beautiful gifts (23 items)
Fertility Bundu
Sierra Leone wood mask
Fertility Bundu, Sierra Leone wood mask
Sinclair Yao Daley
Her features are elegant and serene, her hairdo ornate. This mask is worn during rituals in Sierra Leone. Bundu, sometimes known as Sande, is the name of the powerful female society of the Mende... read more$74.99Artist: Sinclair Yao Daley
My Pleasure
Sese Wood Bead Dangle Earrings on Brass Hooks from Ghana
My Pleasure, Sese Wood Bead Dangle Earrings on Brass Hooks from Ghana
Length: 2.8" x 0.4" W
Ivy Mowtey
Dark brown rings are attached to luscious light brown globes in this pair of sese wood dangle earrings strung on brown nylon cord. Ghana's Ivy Mowtey designs this pleasing pair of earrings, completing... read more$27.99Artist: Ivy Mowtey
Ceremonial Judge
Ebony Wood Decorative Judge's Gavel Statuette from Ghana
Ceremonial Judge, Ebony Wood Decorative Judge's Gavel Statuette from Ghana
Robert Lanyo
This sophisticated statuette makes a wonderful addition to desk decor, and an ideal gift for lawyers, auctioneers, judges, scholars, etc. Artisan Robert Lanyo hand carves the gavel and striking stand... read more$89.99Artist: Robert Lanyo
Afenyo
Hand Carved Wood Mask
Afenyo, Hand Carved Wood Mask
Ralph Kwasi Agudze
His long, slender visage slopes downward to a narrow chin. Wide eyes slant upward beneath furrowed brows, repeating the diagonal lines, and his full lips are solemn beneath his flaring nostrils.... read more$89.99Artist: Ralph Kwasi Agudze
Bird of Happiness
Circular Hand Crafted and Painted West African Mask
Bird of Happiness, Circular Hand Crafted and Painted West African Mask
Victor Dushie
Carved by hand from sese wood, a bird alights on the forehead of a person who laughs out loud. Embossed aluminum brings rich textures to Victor Dushie's beautiful African mask. He names this design... read more$89.99Artist: Victor Dushie
Paper House
Handmade Leather Desk Tray
Paper House, Handmade Leather Desk Tray
Francis Agbete
Shaped from wood, this handsome desk tray is adorned with tooled leather on its outer surfaces. Francis Agbete brings modern African flair to a beautiful desk accessory. "I'd like to show that... read more$109.99Artist: Francis Agbete
Beauty and Faith
African wood mask
Beauty and Faith, African wood mask
Abdul Razak
Sleek and beautiful, a personage closes his eyes in meditation. An adinkra symbol on the forehead is known as nyame biribi wo soro, meaning "God is in the heavens." Abdul Razak creates a... read more$87.99$70.39Artist: Abdul Razak
Leading Mother
Ebony Wood Elephant Figurines from Ghana (Set of 3)
Leading Mother, Ebony Wood Elephant Figurines from Ghana (Set of 3)
Gelson Avorwlanu
A mother elephant leads her babies on a walk in this figurine trio from Ghana. BY Gelson Avorwlanu, they are diligently carved by hand from teak wood with a truly beautiful natural grain.$109.99Artist: Gelson Avorwlanu
African Christmas
Wood ornaments (Set of 6)
African Christmas, Wood ornaments (Set of 6)
George Obeng
Exalting Africa's rich traditions, George Obeng carves a novel set of ornaments. Each of the ornaments is unique, each is beautiful. Designed to bring a festive touch of Ghana to holiday décor, the... read more$89.99Artist: George Obeng
Buffalo
Unique Cape Buffalo Sculpture Carved from Ebony Wood
Buffalo, Unique Cape Buffalo Sculpture Carved from Ebony Wood
Sylvanus A. Agbolo
Icon of Africa, this Cape buffalo stands strong, wary and alert. Artisan Sylvanus A. Agbolo in Ghana carves the beautiful sculpture by hand from solid ebony wood, allowing the wood's rich grain and... read more$299.99Artist: Sylvanus A. Agbolo
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
Kidumu Rite
Multicolor Handcrafted Congolese African Mask
Kidumu Rite, Multicolor Handcrafted Congolese African Mask
Christopher Nyasafo
Christopher Nyasafo crafts a beautiful African mask from the Teke-Tsaye people of Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Congo. With its circular face and characteristic triangular nose, it represents... read more$119.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
