animal wood carving (24 items)
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$99.99$94.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Chiwara Ritual
Hand Made Wood Sculpture of an Animal Man from West Africa
Chiwara Ritual, Hand Made Wood Sculpture of an Animal Man from West Africa
Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Mali is host to a variety of distinguished and characteristic cultures. This sculpture is hand-carved from wood in the shape of a chiwara, used as a ritual object by the Bamana people. This particular... read more$209.99$199.49Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
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$89.99$80.99Artist: Gordon Adu
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$147.99$133.19Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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$129.99$123.49Artist: Ali 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$109.99$98.99Artist: George Obeng
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$159.99$143.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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$104.99$94.49Artist: 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$89.99$76.49Artist: Anna Yawson
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$419.99$398.99Artist: 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$99.99$89.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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$69.99$59.49Artist: Anna Yawson
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$289.99$260.99Artist: 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$114.99$103.49Artist: 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$109.99$98.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Bambara Antelope
Sese Wood Bambara Antelope Sculpture on a Rattan Base
Bambara Antelope, Sese Wood Bambara Antelope Sculpture on a Rattan Base
Sinclair Yao Daley
A horned figure rises atop this handsome sculpture depicting a crouching antelope. Inspired by the art of the Bambara people, Sinclair Yao Daley works in sese wood. Applications of white clay give the... read more$274.99$247.49Artist: Sinclair Yao Daley
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$147.99$133.19Artist: 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$147.99$140.59Artist: Ali 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$189.99$170.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Chi Wara Mythical Antelope
Brown Wood Antelope Sculpture Hand Carved by Ghana Artisan
Chi Wara Mythical Antelope, Brown Wood Antelope Sculpture Hand Carved by Ghana Artisan
Emmanuel Austin Ankude
This hand carved sese wood sculpture by Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Austin Ankude pays homage to a West African tradition. The Bambara people honor a mythological creature that is half-antelope... read more$214.99$193.49Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
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$129.99$123.49Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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$169.99$152.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Yoruba Fowl Pot
African Wood Sculpture Woman with Hen Pot
Yoruba Fowl Pot, African Wood Sculpture Woman with Hen Pot
Sinclair Yao Daley
Sinclair Yao Daley honors the traditions of the Yoruba people of Nigeria with this hand-carved sculpture of a woman holding a pot with a fowl-shaped lid. It replicates those used to keep the bath... read more$309.99$294.49Artist: Sinclair Yao Daley
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$109.99$98.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim