africa (35 items)
Panther
Ebony Wood Panther Hand Carved by African Artisan
Panther, Ebony Wood Panther Hand Carved by African Artisan
Sylvanus A. Agbolo
Smoothly muscled and infinitely graceful, a panther is on the prowl, his fangs bared. Artisan Sylvanus A. Agbolo carves the fearsome feline from ebony wood with a rich brown finish. The artisan's... read more$254.99Artist: Sylvanus A. Agbolo
Roaming Rhino
Ghanaian Artisan Handcarved Ebony Wood Rhinoceros Sculpture
Roaming Rhino, Ghanaian Artisan Handcarved Ebony Wood Rhinoceros Sculpture
Sylvanus A. Agbolo
Sylvanus A. Agbolo crafts this exquisite depiction of a rhinoceros roaming the African savanna. Using rich, dense ebony wood, The Ghanaian artisan utilizes expert wood-carving techniques for round... read more$289.99Artist: Sylvanus A. Agbolo
Antelope and Child
Hand Carved Ebony Wood Antelope Sculpture
Antelope and Child, Hand Carved Ebony Wood Antelope Sculpture
Sylvanus A. Agbolo
A baby antelope cuddles close to its protective mother in this heartwarming sculpture from West Africa's Sylvanus A. Agbolo. The artisan hand carves the sculpture from rich ebony wood, adding fine... read more$229.99Artist: Sylvanus A. Agbolo
Dogon Man on Horseback
Wood figurine
Dogon Man on Horseback, Wood figurine
Salihu Ibrahim
"In West Africa, it is thought that the horse was the first creature to inhabit the earth," says Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim. Working in native sese wood, he carves a bearded man from... read more$239.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Two Face Kanaga Dragon
Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Two Face Kanaga Dragon, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Salihu Ibrahim
Facing in both directions, a fierce dragon derives from Dogon religious customs. Salihu Ibrahim replicates a Kanaga mask. Mali's Dogon custom dictates that only the village blacksmith can craft the... read more$419.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Buffalo
Unique Cape Buffalo Sculpture Carved from Ebony Wood
Buffalo, Unique Cape Buffalo Sculpture Carved from Ebony Wood
Sylvanus A. Agbolo
Icon of Africa, this Cape buffalo stands strong, wary and alert. Artisan Sylvanus A. Agbolo in Ghana carves the beautiful sculpture by hand from solid ebony wood, allowing the wood's rich grain and... read more$299.99Artist: Sylvanus A. Agbolo
African Heritage
Bronze sculpture
African Heritage, Bronze sculpture
Goga
Sensuous and lovely, a nude poses on a marble slab. This exquisite sculpture by Goga pays tribute to Brazil's West African heritage. The artist givers her sculpture a rich, dark patina. Titled... read more$1334.99$1067.99Artist: Goga
African Buffalo
Polished Ebony Wood Statuette of Horned Cow from Ghana
African Buffalo, Polished Ebony Wood Statuette of Horned Cow from Ghana
Sylvanus A. Agbolo
By artisan Sylvanus A. Agbolo of Ghana, this handsome sculpture depicts an African Cape buffalo with its unique curved horns. The artisan carves the image of ebony wood, with its distinct two-toned... read more$204.99Artist: Sylvanus A. Agbolo
Lovers' Inn
Original Ceramic Romance Sculpture from West Africa
Lovers' Inn, Original Ceramic Romance Sculpture from West Africa
Blessed Dotsey Attigah
West African artist Blessed Dotsey Attigah presents this expressive ceramic sculpture. Crafted in an abstract shape with local clay and recycled glass beads, this abstract piece depicts the unique... read more$229.99Artist: Blessed Dotsey Attigah
Yoruba Fowl Pot
African Wood Sculpture Woman with Hen Pot
Yoruba Fowl Pot, African Wood Sculpture Woman with Hen Pot
Sinclair Yao Daley
Sinclair Yao Daley honors the traditions of the Yoruba people of Nigeria with this hand-carved sculpture of a woman holding a pot with a fowl-shaped lid. It replicates those used to keep the bath... read more$309.99Artist: Sinclair Yao Daley
Bambara Antelope
Wood Antelope Sculpture Crafted in West Africa
Bambara Antelope, Wood Antelope Sculpture Crafted in West Africa
Salihu Ibrahim
The noble form of the African antelope is captured in a carving by Salihu Ibrahim, representative of the craftsmanship of Sudan's Bambara people. Intricate details seem to direct the curl of the... read more$249.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Handless
Ceramic Sculpture of an African Woman from Ghana
Handless, Ceramic Sculpture of an African Woman from Ghana
Azariah Norteye
Crafted of ceramic, this intriguing sculpture is designed by Ghanaian artist Azariah Norteye. An African woman with an exaggerated figure is depicted without arms, given a finish in yellow and dark... read more$557.99Artist: Azariah Norteye
