african art (34 items)
Abstract Mother and Child
Mother and Child Abstract Sculpture Hand Crafted Africa Art
Abstract Mother and Child, Mother and Child Abstract Sculpture Hand Crafted Africa Art
Frank Odei Amoani
Abstraction evokes emotion making motherly love almost palpable in this sculpture from Ghana. Frank Odei Amoani carves the sese wood sculpture by hand featuring a woman looking tenderly at the child... read more£93.18Artist: Frank Odei Amoani
Fruit Seller
African Wood Sculpture Artisan Crafted Modern Art
Fruit Seller, African Wood Sculpture Artisan Crafted Modern Art
Victoria Agyepomaa
Steadying the basket on her head, a woman brings colorful fruits to sell in this modern sculpture from Ghana. By Victoria Agyepomaa, the sculpture is expertly carved by hand and finished with painted... read more£94.18Artist: Victoria Agyepomaa
Angled Eye
Wood Sculpture with aluminium Accents Hand-Carved in Ghana
Angled Eye, Wood Sculpture with aluminium Accents Hand-Carved in Ghana
Akoma of West Africa
A face with angled features, embossed aluminium accents and colourful hand-painted dots are the highlights of this spectacular sculpture carved by hand from sese wood in Ghana. The sculpture features... read more£38.07Artist: Akoma of West Africa
Beloved Africa
Hand-Carved Polished Ebony Wood Sculpture of Africa's Map
Beloved Africa, Hand-Carved Polished Ebony Wood Sculpture of Africa's Map
Anna Yawson
The name "Africa" and the map of the continent are featured in this remarkable sculpture carved by hand from ebony wood in Ghana and designed by Anna Yawson. The stunning sculpture sits on a... read more£36.06Artist: Anna Yawson
Bamana Male
Hand Made Wood Sculpture of a Naked Man from West Africa
Bamana Male, Hand Made Wood Sculpture of a Naked Man from West Africa
Emmanuel Austin Ankude
The Bamana people are a ethnic group from Mali who are the most dominant in the country. Ghanaian artist Emmanuel Austin Ankude captures the Bamana art style with this sculpture, hand-carved from... read more£198.40Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
African Woman
Wood sculpture
African Woman, Wood sculpture
Joseph Boateng
Working diligently to care and provide for her family, this woman walks from the market with a basket on her head and her baby strapped to her back. Joseph Boateng admires her strength and dedication... read more£66.13Artist: Joseph Boateng
Ghanaian Akoben
Handmade Wood & Ceramic Sculpture of African Akoben Symbol
Ghanaian Akoben, Handmade Wood & Ceramic Sculpture of African Akoben Symbol
Theophilus Anum
Step into a world of enchantment with this captivating sculpture, a masterful portrayal of a pair of hands tenderly embracing the revered African akoben adinkra symbol. Meticulously hand-carved from... read more£64.12Artist: Theophilus Anum
Bambara Antelopes
Hand Crafted Wood Sculpture of African Antelopes (Pair)
Bambara Antelopes, Hand Crafted Wood Sculpture of African Antelopes (Pair)
George Obeng
The noble form of the African antelope is captured in this pair of carvings by George Obeng, representative of the craftsmanship of Sudan's Bambara people. Intricate details seem to direct the curve... read more£104.21Artist: George Obeng
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£141.28Artist: Henry Acquah
Akuaba Blessing
Traditional Sese Wood Fertility Doll Handcrafted in Ghana
Akuaba Blessing, Traditional Sese Wood Fertility Doll Handcrafted in Ghana
Akoma of West Africa
African legends tell of a woman called Akua who wished strongly to have a child. To make her wish come true, a priest ordered her to carry a little wooden baby, resulting in the mockery of her... read more£94.18Artist: Akoma of West Africa
Bust of a Woman
Signed Ebony Wood Bust Sculpture of a Woman from Ghana
Bust of a Woman, Signed Ebony Wood Bust Sculpture of a Woman from Ghana
George Obeng
Working with a passion for recording the events of his day, Ghanaian artist George Obeng creates a striking and expertly-realized sculpture. The bust of a native African woman is realized in dark... read more£329.67£263.52Artist: George Obeng
Bust of a Native Woman I
Signed Ebony Wood Sculpture of a Native Woman from Ghana
