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Send to a friendHand Carved Ghanaian Decorative Wood Box with Adinkra Motif, "Adinkra Keepsake"
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Delivery EstimateStore accessories and keepsakes in this charming decorative box from Ghanaian artisan Ralph Ashong. Hand carved from cape cedar wood, the purple box is patterned with petite dots on all four sides and opens to a single compartment that is perfect for small items. The black lid of the box is adorned with an mauve adinkra symbol called dwannimmen, an Akan word meaning "humility and strength." Adinkra symbols are believed to have their origin an ancient kingdom that once stood where Ivory Coast is today in West Africa.
- 0.16 kgs
- 0.3 lbs
- Box: 6.5 cm H x 11 cm W x 10 cm D
- Box: 2.6" H x 4.3" W x 3.9" D
- Lid: 11 cm L x 11 cm W
- Lid: 4.3" L x 4.3" W
- Cape cedar
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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- Free Gift Wrap? Yes
- Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
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Joan
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04/24/2023
"Great workmanship"
I bought this as a gift for someone. I loved it and it is truly special. I hope to hear from the person I gave it to. Thank you for you talent!
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Santi
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01/28/2023
"Just right."
I love the lightness of this necklace. And it is unlike any other. Beautiful reminder that nature matters.
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WENDY MARGARET
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12/18/2021
"So beautiful, thank you"
The mirror is far more beautiful than the images. The leaves are laid over the underlying frame and caste a small relief. The green is a hue and has a depth of color. It is very professionally finished and perfect in every way. Packed beautifully and arrived in perfect condition. Thank you Ralph and Novica, I could not have asked for better.
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Patricia
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01/02/2021
"Love this"
This is so beautiful. Love the gentle curve of this piece.
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Roberto
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06/30/2020
"great for summer"
absolutely love this necklace, it has lasted a long time and only gets better with age.
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Sharleen
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09/28/2017
"Carved Wood Necklace"
Great piece however for my taste it is a bit too large for a necklace. I hung it over my rearview mirror in my car. Looks perfect! Love it.
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Write a review"I love the process of designing and crafting. It is a great feeling to craft something out of almost nothing, it feels like giving life to an object."
"My name is Ralph J. Ashong, and I am a professional sculptor and designer. I believe in the maxim: 'Creativity is the essence of art,' hence my... read more
