wood carving (27 items)
Horseman
Brown and Cream Man Astride Horse Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Horseman, Brown and Cream Man Astride Horse Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Christopher Nyasafo
Christopher Nyasafo of Ghana designs this sculpture of a horseman handcrafted from sese wood in a pose artisans often use in the region to denote a leader or warrior. Painted brown with cream accents... read more£131.48Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Ga Chief
African Wood Sculpture with Cotton Kente
Ga Chief, African Wood Sculpture with Cotton Kente
Winfred Korley
The bright cotton kente cloth this man wears is known as akwajan, and may only be worn by the Chief of the Ga people, as well as the Queen Mother. Winfred Korley shares the customs of southern Ghana... read more£117.39Artist: Winfred Korley
Senufo Elder
Hand Carved Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Senufo Elder, Hand Carved Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Kwasi George
Designed by Kwasi George of Ghana, this sculpture is hand-carved from sese wood. The sculpture depicts a villager of the Senufo people, who live in West Africa.£112.70Artist: Kwasi George
The Planner
Two-Tone African Handcrafted Abstract Sese Wood Sculpture
The Planner, Two-Tone African Handcrafted Abstract Sese Wood Sculpture
Kwame Kandavi
Deep in thought, a man rests his forehead on his knees. Kwame Kandavi juxtaposes positive and negative space in a harmonious sese wood sculpture. The elongated lines and graceful curves are... read more£122.09Artist: Kwame Kandavi
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£197.24Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Horseback Warrior
Brown and Cream Horseback Warrior Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Horseback Warrior, Brown and Cream Horseback Warrior Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Christopher Nyasafo
Christopher Nyasafo of Ghana designs this sculpture of a horseback warrior handcrafted from sese wood. Painted brown with cream accents from clay and a rustic finish, the man and horse have elongated... read more£112.70Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Sorrowful Facets
Hand-Carved Kadam Wood Sculpture of Sad Man
Sorrowful Facets, Hand-Carved Kadam Wood Sculpture of Sad Man
Motilal and Ayush
Sorrowful faces make a fascinating sculpture hand-carved by Motilal and Ayush from India. Working in kadam wood, the artisans bring a mysterious design to life, featuring a man with a sad visage. The... read more£122.09Artist: Motilal and Ayush
Joyful Facets
Hand-Carved Kadam Wood Sculpture of Laughing Man
Joyful Facets, Hand-Carved Kadam Wood Sculpture of Laughing Man
Motilal and Ayush
Laughing faces make a striking sculpture hand-carved by Motilal and Ayush from India. Working in kadam wood, the artisans bring a mystic design to life, featuring a man smiling vivaciously. The... read more£122.09Artist: Motilal and Ayush
Balaji Temple
Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of Hindu God Vishnu Venkateswara
Balaji Temple, Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of Hindu God Vishnu Venkateswara
Ashish Mehta
Hindu god Vishnu takes many forms and one of the most popular is Venkateswara, which can be seen at the beautiful Balaji temple in the city of Tirupati in India. But you can also take it home with... read more£169.05Artist: Ashish Mehta
Elephant Ride
Wood Sculpture of An Elephant Ride Hand-Carved in India
Elephant Ride, Wood Sculpture of An Elephant Ride Hand-Carved in India
Ashish Mehta
Elephant rides have always been an iconic attraction in India that artisan Ashish Mehta depicts in exquisite detail in this sculpture carved by hand from kadam wood with jali-style accents. Transport... read more£169.05Artist: Ashish Mehta
Laughing Budha
Wood Sculpture of a Smiling Budha Hand-Carved in India
Laughing Budha, Wood Sculpture of a Smiling Budha Hand-Carved in India
Motilal and Ayush
A laughing Buddha symbolizes happiness, good fortune, wealth and overall life fulfillment. Take these positive vibes home with a fabulous sculpture designed by Indian artisans Motilal and Ayush and... read more£187.84Artist: Motilal and Ayush
African Warrior
Beaded Wood Sculpture of African Warrior
African Warrior, Beaded Wood Sculpture of African Warrior
Theophilus Anum
Designed by Theophilus Anum, this hand carved wood sculpture depicts a fearsome African warrior. Posed as if ready for battle, the figure carries a spear and a shield that is covered with colorful... read more£103.31Artist: Theophilus Anum
Wise Old Man
Hand Carved Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Wise Old Man, Hand Carved Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Moro Yakubu Monnie
Ghanaian artisan Moro Yakubu Monnie designs this serene sculpture of a man deep in contemplation. He calls his work Nuumo jwenlor, which means "wise old man" in the Ga language. With a red... read more£131.48Artist: Moro Yakubu Monnie
Ashanti Pair
Rustic Sese Wood Sculptures of an Ashanti Couple (Pair)
Ashanti Pair, Rustic Sese Wood Sculptures of an Ashanti Couple (Pair)
Winfred Korley
Standing side-by-side, an Ashanti pair holds their bellies. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this cultural pair of sculptures; each figure is hand-carved from sese wood and treated with a... read more£131.48Artist: Winfred Korley
Proverbial Principle