Bust of a Native Woman I, Signed Ebony Wood Sculpture of a Native Woman from Ghana
George Obeng
Working with a passion for recording the events of his day, Ghanaian artist George Obeng creates a striking and expertly-realized sculpture. The bust of a native African woman is realized in rich... read more£243.49£194.25Artist: George Obeng
Collecting Water
Signed Ebony Wood Sculpture of a Woman Collecting Water
Collecting Water, Signed Ebony Wood Sculpture of a Woman Collecting Water
George Obeng
Working with a passion for recording the events of his day, Ghanaian artist George Obeng creates a striking and expertly-realized sculpture. An African woman kneels down to collect water from a jar... read more£325.66£259.76Artist: George Obeng
Ohenemaa Attle
Hand Carved African Wood Spoon Sculpture for Wall Decor
Ohenemaa Attle, Hand Carved African Wood Spoon Sculpture for Wall Decor
Eva Asantewa Amakye
The crowned head of an Akan Queen Mother lends a regal touch to this long sculpted spoon. Eve Asantewa Amakye carves the impressive sese wood spoon by hand featuring a weathered appearance. She titles... read more£109.22Artist: Eva Asantewa Amakye
Magic Elephant
Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico
Magic Elephant, Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana recreate this African elephant in colourful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of turquoise, teal... read more£102.20Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
A Gift of Fish
Handcrafted Abstract Sese Wood and Ceramic Sculpture of Fish
A Gift of Fish, Handcrafted Abstract Sese Wood and Ceramic Sculpture of Fish
Kobina Asmah
"May your pot be plentiful with fish," states an old African saying, wishing prosperity and abundance to others. Inspired by these powerful words that make the world sweeter, Ghanaian... read more£64.12Artist: Kobina Asmah
Mystic Elephant
Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico
Mystic Elephant, Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez recreate this African elephant in colourful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of turquoise... read more£99.19Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Global Peace
World Peace Sculpture in Sese Wood from Ghanaian Artist
Global Peace, World Peace Sculpture in Sese Wood from Ghanaian Artist
Christopher Nyasafo
"This is my impression of achieving world peace; namely the combination of Dialogue, Inclusivity and Unity. Dialogue happens when two or more people take part in a conversation or discussion to... read more£254.52Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Black Sankofa
Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana
Black Sankofa, Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana
Ali Ibrahim
Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back.... read more£139.28Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Lion Prowl
Mighty African Lion Hand Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture
Lion Prowl, Mighty African Lion Hand Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture
Agnes Amponsah
This mighty lion commands respect and admiration. From Agnes Amponsah, the ebony wood sculpture is carved by hand with vivid artistry.£85.17£76.23Artist: Agnes Amponsah
Horn Blower in Shadow
Wood sculpture
Horn Blower in Shadow, Wood sculpture
Eric Danquah
Dancing to his own joyous music, a musician arches his back and blows with all his might. This superlative sculpture by Eric Danquah is airy and graceful. Using naturally dried sese wood, the artisan... read more£155.31Artist: Eric Danquah
Profile of a Queen
Carved Sese Wood Sculpture of an African Woman from Ghana
Profile of a Queen, Carved Sese Wood Sculpture of an African Woman from Ghana
Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Ghana's Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng hand-carves a woman's profile from local sese wood for a noble portrait that captures the beauty of African royalty. Depicting a noble queen, the sculpture wears a red... read more£170.34Artist: Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Giraffe Family
Hand Carved and Painted Giraffe Sculpture from Africa
