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Wood Ornaments of African Women from Ghana (Set of 3), "Mbabaawa Dresses"

Name: Wood Ornaments of African Women from Ghana (Set of 3), 'Mbabaawa Dresses'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 343081
Price: 49.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.63 (78 reviews)

Product ID: 343081

by Robert Aidoo-Taylor (78)

Handcrafted of wood, three women are depicted in this set of ornaments from Ghana. Robert Aidoo-Taylor paints each woman with a dress, given a rustic... more

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Handcrafted of wood, three women are depicted in this set of ornaments from Ghana. Robert Aidoo-Taylor paints each woman with a dress, given a rustic finish. This set of ornaments is named Mbabaawa, meaning "young girls" in Fante. Says the artisan, "As the saying goes, 'The youth are the future leaders.' The young ladies in the central Region of Ghana are allowed to play major roles in celebrations for all occasions. Special celebrations are meaningless without the mbabaawa."

72 grams
0.2 lbs

Each: 10.5 cm H x 7.5 cm W x 2 cm D
Each: 4.1" H x 3" W x 0.8" D

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US/Imperial

Ofram 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
Product ID: 343081

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Robert Aidoo-Taylor

West Africa

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Amy

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Jul 18, 2025

“Amazing”

Great very cool necklace

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Karen

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Jan 09, 2025

“Lovely and well made”

I thought the bracelets were well made, but I bought them for my grandson n they barely fit. Too small! However the delivery was quick and the packaging was beautiful!!

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Amy

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Oct 03, 2024

“Very handsome”

Vibrant colors. True art. Good.

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Meet the Artist

Robert Aidoo-Taylor Wood carvings and jewelry

(78)

"I am a self-taught artist. I never took any classes or attended courses... I enjoy working alone, and my inspiration comes from nature."

Latest Update“In 2009, I joined NOVICA. I am a jewelry artisan.“A lot has changed since I joined this wonderful institution. I joined as a bracelet... read more