african statues (20 items)
Tribal Mark
Hand Made Ceramic Sculpture from Africa
Tribal Mark, Hand Made Ceramic Sculpture from Africa
Samuel Lovi
Four tribal marks at the corners of the mouth and eyes set this jovial bust apart. Designed by West African artisan Samuel Lovi and hand crafted from ceramic, the sculpture is painted in earthy brown... read more$177.99Artist: Samuel Lovi
Yaa Doll
Handcrafted African Sese Wood Doll with Recycled Glass Beads
Yaa Doll, Handcrafted African Sese Wood Doll with Recycled Glass Beads
Winfred Korley
West African artisan Winfred Korley hand crafts this decorative doll from dark sese wood, recycled glass beads, and local clay. Korley first carves the doll from one piece of wood, then allows it to... read more$94.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Beaded Reader
Hand Carved Sese Wood and Glass Bead Statuette
Beaded Reader, Hand Carved Sese Wood and Glass Bead Statuette
Theophilus Anum
An absorbed reader leans over his book, lost in thought, in this sleek wood statuette from West Africa's Theophilus Anum. Hand carved from local sese wood, the statuette is painted black and... read more$87.99Artist: Theophilus Anum
Africa River Goddess
Artisan Made African Goddess Wood Sculpture
Africa River Goddess, Artisan Made African Goddess Wood Sculpture
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
This eye-catching wood sculpture is the creation of West Africa's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Crafted from local sese wood and embellished with white clay for a rustic look, the sculpture depicts an African... read more$117.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Patience
Hand Crafted Authentic African Fertility Doll from Ghana
Patience, Hand Crafted Authentic African Fertility Doll from Ghana
Rita Addo Zakour
A colorful diamond motif adorns her forehead and embossed aluminum appears on her skirt. By Rita Addo Zakour, this sculpture depicts an Ashanti fertility doll. In West African society women place... read more$89.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Shango
African Yoruba Storm Deity Wood Sculpture Carved by Hand
Shango, African Yoruba Storm Deity Wood Sculpture Carved by Hand
Rita Addo Zakour
Rita Addo Zakour celebrates Shango with the staff-like design of this admirable sculpture. As the Yoruba god of storm and drumming, Shango is a benevolent deity who bangs on drums as well as play... read more$99.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Monkey Wisdom
Hand Carved African Ebony Monkey Sculpture
Monkey Wisdom, Hand Carved African Ebony Monkey Sculpture
Bright Kofi Agbetey
A trio of monkeys is depicted in hand-carved ebony wood. One covers its ears, another its mouth, and the third places its hands over its eyes. They convey the message that we should see no evil, hear... read more$67.99Artist: Bright Kofi Agbetey
Giraffe Harmony
African Giraffe Sculpture Carved and Painted by Hand (Large)
Giraffe Harmony, African Giraffe Sculpture Carved and Painted by Hand (Large)
Francis Agbete
Giraffes envelop each other in a lovely embrace in a teak wood sculpture by Francis Agbete. "This posture to me, depicts peace and harmony," says the Ghanaian artisan. After carving the... read more$129.99Artist: Francis Agbete
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
Confidant
Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Confidant, Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Joseph Boateng
Two figures stand next to each other in this sculpture handcrafted by Joseph Boateng. The artisan crafts the sculpture using sese wood and finishes it using local clay and paint in shades of brown... read more$87.99Artist: Joseph Boateng
Colorful Sankofa
Two Wood and Recycled Glass Adinkra Sankofa Bird Sculptures
Colorful Sankofa, Two Wood and Recycled Glass Adinkra Sankofa Bird Sculptures
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Inspired by the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, which means "return and get it," this pair of sculptures is hand-carved of Ghanaian sese wood, depicting two birds that stretch their necks to reach... read more$129.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Thinking Lovers
Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Couple from Ghana
Thinking Lovers, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Couple from Ghana
Raymond Yaw Afari
Ghana's Raymond Yaw Afari uses his work to help continue his education, hoping to become one of the greatest artists in Africa. He carves this sculpture by hand from local sese wood to depict a pair... read more$109.99Artist: Raymond Yaw Afari
African Elephants
Wood Elephant Sculpture (Set of 5)
African Elephants, Wood Elephant Sculpture (Set of 5)
Daniel Asante
Daniel Asante carves native sese wood into a set of five African elephants. Graduated in size, the proud pachyderms are hand-finished and polished to a sheen.$59.99Artist: Daniel Asante
Reading Scripture
Handmade Sese Wood and Glass Bead Sculpture
Reading Scripture, Handmade Sese Wood and Glass Bead Sculpture
Theophilus Anum
An absorbed reader sits with scripture spread across his lap in this thought-provoking sculpture from West Africa's Theophilus Anum. The artisan hand carves the sculpture from local sese wood before... read more$79.99Artist: Theophilus Anum
Mother's Children
Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Family from Ghana
Mother's Children, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Family from Ghana
Raymond Yaw Afari
Hoping to become one of the greatest artists in Africa, Ghana's Raymond Yaw Afari uses his work to help continue his education. Carving this sculpture by hand from local sese wood, he names it Eno in... read more$99.99Artist: Raymond Yaw Afari
Dancers in Black
Romantic Wood Sculpture
Dancers in Black, Romantic Wood Sculpture
George Obeng
With arms lifted overhead, partners place a hand on each other's waist and perform a graceful dance. The lithe couple forms an abstract knot with their slender bodies. George Obeng carves the... read more$124.99Artist: George Obeng
African Combs
Hand Carved Decorative Ebony African Combs (Pair)
African Combs, Hand Carved Decorative Ebony African Combs (Pair)
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Symbols of status, group affiliation and religious beliefs to African societies past and present, this pair of African combs is designed by Ghana's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He carves the ebony wood combs... read more$54.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Fante Mother Dreams
African Fertility Doll Sculpture from Africa
Fante Mother Dreams, African Fertility Doll Sculpture from Africa
Winfred Korley
Carved from sese wood, this image by Winfred Korley is the Fante version of the Akua'ba fertility doll. Her unique hairstyle places her origin while at the same time suggesting her noble lineage. The... read more$89.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Akonobaa
Handmade Sese Wood African Statue Sculpture
Akonobaa, Handmade Sese Wood African Statue Sculpture
Cynthia Danquah
West African artist Cynthia Danquah presents this beautiful, hand carved sculpture of sese wood that depicts an African woman holding the day's haul from the market on her head. Akonobaa means... read more$79.99Artist: Cynthia Danquah
A Gift of Fish
Handcrafted Abstract Sese Wood and Ceramic Sculpture of Fish
A Gift of Fish, Handcrafted Abstract Sese Wood and Ceramic Sculpture of Fish
Kobina Asmah
"May your pot be plentiful with fish," states an old African saying, wishing prosperity and abundance to others. Inspired by these powerful words that make the world sweeter, Ghanaian... read more$67.99Artist: Kobina Asmah