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Ghanaian Sankofa Birds
Ghanaian Sankofa Bird Wood Sculptures (Pair)
Ghanaian Sankofa Birds, Ghanaian Sankofa Bird Wood Sculptures (Pair)
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Working in native sese wood, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates a pair of birds as sculptures. One holds a golden egg while both turn to look behind them. An Ashanti icon, the birds depict a traditional... read more$99.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Gyata
Artisan Carved Sese Wood Lion Sculpture with Rustic Finish
Gyata, Artisan Carved Sese Wood Lion Sculpture with Rustic Finish
Gordon Adu
Keeping watch over his pride, this lion figurine is poised to defend against any harm that may come his way. Hand carved by artist Gordon Adu, the gyata, which translates to "lion" in the... read more$89.99Artist: Gordon Adu
Bambara Figure
Bambara-Inspired Wood Decorative Jar from Ghana
Bambara Figure, Bambara-Inspired Wood Decorative Jar from Ghana
Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Inspired by the art of the African Bambara people, Ghana's Emmanuel Austin Ankude creates this beautiful and striking decorative jar. The jar is hand-carved from sese wood and rubbed with clay for a... read more$359.99Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Unity Dogon Board
Dogon Board Mahogany Relief Panel Carved and Painted by Hand
Unity Dogon Board, Dogon Board Mahogany Relief Panel Carved and Painted by Hand
Ayoma Alhassan
Bring a touch of African culture to your home with a tribute to the traditional Dogon boards of Mali, revered for their intricate depictions of human and animal figures that served as protectors of... read more$307.99Artist: Ayoma Alhassan
Malian Dogon Board
Ghanaian Mahogany Wall Relief Panel Carved & Painted by Hand
Malian Dogon Board, Ghanaian Mahogany Wall Relief Panel Carved & Painted by Hand
Ayoma Alhassan
Ghanaian artist Ayoma Alhassan creates a breathtaking wall relief panel that showcases his incredible talent for hand-carving mahogany. The panel is adorned with a stunning array of abstract figures... read more$374.99Artist: Ayoma Alhassan
Black Sankofa
Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana
Black Sankofa, Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana
Ali Ibrahim
Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back.... read more$147.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Pusiga Dogon Board
Mahogany Wall Relief Panel Carved and Painted by Hand
Pusiga Dogon Board, Mahogany Wall Relief Panel Carved and Painted by Hand
Ayoma Alhassan
Ghanaian artisan Ayoma Alhassan's breathtaking wall relief panel draws inspiration from his country's Pusiga district. His exceptional talent for hand-carving mahogany is on full display in this panel... read more$374.99Artist: Ayoma Alhassan
She Empowers the Hunter
Unique African Wood Sculpture
She Empowers the Hunter, Unique African Wood Sculpture
Eric Danquah
Skillfully sculpting sese wood, Eric Danquah relates a legend among the people of Akuapem. He depicts an elderly woman with the silhouette of an animal on her forehead. It is said that a hunter in the... read more$104.99Artist: Eric Danquah
Benin Crocodile
Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Benin Crocodile, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Anna Yawson
According to Beninese culture, the crocodile is the policeman of the waters, associated with Olokun, god of water and feared for its ferocity. The crocodile represents the power that the Oba (king)... read more$89.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Guro Elephant II
Hand Carved Guro Elephant Mask Made in West Africa
Guro Elephant II, Hand Carved Guro Elephant Mask Made in West Africa
Salihu Ibrahim
The Guro peoples of Cote d'Ivoire revere 5 animals above all others, and one of them is the mighty elephant. The Guro believe that animals represent links between the human world and the spirit world.... read more$199.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Bambara Antelopes
Hand Crafted Wood Sculpture of African Antelopes (Pair)
Bambara Antelopes, Hand Crafted Wood Sculpture of African Antelopes (Pair)
George Obeng
The noble form of the African antelope is captured in this pair of carvings by George Obeng, representative of the craftsmanship of Sudan's Bambara people. Intricate details seem to direct the curve... read more$109.99Artist: George Obeng
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
Sankofa Birds
Hand Carved and Beaded Symbolic Bird Sculptures (Pair)
Sankofa Birds, Hand Carved and Beaded Symbolic Bird Sculptures (Pair)
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
As a traditional Akan adinkra symbol, the Sankofa bird has special significance in Ghana. The bird is always depicted as looking backwards, to symbolize the concept of "going back to one's... read more$99.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Ashanti Sankofa Bird
Wood sculpture
Ashanti Sankofa Bird, Wood sculpture
Ali Ibrahim
Working in native sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti icon. A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires him. Carved by hand, it features the sankofa image, enhanced with the textures of... read more$129.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Sankofa Bird Message
Wood sculpture
Sankofa Bird Message, Wood sculpture
Ali Ibrahim
Working in native sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti icon. A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires him. Carved by hand, it features the sankofa image, enhanced with the textures of... read more$159.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Benin Mudfish
African Wood Fish Sculpture
Benin Mudfish, African Wood Fish Sculpture
Anna Yawson
In Beninese art, mudfish are a symbol of peace, prosperity, and fertility, for they live between the land of mortals and the spirit world of Olokun, god of water. Anna Yawson designs this admirable... read more$69.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Bird Head
