaac Kamboli
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Head Scarf
Abstract Teak Wood and Cotton Sculpture from Ghana
Head Scarf, Abstract Teak Wood and Cotton Sculpture from Ghana
Rita Addo Zakour
Named Obaa Sima in the Akan language, this abstract sculpture depicts the bust of a virtuous woman. Rita Addo Zakour designs this feminine image, which is hand-carved from natural teak wood. An... read more$104.05CAD$92.86CADArtist: Rita Addo Zakour
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Balance and Strength
Ebony Wood Hand Carved Sculpture of Two Figures from Ghana
Balance and Strength, Ebony Wood Hand Carved Sculpture of Two Figures from Ghana
Robert Lanyo
Artisan Robert Lanyo of Ghana hand carves a beautiful sculpture out of ebony wood. The sculpture features the concepts of unity, balance, and strength, depicting one person supporting another with... read more$78.04CAD$69.64CADArtist: Robert Lanyo
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Ikenna
Hand Carved Wooden Figure With Colorful Recycled Glass Beads
Ikenna, Hand Carved Wooden Figure With Colorful Recycled Glass Beads
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Ghanaian artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu has always had an affinity for art, often painting for friends and neighbors by request. It was with carving wood that his passions were truly piqued, and this joy... read more$91.04CAD$81.25CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Call to Unity
Unique Abstract Wood Sculpture
Call to Unity, Unique Abstract Wood Sculpture
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
Lifting a horn, the musician seems to become one with his instrument. Throughout West Africa, the horn is used to call members of a community together. Designed by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo, the image is... read more$140.07CAD$126.14CADArtist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
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Medofo Pa
Infinite Lovers Hand Carved Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Medofo Pa, Infinite Lovers Hand Carved Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Locked in infinite love, their bodies intertwined, a man and a woman profess their love with a kiss. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu transforms a single piece of sese wood into this magnificent sculpture. Carved... read more$85.04CAD$76.02CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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The Horn Blower
Abstract Music-Themed Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
The Horn Blower, Abstract Music-Themed Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Hand-carved of sese wood, this artistic abstract sculpture is created by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. The torso of a musician grasps the end of an elongated horn, blowing sweet melodies.... read more$91.04CAD$81.25CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Hold the World Gently
Hand Carved Abstract Wood Sculpture
Hold the World Gently, Hand Carved Abstract Wood Sculpture
Eric Darko
"In the Akan language we say, 'mo moyen nkuta wiase se kosua,' which means 'hold the world gently in our hands like an egg.' This teaches us that we should not fight or we shall destroy it.... read more$91.04CAD$81.25CADArtist: Eric Darko
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Coiled Charm
Hand Carved Ebony Wood Abstract Woman Statuette from Ghana
Coiled Charm, Hand Carved Ebony Wood Abstract Woman Statuette from Ghana
Robert Lanyo
From Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo comes this wonderful abstract statuette that is ideal for a unique accent to home decor. The twisted, elongated figure of a woman carrying a bowl on her head is hand... read more$78.04CAD$69.64CADArtist: Robert Lanyo
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Warrior
Hand Carved Sese Wood Statue of a Tall Watchful Warrior
Warrior, Hand Carved Sese Wood Statue of a Tall Watchful Warrior
Moro Yakubu Monnie
Standing tall and ready for action, this carved sese wood warrior is adorned with earrings of red twine and recycled glass beads. Ghanaian artisan Moro Yakubu Monnie gives the wood of the body a... read more$168.09CAD$150.91CADArtist: Moro Yakubu Monnie
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Thinking Shadow
Sese Wood Sculpture
Thinking Shadow, Sese Wood Sculpture
Rita Addo Zakour
Hand-carved from native sese wood, this contemporary sculpture boasts extraordinary visual textures. Rita Addo Zakour etches a cross into the middle section and names the piece Dwenewoho. The word... read more$97.05CAD$87.06CADArtist: Rita Addo Zakour
