wall hanging decor

Using mansonia wood, Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs and handcrafts this striking wall hanging into the figure of a man playing a trumpet. The artisan paints the figure in shades of grey, brown, and yellow.

Designed as a wall hanging by Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim, this decorative accent is hand-carved of sese wood to depict a man with an antiqued finish. Sticks like this are part of a tradition within Africa's Guro tribe, often reserved for men who are heads of households.

Salihu Ibrahim in Ghana presents this fascinating decorative broom, inspired by those used by the Guro peoples of the Ivory Coast as flyswatters. The sese wood handle is hand-carved to resemble a Guro princess, right down to her braided hairstyle. Palm leaf petioles or stems are then secured to the handle using black cotton cloth. The broom features a loop for hanging on the wall if desired.

Salihu Ibrahim in Ghana presents this fascinating decorative broom, inspired by those used by the Guro peoples of the Ivory Coast as flyswatters. The sese wood handle is whimsically hand-carved to resemble a rabbit, right down to his long ears. Palm leaf petioles or stems are then secured to the handle using black cotton cloth. The broom features a loop for hanging on the wall if desired.

Francis Agbete finds inspiration in the wisdom and artistry of the Adinkra symbols of the Ashanti people. Originally credited to Nana Kofi Adinkra, these legendary symbols revolve around several themes with a rich proverbial content. For the Asante people, proverbs are regarded as a mark of wisdom. Hand-carved of sese wood by Agbete, the symbols on this long wall adornment include, starting at the top: Mmusuyidee or "that which removes ill luck," which stands for good fortune and sanctity followed by the most widely known symbol, Gye Nyame, hailing God's supremacy. Next is Sankofa, which encourages to learn from the past, Nkontim or queen’s servant, symbolizing loyalty and service, and the fifth is Akofena, the sword of war, represents courage and valor.

Includes galvanized steel hooks for hanging.