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Wood Adinkra Dwennimmen Comb Wall Decor from Ghana, "Dwennimmen Style"
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By Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante, this decorative comb is crafted of sese wood for a cultural addition to your wall decor. The portion above the comb's teeth is etched with cross and line patterns, while the handle is hand-carved into the curved shape of the Adinkra symbol Dwennimmen, meaning "ram's horns" and signifying humility and strength.
- 0.21 kgs
- 0.5 lbs
- 36 cm H x 13.8 cm W x 1.5 cm D
- 14.25" H x 5.5" W x 0.6" D
- Sese wood
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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Antoinette
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09/17/2022
"Took My Breath Away!"
What a powerful and beautiful work of art! Simply GORGEOUS!! Same finishing on the front and back, which was a most pleasant surprise. Will definitely order more of this to give as gifts!
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Dwennimmen Style, Wood Adinkra Dwennimmen Comb Wall Decor from Ghana
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Pali
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06/29/2023
"Love it!"
I love the look of this artifacts. It has now joined other masks on the wall that i purchased from Novica. I will recommend this product.
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Virginia
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06/24/2023
"Beautifully made"
The products finish is not as pictured. It is more rough and not polished as shown.
Best Uses
- Wall hanging
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Antoinette
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09/17/2022
"Never Feel Alone"
Democracy and unity, a beautiful reminder of this sculpture to meditate upon when feeling alone and hopeless -- We are never alone and hope is very much alive, showing itself at the most tiniest sliver of love, accompanied by strength and perseverance. Love this piece!
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Rustic Funtumfumfu, Decorative Sese Wood Adinkra Comb from Ghana
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Antoinette
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09/17/2022
"WAAAAAY MORE BEAUTIFUL in Person!"
Now I wish I had ordered more to give away as gifts, which I will do soon! So very beautiful! Same finishing on the front and back. Love it!
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Annick
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08/11/2022
"Beautiful"
This purchase is beautiful in my living room, I have a lot of nice comments each time someone comes over to my house. A peace of art, it is unique! Thanks to Novica team :)
Best Uses
- For decoration on my wall with all the others
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Emmanuel Opoku Asante has received 4 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $300 and the most recent for $800.
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