Shell Pot
Original Ceramic Vase Spiral Design from West Africa
Shell Pot, Original Ceramic Vase Spiral Design from West Africa
Blessed Dotsey Attigah
Taking the spiral shape of a snail's shell, this original ceramic sculpture is crafted by West African artist Blessed Dotsey Attigah. A symbol of "security, protection, and strength," this... read more$229.99Artist: Blessed Dotsey Attigah
Ponko
Wood Horse African Statue Hand Carved by Ghana Artisan
Ponko, Wood Horse African Statue Hand Carved by Ghana Artisan
Bright Kofi Agbetey
Skillfully using local tools, Ghanaian artisan Bright Kofi Agbetey hand carves this powerful horse sculpture from sese wood. After sun-drying the wood for two weeks, the artisan adds aluminum sheet... read more$207.99Artist: Bright Kofi Agbetey
Antelope Wisdom
Handcarved West African Sese Wood and Clay Antelope Statue
Antelope Wisdom, Handcarved West African Sese Wood and Clay Antelope Statue
Frank Odei Amoani
This striking decorative statue is created by West African artisan Frank Odei Amoani. In the Bambara tradition, a tyi wara crest mask representing an antelope is worn on the top of a dancer's head... read more$289.99Artist: Frank Odei Amoani
Chiwara Ritual
Hand Made Wood Sculpture of an Animal Man from West Africa
Chiwara Ritual, Hand Made Wood Sculpture of an Animal Man from West Africa
Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Mali is host to a variety of distinguished and characteristic cultures. This sculpture is hand-carved from wood in the shape of a chiwara, used as a ritual object by the Bamana people. This particular... read more$209.99Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Bamana Male
Hand Made Wood Sculpture of a Naked Man from West Africa
Bamana Male, Hand Made Wood Sculpture of a Naked Man from West Africa
Emmanuel Austin Ankude
The Bamana people are a ethnic group from Mali who are the most dominant in the country. Ghanaian artist Emmanuel Austin Ankude captures the Bamana art style with this sculpture, hand-carved from... read more$209.99Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Plaited Hair
Mahogany Wood Bust Sculpture of a Woman with Braided Hair
Plaited Hair, Mahogany Wood Bust Sculpture of a Woman with Braided Hair
George Obeng
Wearing plaited hair, an African woman is depicted in bust form in this impressive sculpture from Ghana. George Obeng creates the sculpture, which he lovingly hand-carves from rich mahogany wood with... read more$204.99Artist: George Obeng
Resting Hippo
Hand Carved Ebony Wood Hippo Sculpture
Resting Hippo, Hand Carved Ebony Wood Hippo Sculpture
Sylvanus A. Agbolo
A swarthy hippo rests upon its haunches in this singular sculpture from West Africa's Sylvanus A. Agbolo. Crafted from rich ebony wood, the sculpture features wonderful details: sensitively carved... read more$254.99Artist: Sylvanus A. Agbolo
Horn Man
Ceramic Sculpture of a Horn Blower from Ghana
Horn Man, Ceramic Sculpture of a Horn Blower from Ghana
Azariah Norteye
Clutching a horn, an African man blows a mighty sound in this sculpture from Ghana. Azariah Norteye creates this sculpture, crafting it of ceramic. The bald, bare-chested man wears a cloth around his... read more$307.99Artist: Azariah Norteye
Jug Head IV
Handmade Decorative Ceramic Sculpture
Jug Head IV, Handmade Decorative Ceramic Sculpture
Samuel Lovi
Tribal marks adorn the cheeks and forehead of this intriguing sculpture from West African artisan Samuel Lovi. The artisan hand crafts the hollow sculpture from ceramic, adding a handle to give the... read more$309.99Artist: Samuel Lovi
Collecting Water
Signed Ebony Wood Sculpture of a Woman Collecting Water
Collecting Water, Signed Ebony Wood Sculpture of a Woman Collecting Water
George Obeng
Working with a passion for recording the events of his day, Ghanaian artist George Obeng creates a striking and expertly-realized sculpture. An African woman kneels down to collect water from a jar... read more$344.99$275.99Artist: George Obeng
Bust of a Native Woman I
Signed Ebony Wood Sculpture of a Native Woman from Ghana
Bust of a Native Woman I, Signed Ebony Wood Sculpture of a Native Woman from Ghana
George Obeng
Working with a passion for recording the events of his day, Ghanaian artist George Obeng creates a striking and expertly-realized sculpture. The bust of a native African woman is realized in rich... read more$257.99$206.39Artist: George Obeng
Bust of a Woman
Signed Ebony Wood Bust Sculpture of a Woman from Ghana
Bust of a Woman, Signed Ebony Wood Bust Sculpture of a Woman from Ghana
George Obeng