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Abstract Thinker
Thought and Meditation Wood Sculpture
Abstract Thinker, Thought and Meditation Wood Sculpture
Eric Danquah
Seated on the ground, a figure rests his head on his hand to ponder life's difficult questions. Eric Danquah discovers surprising contours and open spaces in African sese wood as he gives form to an... read more$85.04CAD$76.02CADArtist: Eric Danquah
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Giraffe Figure
Giraffe Motif Abstract Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Giraffe Figure, Giraffe Motif Abstract Wood Sculpture from Ghana
K. Baka
Carved by hand from sese wood, a human figure makes an artistic touch to any home. Ghanaian artisan K. Baka creates this sculpture, featuring hand-painted giraffe motifs at the bottom that contrast... read more$58.02CAD$52.23CADArtist: K. Baka
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Zebra Figure
Zebra Motif Abstract Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Zebra Figure, Zebra Motif Abstract Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
K. Baka
Carved by hand from sese wood, a human figure makes an artistic touch to any home. Ghanaian artisan K. Baka creates this sculpture, featuring hand-painted zebra motifs at the bottom that contrast with... read more$58.02CAD$52.23CADArtist: K. Baka
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Mother's Love and Peace
Abstract African Wood Sculpture of Mother and Child
Mother's Love and Peace, Abstract African Wood Sculpture of Mother and Child
Eric Danquah
Eric Danquah exalts the bond between mother and child as he carves their image in sese wood. Imagery flows with ease from this piece emphasizing an umbilical attachment that is both endearing and... read more$123.06CAD$110.27CADArtist: Eric Danquah
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Obaatan Pa
Black Wood Mother and Child Sculpture from Ghana
Obaatan Pa, Black Wood Mother and Child Sculpture from Ghana
Daniel Asante
Portraying the love between a mother and her child, this sculpture is named Obaatan Pa, meaning "good mother" in the Akan language of Ghana. Daniel Asante creates this sculpture, which he... read more$175.09CAD$156.71CADArtist: Daniel Asante
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Daddy's Here
Wood sculpture
Daddy's Here, Wood sculpture
Eric Danquah
Father bends toward his child with a word of reassurance. Clasping hands, the figures become one. Eric Danquah explores the protective love and care parents have for their little ones, carving the... read more$117.06CAD$105.24CADArtist: Eric Danquah
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Lovers' Inn
Original Ceramic Romance Sculpture from West Africa
Lovers' Inn, Original Ceramic Romance Sculpture from West Africa
Blessed Dotsey Attigah
West African artist Blessed Dotsey Attigah presents this expressive ceramic sculpture. Crafted in an abstract shape with local clay and recycled glass beads, this abstract piece depicts the unique... read more$294.16CAD$264.68CADArtist: Blessed Dotsey Attigah
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Abstract Thought
Sese Wood and Brass Abstract Sculpture from Ghana
Abstract Thought, Sese Wood and Brass Abstract Sculpture from Ghana
Baba Jamal
Hand-carved from sese wood with an abstract shape, the form of a man is depicted in this sculpture from Ghana. Baba Jamal creates the sculpture, inspired by themes of thought and meditation. Embossed... read more$127.06CAD$113.76CADArtist: Baba Jamal
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Shell Pot
Original Ceramic Vase Spiral Design from West Africa
Shell Pot, Original Ceramic Vase Spiral Design from West Africa
Blessed Dotsey Attigah
Taking the spiral shape of a snail's shell, this original ceramic sculpture is crafted by West African artist Blessed Dotsey Attigah. A symbol of "security, protection, and strength," this... read more$307.17CAD$276.29CADArtist: Blessed Dotsey Attigah
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Odo Akoma Couple
Abstract Romantic Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Odo Akoma Couple, Abstract Romantic Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Cynthia Danquah
In this abstract sculpture by Ghanaian artisan Cynthia Danquah, a couple shares a kiss. Cynthia hand-carves the sculpture of sese wood, giving it an intriguing design there the bodies of the couple... read more$97.05CAD$87.06CADArtist: Cynthia Danquah
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Destiny Pot
Hand Carved Black Abstract Sculpture from Ghana
Destiny Pot, Hand Carved Black Abstract Sculpture from Ghana
Raymond Yaw Afari
