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Handmade Ghanaian Ebony Wood and Recycled Glass Sculpture, "Akatua"
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.
- 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
- 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 West Africa
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Glenn
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12/10/2020
"very beautiful"
very beautiful carving, heavy substantial piece of ebony, thank you!
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Leonard
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11/03/2018
"A beautiful box."
This is a beautiful box, well designed and well made. The ebony is wonderfully dark and gives it a very satisfying weight when you hold it. I find myself smiling whenver I look at it.
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