Artisan Handmade Carved Painted Rubberwood Mask from Africa
Bird Head, Artisan Handmade Carved Painted Rubberwood Mask from Africa
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
With its narrow features and the bird gazing outward from the top, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu of Accra, Ghana has created a mask that seems to regard the world with unparalleled shrewdness. The rubberwood is... read more$264.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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
Senufo Bird of Peace
African Senufo Bird Hand Carved Sculpture
Senufo Bird of Peace, African Senufo Bird Hand Carved Sculpture
Salihu Ibrahim
Much respected by the Senufo from northern Cote d'Ivoire, the graceful kalaho stands as a symbol of peace if it is seen, for these shy birds avoid humans. Salihu Ibrahim carves the kalaho from sese... read more$114.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Senufo Kalaho Bird
Artisan Hand Carved African Bird Sculpture
Senufo Kalaho Bird, Artisan Hand Carved African Bird Sculpture
Salihu Ibrahim
Much respected by the Senufo from northern Cote d'Ivoire, the graceful kalaho stands as a symbol of peace if it is seen, for these shy birds avoid humans. Salihu Ibrahim carves the kalaho from sese... read more$109.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
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
Spotted Sankofa
Colorful African Wood Bird Sculpture Hand Carved in Ghana
Spotted Sankofa, Colorful African Wood Bird Sculpture Hand Carved in Ghana
Ali Ibrahim
Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back.... read more$147.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Red Sankofa
African Tribal Wood Bird Carving with Metal Accents
Red Sankofa, African Tribal Wood Bird Carving with Metal Accents
Ali Ibrahim
Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back.... read more$147.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Brown Ashanti Bird
Hand Carved African Wood Bird Sculpture with Repousse
Brown Ashanti Bird, Hand Carved African Wood Bird Sculpture with Repousse
Ali Ibrahim
Working in native sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti icon. A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires him. Carved by hand, it features the sankofa image, enhanced with the textures of... read more$169.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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
Owo
Snake Design Decorative African Walking Stick Carved by Hand
Owo, Snake Design Decorative African Walking Stick Carved by Hand
Eva Asantewa Amakye
Decorated with diamonds of ornately embossed aluminum, an owo (snake) gives shape to an extraordinary staff. Eva Asantewa Amakye carves the piece by hand of seasoned sese wood.Many African societies... read more$109.99Artist: Eva Asantewa Amakye
Kalaho Bird of Peace
Peace Symbol Hand Carved African Bird Sculpture
Kalaho Bird of Peace, Peace Symbol Hand Carved African Bird Sculpture
Salihu Ibrahim
The artist explains that the Kalaho bird is a symbol of peace, and is much respected by the Senufo peoples from northern Cote d'Ivoire. He explains that in his culture the graceful kalaho bird is... read more$109.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Sankofa Altar
Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Sankofa Bird Adinkra
Sankofa Altar, Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Sankofa Bird Adinkra
Eliasu Adams
The ancient Ghanaian sages transmitted their knowledge and spiritual guidance through mystic symbols known by the region's people as Adinkra. Artist Eliasu Adams tells us more about each of these... read more$69.99Artist: Eliasu Adams
Elephant Altar
Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Elephant Icon
Elephant Altar, Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Elephant Icon
Eliasu Adams
The ancient Ghanaian sages transmitted their knowledge and spiritual guidance through mystic symbols inspired by nature. Artist Eliasu Adams tells us more about it and his culture, creating a dried... read more$69.99Artist: Eliasu Adams
Elephant Pot
Hand Crafted Elephant Decorative Vessel from Ghana
Elephant Pot, Hand Crafted Elephant Decorative Vessel from Ghana
Kwasi Asante
Kwasi Asante in Ghana designs and crafts this remarkable decorative vessel, which features an imposing elephant holding up the lidded jar. The sculpture is carved by hand from sese wood, and engraved... read more$99.99Artist: Kwasi Asante
Barewa
Hand Carved Rubberwood Horned Antelope Mask from Ghana
Barewa, Hand Carved Rubberwood Horned Antelope Mask from Ghana
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
From the Hausa word for 'antelope', this barewa is hand carved from local rubberwood by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He decorates the base of the antlers with textured aluminum plate and adds... read more$94.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Mukoso
Traditional African Wood Mask with Hand-Carved Motifs
Mukoso, Traditional African Wood Mask with Hand-Carved Motifs
Akoma of West Africa
Titled Mukoso, which means “it pleases me” in the Igbo language, this African mask hides profound symbolism in each hand-carved detail. Presented by Akoma of West Africa, the item has a serene face... read more$139.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa
Gallant Bird
Traditional Bird African Wood Mask in Brown and Black Tones
Gallant Bird, Traditional Bird African Wood Mask in Brown and Black Tones
Akoma of West Africa
African mythology relates birds to fertility and prosperity. Drawing inspiration from this ancient symbolism, Ghanaian artisans hand-carve a traditional African mask in brown and black tones. The top... read more$79.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa
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