This wood sculpture from Ghanaian artisan Ali Ibrahim depicts a man from the Mamprusi ethnic group of northern Ghana and Togo. The artisan carves the sculpture by hand from sese wood, and accents the cheeks with brass ridges to represent the tribal scarification that is typical to the Mamprusi people. The sculpture is further adorned with embossed aluminum plates and colorful paints.
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This Gye Nyame Trophy, form the Akan people of Ghana, means He who knows and sees everything . It works very well with my other collection of African art and receives complements as well.
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This is very tall and very nice! I love the symbolism of it and it is a great conversation piece. Everyone who enters my house wants to know more about my lovely bird. I will treasure it forever.
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My ancestors come from the Akan people and I was so happy to get them this weapon as they made it clear no other would do. I genuinely was so ecstatic to receive my package and I love everything about the sword! It?s powerful, elegant, meaningful, and just downright badass! Thank Ali Ibrahim for crafting this with your own hands. I read your story and was truly touched. Keep up the amazing work!
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"I always knew that if I could not climb higher academically, I could make a good life out of this new field of carving. I put all myself into this craft I have found."
"I was born at Nsawam in Southern Ghana on February 16. I am very sociable and love making friends. My story all began at a tender age when my... read more