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Abstract Teak Wood and Cotton Sculpture from Ghana, "Head Scarf"
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 African cotton print head scarf crowns the elegant sculpture.
- 0.40 kgs
- 0.9 lbs
- 26 cm H x 13 cm W x 5 cm D
- 10.25" H x 5" W x 2" D
- Teak wood, 100% cotton
- Wood grain and color can vary slightly
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in West Africa
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Aaron
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05/10/2022
"Top choice!"
Of several pairs of earrings to choose from, my niece immediately gravitated to these. Im not sure how this leopard style effect was achieved bit its fantastic. They looked beautiful on my nieces ears!
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- Jewelry
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Leopard Style, Recycled Glass Leopard Motif Earrings from Ghana
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- This was a gift for: Neice
- Occasion: Christmas
Yolanda
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05/08/2022
"Love my necklace, goes with everything!"
In fact, as I write this, I realize that I am wearing it right now! Everyone asks me where I got this beautiful necklace. Wear it in summer or winter. It is a neutral necklace that goes with everything.
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Coconut Wave, Coconut Shell Strand Necklace Handmade in Ghana
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Kathy
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03/22/2022
"Really nice design"
I really like the design of these earrings. They have a nice shape and weight to them, and look great with casual attire. Thank you, Rita - I will be wearing these often.
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Nancy
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03/07/2022
"STUNNING"
Great looking and feeling bracelet to be worn with some special word bracelets I already own. Thank you, Rita, for creating this and using natural materials!
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Midnight Connection, Black and Cream Eco Friendly Recycled Bead and Wood Bracelet
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Peter
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02/04/2022
"She is delighted with this necklace. Looks lovely on her."
Inspired artcraft.
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Coconut Wave, Coconut Shell Strand Necklace Handmade in Ghana
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Wife
- Occasion: 'just because'
Ama
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01/28/2022
"Beautiful!"
I purchased these as a Christmas gift for my daughter. They are beautiful! Very well made! She absolutely loved them!
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Joyous Celebration, Colorful Fair Trade Beaded Wood Dangle Earrings from Ghana
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- This was a gift for: Daughter
- Occasion: Christmas
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Rita has three children. Two of them are currently in the university and one studies in a vocational school.
Microcredit Financing
Rita Addo Zakour has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $2050. Proceeds were used to purchase raw materials such as wood and paints.
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This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
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