creative gifts (26 items)
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
Elegant Lady
Ceramic statuette
Elegant Lady, Ceramic statuette
Samuel Lovi
With a long and ringed neck, rounded breasts and plaited hair, this beautiful piece portrays the uninhibited elegance of Ndebele women. Samuel Lovi transforms clay and kaolin to create a touching... read more$74.99Artist: Samuel Lovi
Mother of Twins
Handcrafted Abstract Wood Sculpture
Mother of Twins, Handcrafted Abstract Wood Sculpture
Francis Agbete
With open arms, a mother cradles her twin children in this elegant sculpture. Samuel and Francis Agbetey create smooth, clean lines that spiral into a multiple embrace. In Africa, twins are believed... read more$177.99Artist: Francis Agbete
Complete Trust
African Handcarved Wood Fertility Doll with Gye Nyame Symbol
Complete Trust, African Handcarved Wood Fertility Doll with Gye Nyame Symbol
Prince Amartey
In many Ghanaian traditions, a couple who had difficulty conceiving would visit a shaman, whose gift of a fertility doll would ensure a successful conception for the couple. Designed and hand-carved... read more$117.99Artist: Prince Amartey
Mighty African Elephant
Artisan Crafted Elephant Sculpture Aluminum on Teak Wood
Mighty African Elephant, Artisan Crafted Elephant Sculpture Aluminum on Teak Wood
Rita Addo Zakour
Proud, strong and noble, the African elephant is a creature to be saved from extinction, as well as admired. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour, this regal sculpture is carved of teak wood and covered... read more$164.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Black African Duck
Ghana Hand Carved Duck Sculpture
Black African Duck, Ghana Hand Carved Duck Sculpture
Anna Yawson
Carving sleek African sese wood, Anna Yawson creates a graceful duck. The handpainted image features richly textured aluminum on the wings. The artisan names her design Kpakpa – the Ewe word for... read more$69.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Brotherly Love
World Peace-themed wood sculpture
Brotherly Love, World Peace-themed wood sculpture
Eric Danquah
With heads together, two men share a heartfelt embrace. This loving sculpture by Eric Danquah is airy and graceful. Using naturally dried sese wood, the artisan creates a powerful image. "We... read more$79.99Artist: Eric Danquah
Salsa Dance
Semi Abstract Wood Sculpture of Couple Salsa Dancing
Salsa Dance, Semi Abstract Wood Sculpture of Couple Salsa Dancing
Ibrahim Seyeed
This wonderfully fluid sculpture is the work of Ibrahim Seyeed in Ghana. He carves the piece from native sese wood, delineating the forms of a couple dancing to a salsa beat. Finished in contrasting... read more$94.99Artist: Ibrahim Seyeed
Forever Elephants
Ceramic sculptures (Set of 3)
Forever Elephants, Ceramic sculptures (Set of 3)
Samuel Lovi
The strength and power of elephants inspire Ghanaian artist Samuel Lovi to sculpt this ceramic trio. Each elephant is perfectly detailed and painted with oils. Lovi gives each sculpture a special... read more$39.99Artist: Samuel Lovi
Steadfast Love
Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Steadfast Love, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Gordon Adu
Mother and child gaze into one another's face in a piece that emanates a steadfast love. Transforming sleek ebony wood into a beautiful image, Gordon Adu creates a contemporary sculpture.$59.99Artist: Gordon Adu
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$129.99Artist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
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
Face to Face
Contemporary Wood Sculpture of Couple from Ghana Artisan
Face to Face, Contemporary Wood Sculpture of Couple from Ghana Artisan
Ibrahim Seyeed
This romantic semi-abstract sculpture is from Ibrahim Seyeed in Ghana. The Ghanaian artisan carves the piece by hand from sese wood, creating a couple that is facing each other. The beautifully fluid... read more$119.99Artist: Ibrahim Seyeed
Kneeling Giraffe
African Hand Carved Wood Kneeling Giraffe Sculpture
Kneeling Giraffe, African Hand Carved Wood Kneeling Giraffe Sculpture
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves this elegant giraffe statuette by hand from sese wood. Trained as a painter, Abdul now also runs his own carving studio and plans to one day open an art academy. The... read more$117.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Natural Hippo
Handcrafted Natural Fiber Hippo Sculpture from Ghana
