african figurines (18 items)
Senufo Villagers
Hand Carved Pair of Senufo Tribe Figurines from Ghana
Senufo Villagers, Hand Carved Pair of Senufo Tribe Figurines from Ghana
Agnes Amponsah
From Ghanaian artisan Agnes Amponsah comes this distinctive pair of figurines. The sculptures depict two villagers--one male and one female--of the Senufo tribe from West Africa. Both figurines are... read more$154.99$123.99Artist: Agnes Amponsah
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
Fulani Farmer
Hand-Carved Sese Wood Statuette of African Fulani Farmer
Fulani Farmer, Hand-Carved Sese Wood Statuette of African Fulani Farmer
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand-carves this striking figure from local sese wood. Depicting a farmer from the widespread West African Fulani tribe holding a traditional agricultural... read more$107.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
African Warrior
Beaded Wood Sculpture of African Warrior
African Warrior, Beaded Wood Sculpture of African Warrior
Theophilus Anum
Designed by Theophilus Anum, this hand carved wood sculpture depicts a fearsome African warrior. Posed as if ready for battle, the figure carries a spear and a shield that is covered with colorful... read more$109.99Artist: Theophilus Anum
Ashanti Queen
Handmade Sese Wood Fertility Sculpture
Ashanti Queen, Handmade Sese Wood Fertility Sculpture
Micheal Oppong
West Africa's Micheal Oppong hand carves this sitting figure from local sese wood, then adds decorative rings of recycled glass beads in white and yellow. The figure serves as a fertility symbol to... read more$119.99Artist: Micheal Oppong
Linguist
Signed Mahogany Wood Statuette of a Man from Ghana
Linguist, Signed Mahogany Wood Statuette of a Man from Ghana
George Obeng
Standing tall and proud, an African man is realized in rich mahogany wood in this statuette from Ghana. George Obeng creates the sculpture diligently carving it by hand. This statuette depicts a... read more$159.99$127.99Artist: George Obeng
Hand and Egg II
African Kente Cloth Wall Collage
Hand and Egg II, African Kente Cloth Wall Collage
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Gently grasping a fragile egg, a large hand holds the oval figure aloft in a gesture of triumph. Bold silhouettes suggest strength and certainty, and this colorful work by Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah is... read more$119.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Dan King
Hand Carved Wood and Aluminum Sculpture from Ghana
Dan King, Hand Carved Wood and Aluminum Sculpture from Ghana
Henry Acquah
Featuring a mask-like head atop an upper torso, this sculpture from Ghana depicts a kingly figure, with multicolored motifs painted by hand on its surface. The sculpture is hand-carved from local sese... read more$119.99Artist: Henry Acquah
Detugbi
Ewe Tribe Woman African Wood Sculpture with Aluminum
Detugbi, Ewe Tribe Woman African Wood Sculpture with Aluminum
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
"African women are beautiful," says Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo of her inspiration. She creates the elegant design of this sculpture, which she names "Detugbi," meaning "Lady"... read more$129.99Artist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
Yaa Asantewaa
Batik on Cotton Portrait Wall Art from Ghana
Yaa Asantewaa, Batik on Cotton Portrait Wall Art from Ghana
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Queen Yaa Asantewaa, born in 1840, was the queen mother of Ejisu of the Ashanti Empire in Ghana. In her lifetime, she was an inspirational figure, leading the charge against British colonialism in the... read more$139.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Farmer's Wife II
Upcycled Auto Parts Sculpture of Ghana Woman with Firewood
Farmer's Wife II, Upcycled Auto Parts Sculpture of Ghana Woman with Firewood
Kola Ogunsunlade Joseph
A visual ode to the strength and dignity of the African woman and, by extension, to all women who strive for their family's subsistence by the sweat of their brow. Here the figure balances on her... read more$154.99Artist: Kola Ogunsunlade Joseph
King's Stride
Hand Carved African Wood Walking Stick
King's Stride, Hand Carved African Wood Walking Stick
Winfred Korley
Working with native sese wood, artisan Winfred Korley carves this handsome walking stick as a unique home accent or fashion accessory. The top of the stick is carved into the figure of a man with his... read more$119.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Thinking Man
Long African Wood Mask Hand-Carved by Ghanaian Artisan
Thinking Man, Long African Wood Mask Hand-Carved by Ghanaian Artisan
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
This original mask is the design of Ghana's Emmanuel Opoku Asante. The intriguing mask features a small figure of a man in a thinking posture, sitting on top of the mask's face. The artisan carves the... read more$109.99Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante
Bambara Ntomo
Tribal Handcrafted Wooden Wall Mask Made in Africa
Bambara Ntomo, Tribal Handcrafted Wooden Wall Mask Made in Africa
Sinclair Yao Daley
Sinclair Yao Daley of Ghana presents this ntomo mask, used for coming-of-age ceremonies in the Bambara tribe of Mali. Hand-carved from sese wood, the mask features antelope-like horns, a common... read more$139.99Artist: Sinclair Yao Daley
Baga Protective Serpent I
Hand Carved African Serpent Sculpture from Ghana
Baga Protective Serpent I, Hand Carved African Serpent Sculpture from Ghana
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim in Ghana carves an impressive replica of Bansonyi, the Baga serpent. The figure is generally worn as a headdress in a ritual dance that evokes the serpent's protective spirit over young... read more$189.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Fante Fertility Doll II
Rustic Handmade Wood Fertility Doll with Beaded Accents
Fante Fertility Doll II, Rustic Handmade Wood Fertility Doll with Beaded Accents
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
This original sculpture is artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante's interpretation of a Fante fertility doll. Such dolls would be given to couples that are having difficulty in conceiving a child. The Ghanaian... read more$109.99Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante
Baule Door
Hand Carved African Sese Wood Baule Door Wall Decor
Baule Door, Hand Carved African Sese Wood Baule Door Wall Decor
Salihu Ibrahim
From Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim, this hand carved door is a small scale depiction of a Baule door. Traditionally made by the Baule people of the Ivory Coast, the doors were intended as a display... read more$124.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Complete Trust
African Handcarved Wood Fertility Doll with Gye Nyame Symbol
Complete Trust, African Handcarved Wood Fertility Doll with Gye Nyame Symbol
Prince Amartey
In many Ghanaian traditions, a couple who had difficulty conceiving would visit a shaman, whose gift of a fertility doll would ensure a successful conception for the couple. Designed and hand-carved... read more$117.99Artist: Prince Amartey