animal carving

Displaying its vibrant plumage, a tropical bird adds to your wall decor with this sculpture from Ghana. Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo designs this wall sculpture, which is hand-carved from sese wood and given a rustic, painted finish.

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 the household, warding off malevolent spirits. This spectacular wall relief panel showcases Ghanaian artisan Ayoma Alhassan’s exceptional talent for hand-carving mahogany. The unique decorative accent features a cast of intriguing figures, including monkey-faced humans and a man with a big, round head, all of which are exquisitely adorned with accents made from a blend of charcoal and glue. Alhassan's masterful craftsmanship is also evident in the intricate hand-painted details that bring a dash of color.

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, including humans, lizards, snakes, mice and turtles embellished with accents made from a blend of charcoal and glue. Alhassan's masterful craftsmanship is further highlighted by the intricate hand-painted details that bring each figure to life. This piece is an homage to the traditional Dogon boards of Mali, which were renowned for their intricate depictions of human and animal figures that served to ward off malevolent spirits and protect the household.

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 that features intriguing figures, including humans and individuals with square-like heads as well as lizards, all of which are adorned with accents made from a blend of charcoal and glue. The intricate hand-painted details that bring each figure to life are a testament to the artisan’s masterful craftsmanship. This work is a tribute to the traditional Dogon boards of Mali, renowned for their intricate depictions of human and animal figures that served as guardians of the household, protecting against malevolent spirits.