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Culture Elephant I Hand-Painted Multicolor Elephant Sese Wood Figurine

By Anna Yawson (34)

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About this Item

Often associated with luck and memory, elephants are peaceful creatures worshipped in many cultures around the world. Today, these adorable giants are the inspiration for Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson, who hand-carves a pretty sese wood figure in honor of this incredible species. The elephant comes with hand-painted details in a palette of red, green and yellow hues, evoking traditional African patterns.

Dimensions

  • 66 grams
  • 0.1 lbs
  • 7 cm H x 8 cm W x 5 cm D
  • 2.8" H x 3.1" W x 2" D

Key Features

  • Sese wood
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 434663
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Confronting Adversity

Confronting Adversity

Anna's husband suffered from a stroke five years ago. They currently live is different cities but she travels to see him every week while taking care of her two biological children and three adopted children. Her income from NOVICA helps her pay for his medical care and to support her children.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Anna Yawson has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $600. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, aluminum plate, and polish for production.

Empowering Women

Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

Anna cares for five children, including her two biological children and three that she adopted.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Anna supports the education of two children in elementary school and one in high school.

Meet the Artist

Anna Yawson Wood carvings

(34)

"One thing I have come to love about carving is that there is no waste of wood. Every small piece of wood can be used to create small creatures."

"The skill to design is inborn. I can create sketches of styles for fabric before sending them to the seamstress and I'm also particular about... read more

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