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Ghanaian Hand Carved Hinged Decorative Box in Wood, "A Love that is Good"

Product ID: 262465

An elongated oval becomes a decorative box with West African style for keepsakes and personal treasures. Carved by hand of seasoned sese wood, it... more

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An elongated oval becomes a decorative box with West African style for keepsakes and personal treasures. Carved by hand of seasoned sese wood, it depicts a quiet face in low relief. Joseph Boateng names this design Odopa, which means "good love" in the Twi language of Ghana's Akan people.

  • 0.79 kgs
  • 1.7 lbs
  • 11.5 cm H x 37 cm W x 10.5 cm D
  • 4.5" H x 14.5" W x 4.1" D

  • Sese wood
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 262465
Joseph Boateng
Joseph Boateng

West Africa

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Joseph Boateng

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"I have always dreamed of promoting Ghana's rich culture to the outside world through well-designed artifacts."

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