Natural Hippo, Handcrafted Natural Fiber Hippo Sculpture from Ghana
Paatey Caleb
Rattan and raffia create this impressive hippo, capturing the majestic beauty of the African animal. Ghana's Paatey Caleb designs this awesome sculpture, carefully crafted by hand of the sustainable... read more$164.99Artist: Paatey Caleb
Dogon Man on Horseback
Wood figurine
Dogon Man on Horseback, Wood figurine
Salihu Ibrahim
"In West Africa, it is thought that the horse was the first creature to inhabit the earth," says Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim. Working in native sese wood, he carves a bearded man from... read more$239.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Become One
Wood and Brass Man and Woman Sculptures from Ghana (Pair)
Become One, Wood and Brass Man and Woman Sculptures from Ghana (Pair)
Baba Jamal
Diligently hand-carved from sese wood with a stark black finish and accented with clothing of embossed brass, the busts of a man and woman become one. Ghanaian artisan Baba Jamal creates this... read more$187.99Artist: Baba Jamal
Merin Sesa Da
Hand-Carved Romantic Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Merin Sesa Da, Hand-Carved Romantic Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Cynthia Danquah
Ghanaian artisan Cynthia Danquah names this romantic sculpture Merin Sesa Da, meaning "I won't change" in Akan. Carved by hand from sese wood, two lovers share an intimate kiss. Their bodies... read more$74.99Artist: Cynthia Danquah
Surely
Hand-Painted Sese Wood Turtle Sculpture from Ghana
Surely, Hand-Painted Sese Wood Turtle Sculpture from Ghana
K. Baka
Crafted of sese wood, a charming turtle will surely win the race. Ghanaian artisan K. Baka creates this sculpture, painting the turtle by hand with multicolored motifs that evoke traditional African... read more$57.99Artist: K. Baka
Lizard Trio
Handcrafted Steel Lizard Wall Sculptures (Set of 3)
Lizard Trio, Handcrafted Steel Lizard Wall Sculptures (Set of 3)
Fiifi Nkuah
Handcrafted from intricately entwined steel wire, a trio of lizards blesses any wall in your house. Ghanaian artisan Fiifi Nkuah creates this set of wall sculptures, featuring a large, medium, and... read more$249.99Artist: Fiifi Nkuah
Shadow Lovers
Romantic Sese Wood Sculpture in Black from Ghana
Shadow Lovers, Romantic Sese Wood Sculpture in Black from Ghana
Felix Senyor
Grasping each other's shoulders, a pair of lovers shares a romantic embrace. Ghanaian artisan Felix Senyor creates this sculpture, carved by hand from sese wood. The lovers' bodies and arms form a... read more$114.99Artist: Felix Senyor
Convertible Car
Wood sculpture
Convertible Car, Wood sculpture
Francis Agbete
"I admire foreign cars. That's why I create similar ones with wood," says Ghanaian artisan Francis Agbete. Carving African ceiba, or kapok wood, he depicts a classic convertible taking a... read more$74.99Artist: Francis Agbete
Kneeling Angel
Hand-Carved Sese Wood Kneeling Praying Angel Sculpture
Kneeling Angel, Hand-Carved Sese Wood Kneeling Praying Angel Sculpture
Gordon Adu
A watchful angel kneels in reverence, designed and created by Ghanaian craftsman Gordon Adu. Sese wood is hand-carved until the intricate heavenly form is uncovered. With exquisite details in the... read more$89.99Artist: Gordon Adu
Ashanti Poise
Handcrafted Sese Wood Ashanti Sculpture from Ghana
Ashanti Poise, Handcrafted Sese Wood Ashanti Sculpture from Ghana
Christian Kwesi Tawiah
Full of poise, this Ghanaian sculpture is hand-carved of sese wood and given an antiqued finish. Christian Kwesi Tawiah creates the sculpture to depict a woman. He draws inspiration from the Ashanti... read more$107.99Artist: Christian Kwesi Tawiah
Akoma Couple
Romantic Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Akoma Couple, Romantic Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Enoch Adjei
Hand-carved from sese wood, a loving couple celebrates romance in this sculpture from Ghana. Enoch Adjei creates this sculpture, which depicts the couple holding a red heart above their heads. A black... read more$104.99Artist: Enoch Adjei
Blue Offering Bowl
Artisan Crafted Wood and Clay Sculpture from Ghana
Blue Offering Bowl, Artisan Crafted Wood and Clay Sculpture from Ghana
Victoria Agyepomaa
Bowing low, a woman proffers an offering in a blue bowl. Her body is hand-carved of sese wood and her speckled grey sarong is finished with a wash of white clay to create an aged effect. Colorful and... read more$74.99Artist: Victoria Agyepomaa