african art (14 items)
Sankofa
African Adinkra Symbol Cotton Threadwork Wall Art
Sankofa, African Adinkra Symbol Cotton Threadwork Wall Art
Ernestina Oppong Asante
This handcrafted threadwork wall art from Ernestina Oppong Asante features the sankofa, an adinkra symbol that is understood as "go back to your roots," a message conveyed through the form... read more$69.99Artist: Ernestina Oppong Asante
Dondo Bofu
African Drummer Motif on Cotton Threadwork Wall Art
Dondo Bofu, African Drummer Motif on Cotton Threadwork Wall Art
Ernestina Oppong Asante
Ghanaian artisan Ernestina Oppong Asante presents threadwork art with a musical theme. She names her artwork dondo bofu, which means "drum player" in the Akan tongue. The artisan diligently... read more$59.99Artist: Ernestina Oppong Asante
Green Sankofa
Handmade Sese Wood African Sankofa Adinkra Mask from Ghana
Green Sankofa, Handmade Sese Wood African Sankofa Adinkra Mask from Ghana
Theophilus Sackey
The Adinkra symbol Sankofa, depicting a bird that reaches to grab an egg from its back, means "go back and get it." Reflecting on the importance of learning from the past, Ghana's Theophilus... read more$39.99Artist: Theophilus Sackey
Balase Dogon Board
Unique Hand Crafted African Calabash Relief Panel
Balase Dogon Board, Unique Hand Crafted African Calabash Relief Panel
Ayoma Alhassan
Dogon boards were traditionally placed on doors, and incorporated animal and human symbols to protect the entrance to the home. The Dogon are an ethnic group living in the central plateau region of... read more$129.99Artist: Ayoma Alhassan
Blooming Hen
African Hen-Themed Crocheted Cotton Decorative Accent
Blooming Hen, African Hen-Themed Crocheted Cotton Decorative Accent
Iliana Hernandez
Guatemala’s Iliana Hernandez draws inspiration from African hens to craft this vibrant decorative accent skillfully brought to life through the art of crochet. Using the Japanese amigurumi method, she... read more$59.99Artist: Iliana Hernandez
Floral Hen
Floral African Hen Themed Crocheted Cotton Decorative Accent
Floral Hen, Floral African Hen Themed Crocheted Cotton Decorative Accent
Iliana Hernandez
Iliana Hernandez of Guatemala channels the spirit of African hens to create this charming decorative accent. Meticulously crafted through the art of crochet employing the Japanese amigurumi technique... read more$59.99Artist: Iliana Hernandez
Lady Obenewaa
African Wood Mask
Lady Obenewaa, African Wood Mask
Rita Addo Zakour
Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this delightful African mask. Covered by symmetrical motifs, the face represents a woman, and arises from the artisan's own imagination. She... read more$107.99$97.19Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Olumeye
Handcarved Yoruba Olumeye Sese Wood Statuette from Ghana
Olumeye, Handcarved Yoruba Olumeye Sese Wood Statuette from Ghana
Henry Acquah
The Yoruba people of West Africa are well-known for their long history of beautiful art. This kind of statuette, called an olumeye, depicts a kneeling woman holding a small carved pot. The pot... read more$149.99Artist: Henry Acquah
Toma Landai
Artisan Hand Carved Sese Wood African Toma Landai Mask
Toma Landai, Artisan Hand Carved Sese Wood African Toma Landai Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
Inspired by the masks of the Guinean Toma people, Salihu Ibrahim creates this mask from local sese wood and paints it with natural beige and brown hues. Many of the young boys of the Toma participate... read more$87.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
A Grandmother
African Batik 100% Cotton Brown Wall Hanging from Ghana
A Grandmother, African Batik 100% Cotton Brown Wall Hanging from Ghana
Gladys Ayorkor Ayi
Your white walls will never be the same with Gladys Ayorkor Ayi's captivating wall art paying homage to the hard work of Ghanaian grandmothers. The artisan uses batik dyeing methods to craft the image... read more$109.99Artist: Gladys Ayorkor Ayi
Totemic Ram
Hand Made Wood Wall Mask Burkina Faso from West Africa
Totemic Ram, Hand Made Wood Wall Mask Burkina Faso from West Africa
Emmanuel Austin Ankude
The Mossi people of Burkina Faso believe that masks are links to the spiritual world, allowing us to become more in tune with nature. Inspired by their art styles, Ghana's Emmanuel Austin Ankude... read more$169.99Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
We are One in Love
Abstract West African Wood Sculpture of Sweethearts
We are One in Love, Abstract West African Wood Sculpture of Sweethearts
Eric Danquah
Leaning toward one another, two sweethearts meet in a kiss. This modern and abstract sculpture by Eric Danquah is carved of sese wood with aluminum repoussé surrounding the base. The Ghanaian artisan... read more$107.99Artist: Eric Danquah
Festac Celebration
Handcrafted Sese Wood Cultural African Mask from Ghana
Festac Celebration, Handcrafted Sese Wood Cultural African Mask from Ghana
Frank Odei Amoani
Used to honor ancestors, this mask design is largely known as "Festac," commemorating the Festival of Arts and Crafts. This yearly event that began in Nigeria is represented by a mask... read more$99.99Artist: Frank Odei Amoani