creature sculpture (48 items)
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
Cat Guardian
Hand Carved Ebony Wood Cat Sculpture from Ghana
Cat Guardian, Hand Carved Ebony Wood Cat Sculpture from Ghana
Sylvanus A. Agbolo
Artisan Sylvanus Agbolo of Ghana designs and hand-carves this sculpture out of ebony wood. Featuring a unique two-tone finish, the sculpture depicts a cat sitting alertly.$169.99Artist: Sylvanus A. Agbolo
Twin Spirits
Set of 2 Handcrafted Sese Wood Beaded Sculptures from Ghana
Twin Spirits, Set of 2 Handcrafted Sese Wood Beaded Sculptures from Ghana
Anna Yawson
Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson takes inspiration from her culture to create an exquisite set of two sculptures honoring the region's traditions and customs. After hand-carving the female and male... read more$189.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Bakuta Doll
West African Wood Sculpture with Aluminum and Brass Plating
Bakuta Doll, West African Wood Sculpture with Aluminum and Brass Plating
Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Bring protection to your home with this hand-crafted Bakuta sculpture. Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng creates this sese wood sculpture, which is believed to enable the souls of the dead or ancestors to... read more$167.99Artist: Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Gye Nyame Trophy
Gye Nyame Adinkra Symbol Wood Sculpture
Gye Nyame Trophy, Gye Nyame Adinkra Symbol Wood Sculpture
Kwasi Asante
Artisan Kwasi Asante in Ghana creates a truly original sculpture that is formed like a trophy. The sculpture is carved by hand of sese wood to feature the gye nyame adinkra symbol and painted a rich... read more$119.99Artist: Kwasi Asante
Hunter Head
Red and Black Sese Wood Sculpture with Aluminum Accents
Hunter Head, Red and Black Sese Wood Sculpture with Aluminum Accents
Emmanuel Nyadedzor
The vitality and courage of the ancient African cultures merge in this exquisite sese wood sculpture, handcrafted by Emmanuel Nyadedzor from Ghana. After long hours, the artisan creates a classic... read more$64.99Artist: Emmanuel Nyadedzor
Checkered Secret
Handcrafted Sese Wood and Coconut Shell Sculpture with Base
Checkered Secret, Handcrafted Sese Wood and Coconut Shell Sculpture with Base
Robert Lanyo
Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo works with sese wood to create an exquisite sculpture that combines tradition and modernity. The main piece is a checkered egg in a palette of brown hues, which can also... read more$189.99Artist: Robert Lanyo
King's Fork
Hand Carved Sese Wood Sculpture of a Fork With Royal Motif
King's Fork, Hand Carved Sese Wood Sculpture of a Fork With Royal Motif
Eva Asantewa Amakye
Eating utensils are much more significant than they are given credit for. Ghanaian artisan Eva Asantewa Amakye brings food and the beauty of eating to our attention by creating this skillfully carved... read more$129.99Artist: Eva Asantewa Amakye
Mansa Woman
Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Fertility Doll from Ghana
Mansa Woman, Wood and Recycled Glass Beaded Fertility Doll from Ghana
Winfred Korley
A woman stands with arms outstretched, crafted of Ghanaian sese wood with a charming, antiqued finish. Featuring a characteristically exaggerated head, this fertility doll represents an African... read more$99.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Elephant Altar
Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Elephant Icon
Elephant Altar, Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Elephant Icon
Eliasu Adams
The ancient Ghanaian sages transmitted their knowledge and spiritual guidance through mystic symbols inspired by nature. Artist Eliasu Adams tells us more about it and his culture, creating a dried... read more$69.99Artist: Eliasu Adams
Altar to Beauty
Handcrafted Sese Wood and Aluminum Sculpture from Ghana
Altar to Beauty, Handcrafted Sese Wood and Aluminum Sculpture from Ghana
Emmanuel Nyadedzor
Emmanuel Nyadedzor pays homage to beauty in his newest creation, made from sese wood in the classic Ghanaian style. After working long hours with traditional techniques, the artisan handcrafts this... read more$59.99Artist: Emmanuel Nyadedzor
Welcome Drum
Sese Wood Sculpture of Drummer from Ghana
Welcome Drum, Sese Wood Sculpture of Drummer from Ghana
Joseph Boateng
After visiting festivals in the northern region of Ghana, artisan Joseph Boateng found creative inspiration in the customs he observed. One such tradition was the presence of Atinga drummers, who... read more$109.99Artist: Joseph Boateng
Altar to Heritage
Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Sculpture in Green and Red
Altar to Heritage, Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Sculpture in Green and Red
Emmanuel Nyadedzor
Emmanuel Nyadedzor pays homage to his heritage in his newest creation, made from sese wood in the classic Ghanaian style. After working long hours with traditional techniques and painting the details... read more$64.99Artist: Emmanuel Nyadedzor
Authority is Like an Egg
Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture of Hand Holding Egg
Authority is Like an Egg, Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture of Hand Holding Egg
George Obeng
Perched gently yet firmly within the fingers, this egg can by symbolic of many different things. The Ghanaian artist George Obeng carves this sculpture with a powerful African proverb in mind... read more$79.99Artist: George Obeng
The Jovial Master
Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture of a Monkey in Warm Hues
The Jovial Master, Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture of a Monkey in Warm Hues
Victor Dushie
"Monkeys are jovial and fun to watch. Most are friendly and live in habitats close to humans. The next time you visit a zoo, look for the monkeys as they are fun to be with," reflects... read more$104.99Artist: Victor Dushie
Ghanaian Couple I
Hand Carved Ebony Wood Statuettes of Man and Woman (Pair)
Ghanaian Couple I, Hand Carved Ebony Wood Statuettes of Man and Woman (Pair)
Victoria Agyepomaa
Victoria Agyepomaa exalts the beautiful physiognomy of African people in this pair of statuettes. The woman and man are detailed with remarkable artistry, resulting in life-like busts enhanced by... read more$99.99Artist: Victoria Agyepomaa
Yaa Asantewaa
Hand Carved Sese Wood Mask Sculpture from Ghana
Yaa Asantewaa, Hand Carved Sese Wood Mask Sculpture from Ghana
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu of Ghana designs this mask sculpture. Hand-carved out of sese wood, the mask features engraved brass and aluminum plates that add texture and color to the striking design.... read more$69.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Walking Gorilla
Hand Carved Sese Wood Gorilla Statuette from Ghana
Walking Gorilla, Hand Carved Sese Wood Gorilla Statuette from Ghana
Bright Kofi Agbetey
From Ghanaian artisan Bright Kofi Agbetey comes this captivating gorilla statuette. The gorilla is hand carved out of sese wood and finished with both paint and polish.$169.99Artist: Bright Kofi Agbetey
Confidant
Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Confidant, Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Joseph Boateng
Two figures stand next to each other in this sculpture handcrafted by Joseph Boateng. The artisan crafts the sculpture using sese wood and finishes it using local clay and paint in shades of brown... read more$87.99Artist: Joseph Boateng
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
Only Mother
Sese Wood Sitting Mother and Child African Sculpture
Only Mother, Sese Wood Sitting Mother and Child African Sculpture
Joseph Boateng
Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng hand-carves this beautiful sese wood sculpture, adding rich textures with applications of aluminum repoussé. Inspired by the concept of motherhood, the artist depicts a... read more$99.99Artist: Joseph Boateng
Regal Mother
Hand Carved Sese Wood Regal Sitting Mother Sculpture
Regal Mother, Hand Carved Sese Wood Regal Sitting Mother Sculpture
Joseph Boateng
The timeless concept of motherhood is celebrated in this hand-carved sese wood sculpture. Crafted by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng, this regal image depicts a mother sitting proudly upon a bench.... read more$99.99Artist: Joseph Boateng
African Mother
Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
African Mother, Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Joseph Boateng
Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng designs and handcrafts this beautiful sculpture out of sese wood. Engraved aluminum plates and colorful recycled glass beads decorate the sculpture, which depicts a... read more$129.99Artist: Joseph Boateng
Akofena Altar
Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Akofena Adinkra
Akofena Altar, Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Akofena Adinkra
Eliasu Adams
The ancient Ghanaian sages transmitted their knowledge and spiritual guidance through mystic symbols known by the region's people as Adinkra. Artist Eliasu Adams tells us more about each of these... read more$69.99Artist: Eliasu Adams
Dwennimmen Altar
Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Dwennimmen Adinkra