African Masks
Wood ornaments (Set of 6)
African Masks, Wood ornaments (Set of 6)
George Obeng
Exalting Africa's rich tradition of masks, George Obeng carves a set of six. Each of the guarea wood ornaments is unique, each is beautiful. Designed to bring a festive touch of Ghana to holiday... read more$94.99Artist: George Obeng
Exotic Elephant
Hand Carved Sese Wood Elephant Featuring Ceremonial Design
Exotic Elephant, Hand Carved Sese Wood Elephant Featuring Ceremonial Design
Daniel Quarcoo
The calm demeanor and gentle nature of elephants is beautifully captured by Ghanaian artisan Daniel Quarcoo in this sese wood statuette. With etchings and paint, the elephant takes on a ceremonial... read more$107.99Artist: Daniel Quarcoo
Teenager
Wood fertility doll
Teenager, Wood fertility doll
Emmanuel Nyadedzor
With budding breasts and gently curving hips, this young lady is poised on the threshold of adulthood. Daniel Nyadedzor sculpts a beautiful fertility doll, gifted by Ghanaian parents to daughters at... read more$64.99Artist: Emmanuel Nyadedzor
Royal Treasures
Leather and Wood Lined Jewelry Box
Royal Treasures, Leather and Wood Lined Jewelry Box
Francis Agbete
A regal diamond centers traditional West African design motifs in dark brown. Depicted in tooled leather, they cover a jewelry box by Francis Agbete. The beautiful coffer is lined in velvet.$119.99Artist: Francis Agbete
Ahofe
Sese Wood Bead Dangle Earrings on Brass Hooks from Ghana
Ahofe, Sese Wood Bead Dangle Earrings on Brass Hooks from Ghana
Length: 2" x 0.4" W
Ivy Mowtey
Rich dark brown sese wood beads are separated by cylindrical beads made of bamboo in this naturally splendid pair of dangle earrings. Ghana's Ivy Mowtey designs these charming earrings, naming them... read more$27.99Artist: Ivy Mowtey
Thinking Man
Vintage Style Ghanaian Wood Sculpture
Thinking Man, Vintage Style Ghanaian Wood Sculpture
Kobina Asmah
Carved by hand, this intriguing sculpture beautifully conjugates positive and negative space. Embossed aluminum brings texture to a work by Kobina Asmah, which he names "The Thinking Man."... read more$74.99Artist: Kobina Asmah
Complimentary
Hand Made Leather Business Card Holder
Complimentary, Hand Made Leather Business Card Holder
Francis Agbete
Shaped from wood, this handsome business card holder is adorned with tooled leather on its outer surfaces. Francis Agbete brings modern African flair to a beautiful desk accessory. "I'd like to... read more$54.99Artist: Francis Agbete
On Daddy's Back
Abstract Wood Sculpture
On Daddy's Back, Abstract Wood Sculpture
Eric Danquah
Bending his knees to become shorter, daddy reaches behind him to hoist his child onto his back. The toddler's arms meld with those of his father and their bodies form a single, smooth arc. This... read more$109.99Artist: Eric Danquah
Fang Protector
Gabonese wood mask
Fang Protector, Gabonese wood mask
Sinclair Yao Daley
Sleek and beautiful, this mask is minimalist in design. Sinclair Yao Daley carves it by hand and gives it a rich brown color with natural cola nut dye. "This mask is considered a protector... read more$79.99Artist: Sinclair Yao Daley
Ena Ni Agya
Akan Mother and Father Ebony Sculptures Hand Carved (Pair)
Ena Ni Agya, Akan Mother and Father Ebony Sculptures Hand Carved (Pair)
Victoria Agyepomaa
Ena ni Agya ("mom and dad" in Twi) are dressed in the tradition of the Akan people in this beautiful pair of sculptures from Victoria Agyepomaa. Each ebony statuette is carved by hand with... read more$99.99Artist: Victoria Agyepomaa
Bakota Spirit
Congolese wood mask
Bakota Spirit, Congolese wood mask
Awudu Saaed
Working in the style of the people of Congo and Gabon, Awudu Saaed carves a beautiful African mask. On the forehead, an inverted spade points to the nose and mouth, while hand-embossed aluminum and... read more$69.99Artist: Awudu Saaed