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Wood wall sculpture, "Flower of Fertility I"

Product ID: 183612

Salihu Ibrahim by Salihu Ibrahim (129)
Shaped like a woman's torso, this wall sculpture is inspired by the traditions of the Mende people in Sierra Leone. This sculpture is usually given to... more

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Shaped like a woman's torso, this wall sculpture is inspired by the traditions of the Mende people in Sierra Leone. This sculpture is usually given to women upon their wedding day to assure she'll be able to conceive. Ghana's Salihu Ibrahim carves the sese wood replica by hand to resemble a woman's pregnant midriff. Ibrahim adorns the wall sculpture with a flower around the navel and treats it with clay to achieve an antique finish.

  • 1.03 kgs
  • 2.3 lbs
  • 49 cm H x 22 cm W x 12 cm D
  • 19.25" H x 8.75" W x 4.7" D

  • Sese wood
  • Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 183612
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim

West Africa

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