crafts from around the world (15 items)
Ikenna
Hand Carved Wooden Figure With Colorful Recycled Glass Beads
Ikenna, Hand Carved Wooden Figure With Colorful Recycled Glass Beads
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Ghanaian artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu has always had an affinity for art, often painting for friends and neighbors by request. It was with carving wood that his passions were truly piqued, and this joy... read more$69.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Kalaho Peace Bird
World Peace Project African Peace Sculpture
Kalaho Peace Bird, World Peace Project African Peace Sculpture
Salihu Ibrahim
Much respected by the Senufo from northern Cote d'Ivoire, the graceful kalaho stands as a symbol of peace and good fortune if he is seen, for these shy birds avoid humans. Salihu Ibrahim carves the... read more$469.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Fante Fertility Doll III
Fair Trade African Hand Carved Wood Fertility Doll Figurine
Fante Fertility Doll III, Fair Trade African Hand Carved Wood Fertility Doll Figurine
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
This original sculpture is artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante's interpretation of a Fante fertility doll. Such dolls would be given to couples that are having difficulty in conceiving a child. The Ghanaian... read more$89.99Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante
Asevi
African Wood Cat Figurine
Asevi, African Wood Cat Figurine
Anna Yawson
Poised, a black Ewe asevi (cat) exudes elegant mystique in a sculpture by Anna Yawson. The feline creature is carved by hand from noble sese wood and adorned on one side with embossed aluminum, and... read more$69.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Dancers in Black
Romantic Wood Sculpture
Dancers in Black, Romantic Wood Sculpture
George Obeng
With arms lifted overhead, partners place a hand on each other's waist and perform a graceful dance. The lithe couple forms an abstract knot with their slender bodies. George Obeng carves the... read more$124.99Artist: George Obeng
Inspirational Message
Hand Crafted Wood Sculpture
Inspirational Message, Hand Crafted Wood Sculpture
Francis Agbete
Seated with folded hands, an abstract person folds hands in prayer. Ghana's Francis Agbete explores the concept of spirituality with this elegant sculpture. He works in finely polished in African sese... read more$109.99Artist: Francis Agbete
Lion Prowl
Mighty African Lion Hand Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture
Lion Prowl, Mighty African Lion Hand Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture
Agnes Amponsah
This mighty lion commands respect and admiration. From Agnes Amponsah, the ebony wood sculpture is carved by hand with vivid artistry.$89.99$80.99Artist: Agnes Amponsah
Panther Realm
Wood Panther Sculpture with Elephant and Bird Beadwork
Panther Realm, Wood Panther Sculpture with Elephant and Bird Beadwork
Theophilus Anum
Multicolored beads adorn a black panther, its sculpted presence, as always, impressively elegant. Ghana's Theophilus Anum designs an extraordinary sculpture that is carved by hand of mahogany wood.... read more$117.99Artist: Theophilus Anum
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
We Are Ready
Unique Artisan Crafted Wood Wall Accent Panel from Africa
We Are Ready, Unique Artisan Crafted Wood Wall Accent Panel from Africa
Musah Abdallah
Express your steadfast courage with this fascinating wall accent. Hand crafted and painted by Musah Abdallah in Ghana, the panel depicts the adinkra symbols ohene tuo (a gun, as a symbol of greatness)... read more$129.99Artist: Musah Abdallah
Vivid Bonds
Handmade Recycled Glass Bead Bracelet from Ghana
Vivid Bonds, Handmade Recycled Glass Bead Bracelet from Ghana
Robert Lanyo
Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo crafts this beaded necklace from recycled glass beads, helping to reduce waste in his West African city. Lanyo dreams of becoming known around the world for his creations... read more$34.99Artist: Robert Lanyo
Ibo Muse
Beaded torsade necklace
Ibo Muse, Beaded torsade necklace
Length: 18"
Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
"This necklace makes for a strong aesthetic presence," says Nonyem Abena Ibeneme. Her inspiration comes from the jigida beads worn by the women of the Ibo tribe around their waist. Believed... read more$69.99Artist: Nonyem Abena Ibeneme
Musical Mint
Artisan Crafted Authentic African Mini Djembe Drum
Musical Mint, Artisan Crafted Authentic African Mini Djembe Drum
Christopher Nyasafo
Carved in low relief, creamy waves flow gracefully around the mint green base of a mini djembe drum. Christopher Nyasafo sculpts the drum from tweneboa wood. The goatskin head is affixed by iron rings... read more$89.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Gyau Atiko
Hand Carved African Ofram Wood Mask
Gyau Atiko, Hand Carved African Ofram Wood Mask
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Native to tropical western Africa, Terminalia superba, or ofram wood, is prized for its workability and finish. Here, Robert Aidoo-Taylor of Ghana uses ofram wood to craft this mask of his original... read more$29.99Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor