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Agnes Amponsah
Agnes Amponsah

Africa Wood sculptures

About this Item

Ghanaian artisan Agnes Amponsah hand carves this graceful sculpture from ebony wood. The sculpture depicts a woman carrying a pot made of recycled, multi-colored beads on her head. A figure of the artisan's own design, Amponsah calls the sculpture Akatua, which means "reward" in the Akan language.

Dimensions

  • 0.59 kgs
  • 1.3 lbs
  • 56.5 cm H x 8.5 cm W x 6.5 cm D
  • 22.25" H x 3.3" W x 2.6" D

Key Features

  • Ebony wood, recycled glass beads
  • 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: 270299
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Diane

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Aug 17, 2025

He has a prominent place on my desk!”

The beadwork is beautiful! He is so cute!

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Denise

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Feb 06, 2025

Gye Nyame Power”

Lovely box. Lid works, though open /close is tight at the hinge. Hope it will loosen with use and not wear on sides in that region too much.

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Glenn

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Dec 10, 2020

very beautiful”

very beautiful carving, heavy substantial piece of ebony, thank you!

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