With arms upraised, she puts her hands together as though in prayer or celebration in a sculpture by Anna Yawson. She works in African sese wood to carve the stylized portrait, and adds the rich textures of embossed aluminum. She names her design Walayo, a Ga word which means "a woman who enjoys life."
- 0.52 kgs
- 1.1 lbs
- 56 cm H x 12 cm W x 6 cm D
- 22" H x 4.7" W x 2.4" D
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Colleen
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07/31/2018
"Gorgeous and powerful"
I love love love this piece. I thought about gifting it but ended up keeping it for myself. The work is beautiful up close, but mostly I see her across the room and feel uplifted by her pose and her presence. She is not small - a foot and half tall maybe? I am sure the info on the site is correct, worth paying attention to. She doesnt fit in the space I was thinking of, but I love the home I have found for her in my bedroom.
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African Woman Loves Life, Wood sculpture
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Julie
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02/22/2024
"The happy hippo is adorable"
The carving and detail looks so professional beautiful work
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Angela
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12/10/2023
"We love this so much"
This wonderful little duckling takes pride of place on top of our piano in our dining room. Of all our ornaments, this is the one I look at and treasure the most. It has a warmth and happiness about it that touches the heart. Only something made with loving hands can create this feeling. Thank you so much Anna, we love it!
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Ghanaian Duckling, Hand Carved African Duck Theme Wood Jewelry Box
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elisabete
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11/09/2023
"Wood Box,Very nice corcodile box"
Beautiful, original, unique. An example of African art at its best.,Very well done. A piece of singular art.
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- Original jewels box,Original jewels box
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Crocodile Jewels, Hand Carved Wood Crocodile Head Decorative Box
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Neice
- Occasion: Christmas
Hikmet
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10/07/2023
"Great"
Beautifulk color, great artistry anc creativity. Thank you
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Marsha
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08/05/2023
"Dramatic & Whimsical!"
This carving reminds me of Comedia Del Arte. Entertaining and colorful. The size is just right.
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My Name is Odartey, Colorful Handcrafted African Mask from Ghana
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