Giraffe Family, Hand Carved and Painted Giraffe Sculpture from Africa
Francis Agbete
A family of giraffes stands united, each watching the others' backs. Francis Agbete carves the original sculpture by hand from teak wood, and paints it in detail with yellow and brown acrylic paints.£160.32Artist: Francis Agbete
Benin Mudfish
African Wood Fish Sculpture
Benin Mudfish, African Wood Fish Sculpture
Anna Yawson
In Beninese art, mudfish are a symbol of peace, prosperity, and fertility, for they live between the land of mortals and the spirit world of Olokun, god of water. Anna Yawson designs this admirable... read more£66.13Artist: Anna Yawson
Kalaho Bird of Peace
Peace Symbol Hand Carved African Bird Sculpture
Kalaho Bird of Peace, Peace Symbol Hand Carved African Bird Sculpture
Salihu Ibrahim
Much respected by the Senufo from northern Cote d'Ivoire, the graceful kalaho stands as a symbol of peace if it is seen, for these shy birds avoid humans. Salihu Ibrahim carves the kalaho from sese... read more£104.21Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Love Each Other
World Peace Sculpture, Modern Minimalist African Wood
Love Each Other, World Peace Sculpture, Modern Minimalist African Wood
Joseph Boateng
Holding hands, three people of different shapes and sizes form a circle. Joseph Boateng captures their gestures in a sculpture of minimalist style and fluid line as he works in African sese wood. The... read more£74.14Artist: Joseph Boateng
Working Woman
Ebony statuette
Working Woman, Ebony statuette
George Obeng
A sculpted tribute to the African woman and her struggles, this work by George Obeng hypnotizes with its details, emerging subtly from the coffee tone of ebony wood. The impact of the statuette... read more£121.24Artist: George Obeng
African Woman with Pot
Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of African Woman with Pot
African Woman with Pot, Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of African Woman with Pot
Anna Yawson
Ghana's Anna Yawson draws inspiration from the strong women of her country for her wood sculptures that always depict them in traditional attire and busy at work. This captivating sculpture of a woman... read more£151.30Artist: Anna Yawson
Chieftai Trumpeter
Hand Made Wood Sculpture from Africa
Chieftai Trumpeter, Hand Made Wood Sculpture from Africa
Winfred Korley
Kneeling, a young man sounds his trumpet, carved from a ram's horn. He wears a beaded necklace and a loincloth of colorful Ghanaian kente cloth. Carved by hand from sese wood, this sculpture is the... read more£141.28Artist: Winfred Korley
Kneeling Giraffe
African Hand Carved Wood Kneeling Giraffe Sculpture
Kneeling Giraffe, African Hand Carved Wood Kneeling Giraffe Sculpture
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves this elegant giraffe statuette by hand from sese wood. Trained as a painter, Abdul now also runs his own carving studio and plans to one day open an art academy. The... read more£111.22Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
We are One in Love
Abstract West African Wood Sculpture of Sweethearts
We are One in Love, Abstract West African Wood Sculpture of Sweethearts
Eric Danquah
Leaning toward one another, two sweethearts meet in a kiss. This modern and abstract sculpture by Eric Danquah is carved of sese wood with aluminum repoussĆ© surrounding the base. The Ghanaian artisan... read more£102.20Artist: Eric Danquah
Dogon Man on Horseback
Wood figurine
Dogon Man on Horseback, Wood figurine
Salihu Ibrahim
"In West Africa, it is thought that the horse was the first creature to inhabit the earth," says Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim. Working in native sese wood, he carves a bearded man from... read more£226.46Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Hunter Head
Red and Black Sese Wood Sculpture with aluminium Accents
Hunter Head, Red and Black Sese Wood Sculpture with aluminium Accents
Emmanuel Nyadedzor
The vitality and courage of the ancient African cultures merge in this exquisite sese wood sculpture, handcrafted by Emmanuel Nyadedzor from Ghana. After long hours, the artisan creates a classic... read more£62.12Artist: Emmanuel Nyadedzor