




Hand Carved Wood Bookends (Pair), "Happy Camels"
"If camels can survive under tough desert conditions, then we humans should not lose hope during hard times," encourages Ghanaian artisan Francis Agbete. He carves the ofram wood bookends by hand with admirable mastery.
- 1.09 kgs
- 2.4 lbs
- Each: 20 cm H x 31 cm W x 14 cm D
- Each: 7.75" H x 12.25" W x 5.5" D
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Verified Reviewer
02/11/2021
"Reminder to Pray"





This sculpture is unusual, beautiful and a calm reminder to pray about things which are out of our control. I recently sent one as a gift to my sister who has a terminal diagnosis. She placed in a prominent place in her home to remind her that God is always with her.
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- Comfort
- Inspiration, comfort, hope, beauty
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- This was a gift for: Sister
- Occasion: OTHER

Verified Reviewer
01/29/2021
"Adorns my wall"





The symbols keep you questioning our works and our future. Love the look on my wall and the stares is gets from those new to my home.
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Verified Reviewer
01/10/2021
"Happy Giraffes"





Beautiful piece of art from a skillful artisan from the West Africa
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Verified Reviewer
12/30/2020
"Great inspiration for a quiet moment of prayer."





Inspirational!
Best Uses
- Meditation hour
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Verified Reviewer
12/10/2020
"Beautiful gift for a close friend"





Beautiful item gifted for someone that is always there for many placing his needs aside. Your art is amazing
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Verified Reviewer
12/02/2020
"Unusual, elegant"





This nativity is lovely and brings a unique feel to my collection.
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Gifts from the Ghanaian Magi, Handcrafted Teak Wood Nativity Scene Sculpture (14 Piece)
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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!
Francis Agbete has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $500 and the most recent for $1050. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of ebony wood, leather, brass, polish and sandpaper to increase production.
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
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"I have always helped my father when he's needed me, so coming to assist my father at the workshop at this time of my educational career was not a new job for me."