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Wood sculpture, "African Woman Loves Life"

Name: Wood sculpture, 'African Woman Loves Life'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 188485
Price: 94.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (31 reviews)

Product ID: 188485

by Anna Yawson (31)

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... more

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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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US/Imperial

Sese wood and aluminum
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 188485

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Anna Yawson

West Africa

Wood carvings

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Colleen

From Austin/Texas/USA

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Jul 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.

Purchased Item African Woman Loves Life, Wood sculpture

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Judy

From OH

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Oct 29, 2024

“Love these fish ornaments!”

These fish ornaments are so much fun. I havent decided how many I am keeping for myself. I plan to share them with the store associates where I buy my freshwater fish for my aquariums. These are prefect! I know they will love them.

Purchased Item Little Vibrant Fish, Set of 4 Hand-Painted Colorful Sese Wood Fish Ornaments

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Debbie Day

From Sharon, PA, USA

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Oct 11, 2024

“Absolutely love this elephant”

I have many items from many artists on Novica. This artist is another one Im adding to my favorite list. This elephant is very well made, I just love it

To look at cause it's absolutely beautiful

Purchased Item Culture Elephant II, Hand-Painted Iris and Black Elephant Sese Wood Figurine

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Confronting Adversity

Anna's husband suffered from a stroke five years ago. They currently live is different cities but she travels to see him every week while taking care of her two biological children and three adopted children. Her income from NOVICA helps her pay for his medical care and to support her children.

Microcredit Financing

Anna Yawson has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $600. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, aluminum plate, and polish for production.

Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Caring for Children

Anna cares for five children, including her two biological children and three that she adopted.

Enabling Education

Anna supports the education of two children in elementary school and one in high school.

Meet the Artist

Anna Yawson Wood carvings

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"One thing I have come to love about carving is that there is no waste of wood. Every small piece of wood can be used to create small creatures."

"The skill to design is inborn. I can create sketches of styles for fabric before sending them to the seamstress and I'm also particular about... read more