This abstract sculpture is carved by hand from local sese wood by Ghanaian artist Raymond Yaw Afari. It depicts a sitting woman holding a small pot in her hands, her body disjointed in an original and... read more$155.08CAD$139.30CADArtist: Raymond Yaw Afari
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Abstract Thinking Man
Ghanaian Hand-Carved and Painted Abstract Sculpture
Abstract Thinking Man, Ghanaian Hand-Carved and Painted Abstract Sculpture
Abdulai Osman Adam
Head in his hand, a man is deep in thought. Beautifully conjugating positive and negative space. Abdulai Osman Adam works depicts the image in hand-carved sese wood. Applications of white clay add... read more$88.04CAD$78.93CADArtist: Abdulai Osman Adam
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Serwaa Akoto
Abstract Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of a Woman from Ghana
Serwaa Akoto, Abstract Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of a Woman from Ghana
Daniel Kwesi Donkor
Hand-carved from sese wood with an abstract form, a woman stretches her arms in an arch above her head. Ghanaian artist Daniel Kwesi Donkor creates this sculpture, which features a shiny black finish.$175.09CAD$156.71CADArtist: Daniel Kwesi Donkor
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Baba Thinking
Abstract Wood Sculpture of Man Thinking from Ghana
Baba Thinking, Abstract Wood Sculpture of Man Thinking from Ghana
Theophilus Anum
Deep in thought, a man sits, his head in his hand. The expressive world-weary abstract figure is designed by Ghana's Theophilus Anum. Artisans carve the sculpture by hand from sese wood and add a... read more$78.04CAD$69.64CADArtist: Theophilus Anum
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African Lovers
Abstract Romantic Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
African Lovers, Abstract Romantic Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Hand-carved of sese wood, this artistic abstract sculpture is created by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Two lovers meet together in a romantic kiss, fusing together. Triangular brass accents... read more$71.03CAD$63.84CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Blessed Motherhood
Artisan Hand Carved Sculpture of Mother and Child
Blessed Motherhood, Artisan Hand Carved Sculpture of Mother and Child
Sefah Annwhar
A mother leans forward, looking with love at the infant she cradles in her arms. By Sefah Annwhar, this elegant image is carved by hand of sese wood. The Ghanaian artist works in an abstract style as... read more$97.05CAD$87.06CADArtist: Sefah Annwhar
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Monarch Mother
Hand Carved Ebony Wood Statuette from Africa
Monarch Mother, Hand Carved Ebony Wood Statuette from Africa
Awudu Saaed
This regal sculpture in smooth dark brown is the creation of West Africa's Awudu Saaed. Hand carved from rich ebony wood, the abstract sculpture depicts a tall, noble figure flanked by two smaller... read more$104.05CAD$92.86CADArtist: Awudu Saaed
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Obaapa Beauty
Sese Wood Sculpture of an African Woman from Ghana
Obaapa Beauty, Sese Wood Sculpture of an African Woman from Ghana
Samuel Owusu
Walking with a pot balanced atop her head, an African woman is the subject of this sculpture from Ghana. Samuel Owusu hand-carves this figure from sese wood, featuring an expressive form and abstract... read more$88.04CAD$78.93CADArtist: Samuel Owusu
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Soyaya
Artisan Handmade African Sese Wood Sculpture Lovers Kissing
Soyaya, Artisan Handmade African Sese Wood Sculpture Lovers Kissing
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Soyaya is a Hausa word that means "lovers" and is depicted here in a beautiful, hand carved sese wood sculpture of a couple embracing in a kiss. West African artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu... read more$101.05CAD$90.54CADArtist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Brotherly Love
Wood sculpture
Brotherly Love, Wood sculpture
Eric Danquah
With heads together, two men share a heartfelt embrace. This superlative sculpture by Eric Danquah is airy and graceful. Using naturally dried sese wood, the artisan creates an enhanting image.... read more$91.04CAD$81.83CADArtist: Eric Danquah
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Shadow Lady II
Hand Carved African Sese Wood Sculpture
Shadow Lady II, Hand Carved African Sese Wood Sculpture
K. Baka
A mysterious black shadow rises gracefully from the ground in this fascinating abstract statuette from West Africa's K. Baka. The artisan hand carves the statuette from local sese wood, sands it... read more$78.04CAD$69.64CADArtist: K. Baka
