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Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of a Modern African Mom and Child, "Akan Mother and Child"

Name: Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of a Modern African Mom and Child, 'Akan Mother and Child'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 389168
Price: 122.40 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.84 (45 reviews)

Product ID: 389168

by Theophilus Sackey (45)

A young woman cradles a toddler in her arms. Carved by hand of native sese wood, this beautiful sculpture pays tribute to African moms. Theophilus... more

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A young woman cradles a toddler in her arms. Carved by hand of native sese wood, this beautiful sculpture pays tribute to African moms. Theophilus Sackey names his original sculpture Ena ni oba, which means "mother and child" in the Twi language of Ghana's Akan people.

0.94 kgs
2.1 lbs

42.5 cm H x 11 cm W x 10 cm D
16.75" H x 4.3" W x 3.9" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Ships fast from USA
Product ID: 389168

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Theophilus Sackey

Hand-carved African masks

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David

From New Orleans, Louisiana

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Oct 27, 2023

“Sexy”

The best description of this piece is sexy. Curves of the stripping coupled with colored lips and lids ... awesome!

sexy wall decor

Purchased Item Zebra Curves, African Zebra Motif Wood Wall Mask from Ghana

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David

From New Orleans, Louisiana

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Oct 27, 2023

“Eye Catching!”

I have an ever growing collection of African masks and the green featured in this work of art pops beautifully!

beautiful elegant eye catching wall decor

Purchased Item Green Sankofa, Handmade Sese Wood African Sankofa Adinkra Mask from Ghana

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Marsha

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Apr 20, 2023

“Fabulous!”

I received this mask today. It is even more beautiful in person than online. I am so pleased! Surprisingly, the mask appears to be black and white only in the online image. In fact, the elephant appears a deep rich purple. This enhances the image. Its a wonderful art work.

Purchased Item Elephant Vibrations, Handcrafted Sese Wood African Elephant Mask from Ghana

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Theophilus Sackey has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $1200.

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Meet the Artist

Theophilus Sackey Hand-carved African masks

(45)

"What inspires me most is when people express appreciation for my designs."

"I am a calm, humble and quiet person who also loves arts and crafts. I was born on November 22, 1985 in a suburb of the Greater Accra region.... read more