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Wood Relief Panel from Africa, "Royal Drummer"

Name: Wood Relief Panel from Africa, 'Royal Drummer'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 93929
Price: 99.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.60 (15 reviews)

Product ID: 93929

by Eric Darko (15)

He sits in the shade of a tree beside his home and pounds a lively cadence on the drum. Eric Darko shares West African traditions in his exquisite... more

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He sits in the shade of a tree beside his home and pounds a lively cadence on the drum. Eric Darko shares West African traditions in his exquisite wood carvings. This relief sculpture is named Adeshieman Mo Ntie, "Royal People Listening" in the Akan language. It depicts the person selected by town elders to play the talking drums that carry messages.

1.13 kgs
2.5 lbs

53 cm H x 24 cm W x 3 cm D
20.75" H x 9.5" W x 1.2" D

Metric

US/Imperial

Sese wood
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 93929

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Eric Darko

West Africa

African masks and drums

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Moira

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Mar 01, 2019

“I adore this beautifully carved piece”

Very unusual and a talking point with visitors

Purchased Item Royal Drummer, Wood Relief Panel from Africa

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Angela

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May 30, 2022

“Indeed it truly is........”

WONDERFUL !!!

Purchased Item Wonderful, Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask

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Patrizia

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Apr 16, 2022

“Beautiful and Unique”

This sculpture is a wonderful addition to a shelf or even displayed on a table. It looks great, has a good weight to it and its well made.

Purchased Item Hold the World Gently II, World Peace Project Hand Carved Wood Sculpture

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Microcredit Financing

Eric Darko has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2000 and the most recent for $400. Proceeds were used to hire additional artisans and to invest in the purchase of raw materials such as wood and polish for production.

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

Profound Impact

Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Meet the Artist

Eric Darko African masks and drums

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Darko's inspiration comes naturally....

Latest Update“I joined Novica in 2008. At that time, production was a challenge due to financial reasons and getting good raw materials. Now I can... read more