See, Hear, Speak No Evil Handmade Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Proverbial Principle, See, Hear, Speak No Evil Handmade Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Kwasi George
Ghanaian artist Kwasi George hand crafts his representation of the "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" proverbial principle. The three men in this sese wood sculpture embody the... read more£120.21Artist: Kwasi George
One of Tri Kaya Parisudha
World Peace Project Balinese Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture
One of Tri Kaya Parisudha, World Peace Project Balinese Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture
Subrata Family
In Balinese culture, Tri Kaya Parisudha is a philosophy that promotes positive thoughts, words and deeds, composed by three purified actions known as Manacika, Wacika and Kayika. Artisans from the... read more£221.39£198.64Artist: Subrata Family
Couple with Pots
Male and Female Ebony Wood Sculptures from Ghana (Pair)
Couple with Pots, Male and Female Ebony Wood Sculptures from Ghana (Pair)
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
This elegantly sleek pair of sculptures is hand-carved by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. They depict the elongated figures of a man and a woman, both carrying large pots on top of their heads.... read more£122.09Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Couple with Baskets
Handcrafted Ebony Wood Male and Female Sculptures (pair)
Couple with Baskets, Handcrafted Ebony Wood Male and Female Sculptures (pair)
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
This charming pair of sculptures is hand-carved in ebony by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. They depict the elongated figures of a man and a woman, both carrying 4 stacked baskets on top of... read more£110.82Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Twin Spirits
Set of 2 Handcrafted Sese Wood Beaded Sculptures from Ghana
Twin Spirits, Set of 2 Handcrafted Sese Wood Beaded Sculptures from Ghana
Anna Yawson
Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson takes inspiration from her culture to create an exquisite set of two sculptures honouring the region's traditions and customs. After hand-carving the female and male... read more£178.45Artist: Anna Yawson
Balaji
Hand-Carved Wood Statuette of Hindu God Vishnu Venkateswara
Balaji, Hand-Carved Wood Statuette of Hindu God Vishnu Venkateswara
Ashish Mehta
The city of Tirupati in India is home to the breathtaking Balaji temple, which pays tribute to the god Vishnu and his many representations such as Venkateswara. This popular deity inspired artisan... read more£103.31Artist: Ashish Mehta
Fulani Farmer
Hand-Carved Sese Wood Statuette of African Fulani Farmer
Fulani Farmer, Hand-Carved Sese Wood Statuette of African Fulani Farmer
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand-carves this striking figure from local sese wood. Depicting a farmer from the widespread West African Fulani tribe holding a traditional agricultural... read more£101.43Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
The Flute Player
Hand Carved Wooden Statuette of Balinese Flute Player
The Flute Player, Hand Carved Wooden Statuette of Balinese Flute Player
Wayan Rendah
Playfully catching the end of his sarong with his toes, a young Balinese man plays his flute idly. His eyes are closed, and his position is one of utter relaxation and ease. The talented Wayan Rendah... read more£131.63£124.91Artist: Wayan Rendah
Nuptials
Wedding-Themed Ceramic & Wood Retablo Hand-Painted in Peru
Nuptials, Wedding-Themed Ceramic & Wood Retablo Hand-Painted in Peru
Erika Ulloa
Painted and crafted by hand from ceramic, MDF and faux leather hinges, this colourful retablo depicts a traditional Andean wedding scene with a touch of humor as the cake features a groom figurine... read more£110.82Artist: Erika Ulloa
Grant Us Peace
Ceramic & Wood Religious Scene Retablo Hand-Painted in Peru
Grant Us Peace, Ceramic & Wood Religious Scene Retablo Hand-Painted in Peru
Erika Ulloa
This breathtaking retablo depicts a traditional nativity scene in which Peruvian designer Erika Ulloa incorporates soldiers and animals doing humanitarian work to convey a message of unity for peace.... read more£108.01Artist: Erika Ulloa
colourful Night
Ceramic and Wood Festival Retablo Hand-Painted in Peru
colourful Night, Ceramic and Wood Festival Retablo Hand-Painted in Peru
Erika Ulloa
Inspired by the festival honouring the Virgin of Candelaria, this exquisite retablo features figurines wearing colourful masks and musicians who happily celebrate this tradition typical of the Cusco... read more£108.01Artist: Erika Ulloa
Afterlife Canteen
Hand-Painted Ceramic Day of the Dead Style Retablo from Peru
Afterlife Canteen, Hand-Painted Ceramic Day of the Dead Style Retablo from Peru
Jose Ramos
This vibrant retablo showcases a group of skeletons that rise from their eternal dreams and return for a night of earthly pleasures, eating, drinking and celebrating their lives and memories. Evoking... read more£131.48Artist: Jose Ramos
Ancient Wisdom
Orange and Brown Seated Man Chorotega Pottery Statuette
Ancient Wisdom, Orange and Brown Seated Man Chorotega Pottery Statuette
Elpidio Chavarria
What ancient wisdom does this little man have to share? Handcrafted by Chorotega pottery artisan Elpidio ChavarrĆa of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, this ceramic statuette of a seated man with... read more£122.09Artist: Elpidio Chavarria