Working with a passion for recording the events of his day, Ghanaian artist George Obeng creates a striking and expertly-realized sculpture. The bust of a native African woman is realized in dark... read more$349.99$279.99Artist: George Obeng
Funny Man
Ceramic Sculpture of an Armless Man from Ghana
Funny Man, Ceramic Sculpture of an Armless Man from Ghana
Azariah Norteye
Crafted of ceramic, this intriguing sculpture is designed by Ghanaian artist Azariah Norteye. A funny African man with an exaggerated figure is depicted without arms, given a finish in yellow and dark... read more$339.99Artist: Azariah Norteye
Thunderous Panther
Ghanaian Artisan Handcarved Ebony Wood Panther Sculpture
Thunderous Panther, Ghanaian Artisan Handcarved Ebony Wood Panther Sculpture
Sylvanus A. Agbolo
A reclining panther snarls a warning, baring fierce, sharp canines in this exquisite animal portrait. Sylvanus A. Agbolo creates this exquisite depiction in his hand-carved sculpture. Using rich... read more$234.99Artist: Sylvanus A. Agbolo
Ghanaian Queen Mother
Fiberglass sculpture
Ghanaian Queen Mother, Fiberglass sculpture
Jonathan Amartey
Working in fiberglass — a favorite medium — Jonathan Amartey depicts a beautiful woman with an intricately-tied head scarf. He applies the versatile material over a wooden frame to achieve a slender... read more$1384.99Artist: Jonathan Amartey
Ghanaian Princess
Fiberglass sculpture
Ghanaian Princess, Fiberglass sculpture
Jonathan Amartey
Ghanaian artist Jonathan Amartey often applies fiber glass to his paintings. In a different vein, he sculpts the image of a young woman with the versatile material over a wooden frame. "She wears... read more$1299.99Artist: Jonathan Amartey
Bambara Native
Hand Crafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Bambara Native, Hand Crafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Emmanuel Austin Ankude in Ghana crafts this fascinating sculpture to honor the Bambara people, a Mande ethnic group who have been found throughout every country in mainland West Africa. The artisan... read more$269.99Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Boisterous Bush Pig
Ghanaian Artisan Handcarved Ebony Wood Boar Sculpture
Boisterous Bush Pig, Ghanaian Artisan Handcarved Ebony Wood Boar Sculpture
Sylvanus A. Agbolo
Sylvanus A. Agbolo creates this exquisite depiction of a curious bush pig, the West African equivalent to a European wild boar. Sharp tusks protrude on either side in this hand-carved sculpture. Using... read more$239.99Artist: Sylvanus A. Agbolo
Drummer Boy
Drummer Hand Carved Mahogany Sculpture
Drummer Boy, Drummer Hand Carved Mahogany Sculpture
Gelson Avorwlanu
Hand carved from mahogany, a wood prized for its rich lustre and fine grain, this sculpture of a man drumming is presented by Ghana's Gelson Avorwlanu. The beauty of this piece is further enhanced by... read more$299.99Artist: Gelson Avorwlanu
Chi Wara Mythical Antelope
Brown Wood Antelope Sculpture Hand Carved by Ghana Artisan
Chi Wara Mythical Antelope, Brown Wood Antelope Sculpture Hand Carved by Ghana Artisan
Emmanuel Austin Ankude
This hand carved sese wood sculpture by Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Austin Ankude pays homage to a West African tradition. The Bambara people honor a mythological creature that is half-antelope... read more$214.99Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Global Peace
World Peace Sculpture in Sese Wood from Ghanaian Artist
Global Peace, World Peace Sculpture in Sese Wood from Ghanaian Artist
Christopher Nyasafo
"This is my impression of achieving world peace; namely the combination of Dialogue, Inclusivity and Unity. Dialogue happens when two or more people take part in a conversation or discussion to... read more$269.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Golden Ocean Mother Goddess
Brazilian Candomble Orixa Goddess Golden Resin Sculpture
Golden Ocean Mother Goddess, Brazilian Candomble Orixa Goddess Golden Resin Sculpture
Hugo Negrini
Exquisitely gowned in frothy bronze and gold, a dancer personifies Yemanjá. She embodies the energy of all the earth's waters and is considered the mother of all Candomblé orixás (gods). The Candomblé... read more$283.35Artist: Hugo Negrini
Silver Ocean Mother Goddess
Brazilian Candomble Orixa Goddess Resin Sculpture in Silver
Silver Ocean Mother Goddess, Brazilian Candomble Orixa Goddess Resin Sculpture in Silver
Hugo Negrini
Luxuriously gowned in an antique silver hue, a dancer personifies Yemanjá, the goddess of all the earth's waters and mother of all Candomblé orixás.The Candomblé religion is widely observed in... read more$399.99$339.99Artist: Hugo Negrini