akan sculpture (8 items)
Akan Farm Man
Wood sculpture
Akan Farm Man, Wood sculpture
Rita Addo Zakour
Hand-carved from native sese wood, this contemporary sculpture boasts extraordinary visual textures. Rita Addo Zakour depicts a hardworking man wearing only jeans as he toils in the coastal heat. She... read more$229.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
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
Freedom of Speech
Handcrafted Wood Throne Ottoman
Freedom of Speech, Handcrafted Wood Throne Ottoman
Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
In the language of the Akan people, Kabi ma me nkabi means "freedom of speech." Its concept inspires this handsome Ashanti throne ottoman, sculpted of sese wood by Nana Frimpong. The flared... read more$307.99Artist: Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
Wisdom Knot II
Unique Wood Throne Ottoman
Wisdom Knot II, Unique Wood Throne Ottoman
Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
The Akans call it Nyansapow, "Wisdom Knot." In Ghana, tradition says that if you will undo a knot a wise man made, be sure you are at least as wise or wiser. Skillfully carved from cedar by... read more$419.99Artist: Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
Osubum
Hand Crafted Wood Mask
Osubum, Hand Crafted Wood Mask
Eric Darko
Osubum is a very popular festival celebrated in the eastern part of Ghana. This mask is one of the many pieces donned by celebrants during the festival. Eric Darko carefully adorns the head with a... read more$204.99Artist: Eric Darko
Making Music
Wood djembe drum
Making Music, Wood djembe drum
Samuel Coleman
Waves flow and ebb, their gentle shapes lapping at the base of an extraordinary drum. Samuel Coleman creates a beautiful field of texture in warm tweneboa wood. Sculpted by hand, it adorns this... read more$439.99Artist: Samuel Coleman
Awarefoo
Pair of Male and Female Handmade Wood Statuettes from Ghana
Awarefoo, Pair of Male and Female Handmade Wood Statuettes from Ghana
Frank Odei Amoani
Ghanaian Frank Odei Amoani creates this delightful pair of statuettes that make a unique addition to home decor. Carved by hand from sese wood, the artisan's own design features a couple with matching... read more$339.99Artist: Frank Odei Amoani