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African Wood Fish Sculpture, "Benin Mudfish"
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 hand-carved sese wood sculpture adorned with embossed aluminum plates and copper whiskers.
- 0.39 kgs
- 0.9 lbs
- 7 cm H x 40 cm W x 9 cm D
- 2.8" H x 15.75" W x 3.5" D
- Sese wood, copper and aluminum
- 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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Anna
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03/21/2022
"Very nicely made."
Part of my massive fish collection from all over the world. Nice elegant size.
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Ernesto
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02/10/2018
"Benin Mudfish"
Its really wonderful,the most beautiful of my collection,the shipment excellent, fast and perfect, Thank you so much
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MARYLOU
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06/08/2022
"this sits on my fireplace, it is perfect"
I absolutely love this statue She Loves Life it is beautiful and reminds me to count my blessings....
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Dominique
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10/14/2020
"A gorgeous ornament"
A truly unique ornament to be cherished forever. The attention to detail can be noted in the beadwork and color choices.
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Carolyn
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05/06/2020
"Gift Well Received"
I bought this for my brother last year because hes a fisherman. He really really really liked it. I have yet to see it because I havent been over to his office, but hes mentioned it several times and how much he likes it.
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Thomas
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11/04/2019
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Beautiful
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Confronting Adversity
Anna's husband suffered from a stroke five years ago. They currently live is different cities but she travels to see him every week while taking care of her two biological children and three adopted children. Her income from NOVICA helps her pay for his medical care and to support her children.
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Anna Yawson has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $600. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, aluminum plate, and polish for production.
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