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Couple Embracing Black and Brown Hand Carved Wood Statuette, "Maphikelela"

Name: Couple Embracing Black and Brown Hand Carved Wood Statuette, 'Maphikelela'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 346471
Price: 94.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.62 (37 reviews)

Product ID: 346471

by Victoria Agyepomaa (37)

Victoria Agyepomaa of Ghana designs a hand carved sese wood sculpture of a loving couple in a tender embrace. With fluid, stylized lines, the man sits... more

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Victoria Agyepomaa of Ghana designs a hand carved sese wood sculpture of a loving couple in a tender embrace. With fluid, stylized lines, the man sits behind the woman, encircling her in his arms. Painted black and copper brown, the artist names this sculpture Maphikelela, a Zulu word which means "preserves."

0.88 kgs
1.9 lbs

33 cm H x 20.5 cm W x 7.5 cm D
13" H x 8" W x 3" D

Metric

US/Imperial

Sese wood
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 346471

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Victoria Agyepomaa

West Africa

African masks and carvings

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Preserving Traditions

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James

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Dec 02, 2019

“Maphikelela Loving Couple”

This is one Beautiful piece of art. I Love It.

Memory of a loss Love One

Purchased Item Maphikelela, Couple Embracing Black and Brown Hand Carved Wood Statuette

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JOSEPH

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Apr 04, 2024

“This piece takes pride of place in our home”

My wife absolutely loves this piece it fits in well with our decor. Great work dont ever stop pursuing your passion. Thank YOu Joseph & Katherine

Purchased Item Fruit Seller, African Wood Sculpture Artisan Crafted Modern Art

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Moze

From Topeka, Kansas

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Nov 07, 2022

“Craftsmanship Gift From God”

Thank you very much for your blessed skills in your craftsmanship. This beautiful African wood mask is totally awesome! Excellently wrapped and shipped swiftly. As a part of my inheritance, this will be well placed for everyone to see its Stellar Thoughts. Impressive, most impressive...

Creative soul binding inspirational spiritual brilliant and beautiful. Magnificent wall decoration Ancestral inheritance, cultural addtion

Purchased Item Stellar Thoughts, Hand-Carved African Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana

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Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Profound Impact

Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Microcredit Financing

Victoria Agyepomaa has received a $800 microcredit loan with 0% interest.

Caring for Children

This artist supports children under the age of 18.

Meet the Artist

Victoria Agyepomaa African masks and carvings

(37)

"I have been determined in life right from childhood. I did not receive much school education, but I don't allow that to limit me in life."

"I am Victoria, a caring and an honest person who specializes in handcrafted arts. I live in the eastern region of Ghana where there is a vast... read more