hands sculptures (16 items)
Old African Kitchen
Hand Carved Wood African Sculptures (set of 3)
Old African Kitchen, Hand Carved Wood African Sculptures (set of 3)
Francis Agbete
As in days of yore, preparing fufu requires the collaboration of one to grind the seeds, and another to pound. Then together they can share a meal. Francis Agbete celebrates tradition with this... read more£85.99£72.32Artist: Francis Agbete
Chiwara Ritual
Hand Made Wood Sculpture of an Animal Man from West Africa
Chiwara Ritual, Hand Made Wood Sculpture of an Animal Man from West Africa
Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Mali is host to a variety of distinguished and characteristic cultures. This sculpture is hand-carved from wood in the shape of a chiwara, used as a ritual object by the Bamana people. This particular... read more£198.99Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Natural Hippo
Handcrafted Natural Fiber Hippo Sculpture from Ghana
Natural Hippo, Handcrafted Natural Fiber Hippo Sculpture from Ghana
Paatey Caleb
Rattan and raffia create this impressive hippo, capturing the majestic beauty of the African animal. Ghana's Paatey Caleb designs this awesome sculpture, carefully crafted by hand of the sustainable... read more£155.99Artist: Paatey Caleb
Natural Elephant
Handcrafted Natural Fiber Elephant Sculpture from Ghana
Natural Elephant, Handcrafted Natural Fiber Elephant Sculpture from Ghana
Paatey Caleb
Rattan and raffia create this majestic elephant, standing in a proud posture as it raises its trunk toward the sky. Ghana's Paatey Caleb designs this awesome sculpture, carefully crafted by hand of... read more£283.99Artist: Paatey Caleb
Gleaming Heart
African Sese Wood Mask with Brass Heart Design from Ghana
Gleaming Heart, African Sese Wood Mask with Brass Heart Design from Ghana
Elias Dela Dorkenoo
This beautiful African mask is designed by Ghana's Elias Dela Dorkenoo. Hand-carving the round mask of sese wood, he paints it in red and beige tones, accentuated with brass sheet at the forehead that... read more£127.99Artist: Elias Dela Dorkenoo
Fante Fertility Twins
Wood sculptures (Pair)
Fante Fertility Twins, Wood sculptures (Pair)
Winfred Korley
"In the Fante culture, the fetish priest gives these fertility dolls (male and female) to married couples who desire twins," explains Winfred Korley. "The tribal mark on both cheeks is... read more£64.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Beaded Queen
Handcrafted Sese Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana
Beaded Queen, Handcrafted Sese Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana
Frank Odei Amoani
An African queen wearing beaded jewelry of recycled glass sits atop a stool, realized in sese wood. Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani hand-carves this sculpture in the style of traditional fertility... read more£132.99Artist: Frank Odei Amoani
Blooming Light
Hand Crafted Cedar Wood Black and Beige End Table from Ghana
Blooming Light, Hand Crafted Cedar Wood Black and Beige End Table from Ghana
Raphat Asigbey
A square surface rests atop a black stand, accented with embossed aluminum. Ghanaian artisan Raphat Asigbey crafts this charming end table, carving it by hand from cedar wood and adding beautiful... read more£281.99£253.59Artist: Raphat Asigbey
Fante Fertility Doll I
Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture
Fante Fertility Doll I, Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture
Winfred Korley
Winfred Korley finds inspiration in the customs and beliefs of Ghana's Fante people for the design of this antiqued fertility doll. Expertly carved by hand from sese wood, the sculpture features white... read more£66.99£59.56Artist: Winfred Korley
Gyata
Artisan Carved Sese Wood Lion Sculpture with Rustic Finish
Gyata, Artisan Carved Sese Wood Lion Sculpture with Rustic Finish
Gordon Adu
Keeping watch over his pride, this lion figurine is poised to defend against any harm that may come his way. Hand carved by artist Gordon Adu, the gyata, which translates to "lion" in the... read more£84.99Artist: Gordon Adu
Dotted Bird
Dot Pattern Ceramic Bird Figurine from Ghana
Dotted Bird, Dot Pattern Ceramic Bird Figurine from Ghana
Samuel Lovi
Crafted by hand from ceramic and decorated with dotted patterns, this little bird will make a delightful addition to your home decor. Ghanaian artisan Samuel Lovi creates this figurine.£45.99Artist: Samuel Lovi
Gye Nyame Vibrations
Sese Wood African Gye Nyame Adinkra Mask from Ghana
Gye Nyame Vibrations, Sese Wood African Gye Nyame Adinkra Mask from Ghana
Theophilus Sackey
The Adinkra symbol Gye Nyame, meaning "except for God," is realized in relief at the forehead of this African mask from Ghana. Theophilus Sackey designs the mask, carving it by hand of sese... read more£42.99£40.41Artist: Theophilus Sackey
Rearing Stallion
Hand Carved Sese Wood West Africa Wood Horse Statuette
Rearing Stallion, Hand Carved Sese Wood West Africa Wood Horse Statuette
Gordon Adu
Revered in many countries for their close working relationship with humans, the mighty stallion is hand carved by West African artisan Gordon Adu and represented in a reared legs power pose. Each... read more£73.99Artist: Gordon Adu
Mother Breeze
Woven Black and Cream Raffia Fan with Fertility Doll Handle
Mother Breeze, Woven Black and Cream Raffia Fan with Fertility Doll Handle
Robert Ayine Anaba
Artist Robert Ayine Anaba of Ghana specializes in weaving and has handcrafted this unique fan that incorporates a fertility doll as its handle. The fan is woven from black and cream-coloured raffia... read more£66.99Artist: Robert Ayine Anaba
Tweben Me Elephants
Two Sese Wood Antiqued Elephant Statuettes from Ghana
Tweben Me Elephants, Two Sese Wood Antiqued Elephant Statuettes from Ghana
Enoch Afram
A royal elephant duo is hand-carved of African sese wood to resemble a mother and child. This pair of statuettes from Ghana is accented with embossed aluminum sheet that resembles regal dress. Enoch... read more£75.99Artist: Enoch Afram
Olumeye
Handcarved Yoruba Olumeye Sese Wood Statuette from Ghana
Olumeye, Handcarved Yoruba Olumeye Sese Wood Statuette from Ghana
Henry Acquah
The Yoruba people of West Africa are well-known for their long history of beautiful art. This kind of statuette, called an olumeye, depicts a kneeling woman holding a small carved pot. The pot... read more£141.99Artist: Henry Acquah