beautiful sculptures (8 items)
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
Afia's Fork
Fork-shaped Wall Sculpture with Female Face Carved in Wood
Afia's Fork, Fork-shaped Wall Sculpture with Female Face Carved in Wood
Frank Odei Amoani
Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani refers to her as Afia, the name given to her because she was born on a Friday, according to Akan naming traditions. She is beautifully detailed in a hand-carved sese... read more$139.99$125.99Artist: Frank Odei Amoani
Horn Blower in Shadow
Wood sculpture
Horn Blower in Shadow, Wood sculpture
Eric Danquah
Dancing to his own joyous music, a musician arches his back and blows with all his might. This superlative sculpture by Eric Danquah is airy and graceful. Using naturally dried sese wood, the artisan... read more$164.99$140.24Artist: Eric Danquah
Spoon Dancer
Handcrafted Sese Wood and Jute African Sculpture
Spoon Dancer, Handcrafted Sese Wood and Jute African Sculpture
Christian Kwesi Tawiah
Christian Kwesi Tawiah hand-carves a sese wood woman who dances with a large spoon above her head. Given an antiqued finish, the woman wears beaded jewelry of recycled glass alongside a dress made of... read more$149.99$127.49Artist: Christian Kwesi Tawiah
Detugbi
Ewe Tribe Woman African Wood Sculpture with Aluminum
Detugbi, Ewe Tribe Woman African Wood Sculpture with Aluminum
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
"African women are beautiful," says Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo of her inspiration. She creates the elegant design of this sculpture, which she names "Detugbi," meaning "Lady"... read more$129.99$110.49Artist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
Blessed Face
Hand Carved Black Wood Key Holder from Ghana
Blessed Face, Hand Carved Black Wood Key Holder from Ghana
Winfred Ansah Okoampah
Bring blessings to your home with this handcrafted key holder. This carving is made from local materials by Ghanaian artisan Winfred Ansah Okoampah. Two hooks at the face's base provide a trusted spot... read more$129.99$110.49Artist: Winfred Ansah Okoampah
Ashanti Mother
Fertility Doll Sculpture from Africa
Ashanti Mother, Fertility Doll Sculpture from Africa
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
Beautifully feminine, an akuaba fertility doll symbolizes the force of tradition. In Ghana, such figures are believed to assist a woman who wants to conceive a baby. Emmanuel Opoku Asante carves the... read more$129.99$110.49Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante
Olumeye
Handcarved Yoruba Olumeye Sese Wood Statuette from Ghana
Olumeye, Handcarved Yoruba Olumeye Sese Wood Statuette from Ghana
Henry Acquah
The Yoruba people of West Africa are well-known for their long history of beautiful art. This kind of statuette, called an olumeye, depicts a kneeling woman holding a small carved pot. The pot... read more$149.99$134.99Artist: Henry Acquah