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Carved by hand from sese wood, this handsome sculpture is the work of Winfred Korley. Ghana's renowned handwoven kente cloth envelops the handle of a rustic machete. On the blade, adinkra symbols include the gye nyame (the supremacy of God) and sankofa (learn from the past). "In my own tribe, the Ga, newly elected chiefs are given this machete to hold during their inauguration," the artisan explains.
A loop on the handle permits it to hang on the wall.
- 0.27 kgs
- 0.6 lbs
- 42 cm H x 12 cm W x 6 cm D
- 16.5" H x 4.7" W x 2.4" D
- Sese wood, cotton attire
- Intended as wall decor
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Ghana.
- Ships fast from USA.
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Winfred Korley has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $200. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, his raw material, to increase production.
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