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Power of the Mind
Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Power of the Mind, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Eric Darko
Eric Darko depicts an abstract figure engaged in deep thought. Its surprising contours and open spaces are fascinating when viewed from any angle. Carved from African sese wood, this statuette... read more$78.04CAD$70.18CADArtist: Eric Darko
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Hold the World Gently II
Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Hold the World Gently II, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Eric Darko
"In the Akan language we say, 'mo moyen nkuta wiase se kosua,' which means 'hold the world gently in our hands like an egg.' This teaches us that we should not fight or we shall destroy it.... read more$91.04CAD$81.80CADArtist: Eric Darko
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Mother of Twins
Handcrafted Abstract Wood Sculpture
Mother of Twins, Handcrafted Abstract Wood Sculpture
Francis Agbete
With open arms, a mother cradles her twin children in this elegant sculpture. Samuel and Francis Agbetey create smooth, clean lines that spiral into a multiple embrace. In Africa, twins are believed... read more$220.12CAD$197.35CADArtist: Francis Agbete
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Introspection
Hand Made Thought and Meditation Wood Sculpture
Introspection, Hand Made Thought and Meditation Wood Sculpture
Rita Addo Zakour
Hand-carved from native sese wood, this contemporary sculpture boasts extraordinary color textures. Rita Addo Zakour's design includes white clay for visual interest. She names the piece Dwenewoho.... read more$104.05CAD$93.37CADArtist: Rita Addo Zakour
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My Parent Protects Me
Wood Family Sculpture
My Parent Protects Me, Wood Family Sculpture
Eric Danquah
Agikwa means "savior" in the Akan language, and is the name Eric Danquah gives to this thoughtful work. "When they are in trouble, children think only their parents can deliver... read more$124.06CAD$111.05CADArtist: Eric Danquah
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Steadfast Love
Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Steadfast Love, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Gordon Adu
Mother and child gaze into one another's face in a piece that emanates a steadfast love. Transforming sleek ebony wood into a beautiful image, Gordon Adu creates a contemporary sculpture.$78.04CAD$69.64CADArtist: Gordon Adu
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A Mother's Love
Original Hand Carved Wood Sculpture from Africa
A Mother's Love, Original Hand Carved Wood Sculpture from Africa
Eric Darko
Eric Darko depicts the connection between a mother and her small child. Carving sese wood, he communicates the unbreakable bond of love shared by mothers and their children. Discrete color enhances... read more$88.04CAD$78.93CADArtist: Eric Darko
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Loving Kiss
Wood sculpture
Loving Kiss, Wood sculpture
Eric Darko
Leaning forward, they join their lips in a loving kiss. Eric Darko depicts the young sweethearts in a sese wood sculpture. Sleek lines give a modern feel to this expression of a universal sentiment.$102.05CAD$91.23CADArtist: Eric Darko
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Loving Family
Hand Made Abstract Wood Sculpture
Loving Family, Hand Made Abstract Wood Sculpture
George Obeng
Eliciting sleek shapes from fragrant cedar wood, George Obeng depicts a parent and child. He merges the two shapes into one single being and names the inspiring sculpture Kyere Wo Do. The phrase means... read more$104.05CAD$92.86CADArtist: George Obeng
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A Time for Everything
Handcrafted Abstract Wood Sculpture
A Time for Everything, Handcrafted Abstract Wood Sculpture
Eric Danquah
"This sculpture is inspired by the story of a woman who could not bear children for many years, and then, when the time was right, she conceived. I portray her filled with joy as she plays with... read more$142.07CAD$127.69CADArtist: Eric Danquah
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Mother and Child
Wood Family Sculpture
Mother and Child, Wood Family Sculpture
Eric Darko
She bends over her baby, tucking the child in to sleep for the night. Grasping his outstretched hands, mother and baby form a single, fluid shape. Eric Darko communicates the unbreakable bond of love... read more$91.04CAD$81.83CADArtist: Eric Darko
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What To Do?
