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Green Sese Wood Fante Fertility Doll Sculpture from Ghana, "Green Fante"
In the style of traditional fertility dolls used by the Fante tribe, this sculpture is designed by Ghana's Raphat Asigbey. Local artisans hand-carve this sculpture from a single piece of sese wood, depicting the bust of a woman with a patterned neck and forehead. This sculpture is given a green finish.
- 0.17 kgs
- 0.4 lbs
- 35 cm H x 10 cm W x 7 cm D
- 13.75" H x 3.9" W x 2.8" D
- Sese wood
- 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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Bruce
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03/15/2022
"Extremely fine work!"
This beautiful side table is both highly imaginative and very practical. A wonderful design concept brought to reality by the superbly talented Raphat Asigbey!
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Chie
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11/12/2021
"Added perfect touch to hold picture"
Initially reviewed and thought wobbly, then discovered did not have placed properly and now it is truly a focal point by a living room table. Symbolically expressive....unique....great item and well made!
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Valerie
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08/15/2021
"Beautiful table"
The table arrived in a very timely fashion and was well packaged. It s exactly as described and beautiful. I am very pleased and will make future purchases.
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William
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06/23/2021
"great piece"
great piece
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Ronald
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12/10/2020
"Attention Getter"
The table is simply a beautiful object d art that is functional. I put a round glass top on it and it gets loads of compliments. It fits the decor of my sunroom perfectly.
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Michele
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07/19/2020
"I love these African tables!"
The colors are rich (without being too bright), and the artwork is beautiful - it is an accent piece in my dining room.
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