Wood sculpture
What To Do?, Wood sculpture
Eric Darko
Eric Darko carves a captivating sese wood sculpture to embody the Akan saying ewiase haw da me so, or "the world's problems on me." A man with a long pail on his head scratches his chin as... read more$78.04CAD$70.03CADArtist: Eric Darko
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Baby's Nap
Hand Carved Wood Wall Accent
Baby's Nap, Hand Carved Wood Wall Accent
Eric Darko
A weary mother cradles her baby while he naps on her lap. She rests her head on her hand as she, too, takes a break from her busy routine. Eric Darko carves this elegant sculpture to display on the... read more$97.05CAD$87.06CADArtist: Eric Darko
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Lovers Kiss
Ebony sculpture
Lovers Kiss, Ebony sculpture
Gordon Adu
Bodies intertwine as lips meet in a passionate kiss. Yet love, more than passion, emanates from this elegant statuette. Gordon Adu demonstrates his artistic vision and his superb craftsmanship with... read more$91.04CAD$81.25CADArtist: Gordon Adu
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Mommy Help
Wood sculpture
Mommy Help, Wood sculpture
Eric Danquah
"When they are in trouble, children think only their parents can deliver them," Eric Danquah muses. Agikwa means "savior" in the Akan language, and it is the name he gives to this... read more$114.06CAD$102.15CADArtist: Eric Danquah
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Thinking Man
Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture
Thinking Man, Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture
Eric Darko
This sculpture by Eric Darko shows a man deep in deliberation. This piece has a special quality, bringing to mind the feelings of calm and peacefulness that require silent thought.$117.06CAD$104.47CADArtist: Eric Darko
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Problems of the World
Abstract Wood Sculpture
Problems of the World, Abstract Wood Sculpture
Eric Darko
Overcome with worries, he rests his chin on hand in deep thought. Eric Darko's lyrical sculpture is an airy portrait of a man burdened with responsibility. Lithe sese wood contours burnished with... read more$91.04CAD$81.80CADArtist: Eric Darko
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Ideal Woman
Wood sculpture
Ideal Woman, Wood sculpture
Walter Kuma
Lithe and active, her energy and fluid grace captivate all those who love her. Walter Kuma sculpts an abstract image depicting Obaa Sima (Ideal Woman) in the language of Ghana's Akan people. Using... read more$285.16CAD$256.75CADArtist: Walter Kuma
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On Daddy's Back
Abstract Wood Sculpture
On Daddy's Back, Abstract Wood Sculpture
Eric Danquah
Bending his knees to become shorter, daddy reaches behind him to hoist his child onto his back. The toddler's arms meld with those of his father and their bodies form a single, smooth arc. This... read more$142.07CAD$127.69CADArtist: Eric Danquah
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Deep in Thought
Wood sculpture
Deep in Thought, Wood sculpture
Eric Darko
Sleek and contemporary, this figure is carved in a minimalist style. Eric Darko depicts a person who is deep in thought. Working in burnished sese wood, he carves a slim, lithe figure resting his chin... read more$78.04CAD$69.64CADArtist: Eric Darko
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Warmth of Love
Ceramic figurine
Warmth of Love, Ceramic figurine
Samuel Lovi
Shaping clay into an expression of love, Samuel Lovi depicts a couple. They embrace each other with genuine warmth and affection. After firing the piece, Lovi paints it by hand and applies kaolin for... read more$62.03CAD$55.71CADArtist: Samuel Lovi
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I Am Thinking
Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
I Am Thinking, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Eric Danquah
Me Redwen – "I am thinking" in Akan – is the name Eric Danquah gives this dramatic sculpture. Strong diagonal line reveals an abstract figure engaged in deep thought. Danquah discovers... read more$78.04CAD$69.64CADArtist: Eric Danquah
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Father and Son
Fair Trade Abstract Wood Sculpture
Father and Son, Fair Trade Abstract Wood Sculpture
Gordon Adu
Father joins hands with his child as they gaze at one another with total love. Their bodies form a single fluid motion in this elegant abstract by Gordon Adu. He sculpts the family in precious ebony... read more$84.04CAD$75.44CADArtist: Gordon Adu
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We Are One Shadow
Hand Crafted Abstract Wood Sculpture
We Are One Shadow, Hand Crafted Abstract Wood Sculpture
Gordon Adu
"It doesn't matter where we come from, we are all one people," says Gordon Adu as he shares his inspiring vision. He carves a mesmerizing sculpture of a person kneeling down, the hands... read more$91.04CAD$81.25CADArtist: Gordon Adu
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Wood sculpture, 'Hold the World Gently II'
By Patrizia
Beautiful and Unique
This sculpture is a wonderful addition to a shelf or even displayed on a table. It looks great, has a good weight to it and its well made.
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Ebony wood sculpture, 'Balance and Strength'
By Elizabeth
Perfect anniversary gift
Bought this for my husband for our anniversary. it has pride of place in his study. Absolutely beautiful.
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Beaded wood sculpture, 'Ikenna'
By Allison
Exquisite, Museum Quality Ikenna Sculpture
This Exquisite, Stunningly-Beautiful Ikenna Wood Sculpture is Museum Quality. Now one of my most-prized possessions. The artist is incredibly gifted. The photos do not capture all of the absolute beauty & quality of this amazing artwork.
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