Dwennimmen Altar, Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Dwennimmen Adinkra
Eliasu Adams
The ancient Ghanaian sages transmitted their knowledge and spiritual guidance through mystic symbols known by the region's people as Adinkra. Artist Eliasu Adams tells us more about each of these... read more$69.99Artist: Eliasu Adams
Gye Nyame Altar
Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Gye Nyame Adinkra
Gye Nyame Altar, Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Gye Nyame Adinkra
Eliasu Adams
The ancient Ghanaian sages transmitted their knowledge and spiritual guidance through mystic symbols known by the region's people as Adinkra. Artist Eliasu Adams tells us more about each of these... read more$69.99Artist: Eliasu Adams
Hye Won Hye Altar
Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Hye Won Hye Adinkra
Hye Won Hye Altar, Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Hye Won Hye Adinkra
Eliasu Adams
The ancient Ghanaian sages transmitted their knowledge and spiritual guidance through mystic symbols known by the region's people as Adinkra. Artist Eliasu Adams tells us more about each of these... read more$69.99Artist: Eliasu Adams
Sankofa Altar
Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Sankofa Bird Adinkra
Sankofa Altar, Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Sankofa Bird Adinkra
Eliasu Adams
The ancient Ghanaian sages transmitted their knowledge and spiritual guidance through mystic symbols known by the region's people as Adinkra. Artist Eliasu Adams tells us more about each of these... read more$69.99Artist: Eliasu Adams
Nteasee Altar
Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Nteasee Adinkra
Nteasee Altar, Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Nteasee Adinkra
Eliasu Adams
The ancient Ghanaian sages transmitted their knowledge and spiritual guidance through mystic symbols known by the region's people as Adinkra. Artist Eliasu Adams tells us more about each of these... read more$59.99Artist: Eliasu Adams
Awarefoo
Pair of Male and Female Handmade Wood Statuettes from Ghana
Awarefoo, Pair of Male and Female Handmade Wood Statuettes from Ghana
Frank Odei Amoani
Ghanaian Frank Odei Amoani creates this delightful pair of statuettes that make a unique addition to home decor. Carved by hand from sese wood, the artisan's own design features a couple with matching... read more$339.99Artist: Frank Odei Amoani
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$129.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Woman of Virtue
Hand Carved Sese Wood Mother and Child Tabletop Sculpture
Woman of Virtue, Hand Carved Sese Wood Mother and Child Tabletop Sculpture
Joseph Boateng
Natural hues of dark brown and cardinal red combine in this beautiful sese wood sculpture. Hand-carved by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng, this sculpture depicts a woman who is carrying a child on her... read more$99.99Artist: Joseph Boateng
Wise Old Man
Hand Carved Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Wise Old Man, Hand Carved Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Moro Yakubu Monnie
Ghanaian artisan Moro Yakubu Monnie designs this serene sculpture of a man deep in contemplation. He calls his work Nuumo jwenlor, which means "wise old man" in the Ga language. With a red... read more$139.99Artist: Moro Yakubu Monnie
Me Lorwo
Hand Carved West African Sese Wood Tabletop Sculpture
Me Lorwo, Hand Carved West African Sese Wood Tabletop Sculpture
Ibrahim Seyeed
A man smiles enigmatically while wearing an ornately designed headdress in this West African sculpture. Artisan Ibrahim Seyeed from Ghana names this original mask Me Lorwo, meaning "I love... read more$129.99Artist: Ibrahim Seyeed
Fante Fertility Doll IV
Traditional Fante Style African Wood Fertility Sculpture
Fante Fertility Doll IV, Traditional Fante Style African Wood Fertility Sculpture
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$94.99Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante
Heartfelt Wish
Hand Crafted Wood Fertility Dolls with Glass Beads
Heartfelt Wish, Hand Crafted Wood Fertility Dolls with Glass Beads
Winfred Korley
Artisan Winfred Korley crafts a pair of fertility dolls that is rich with meaning. The woman holds her stomach, and the man does so as well in solidarity, showing his support. The figures are carved... read more$79.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Raffia Dancer
Raffia Skirt Hand Carved Sese Wood Dancer Statuette
Raffia Dancer, Raffia Skirt Hand Carved Sese Wood Dancer Statuette
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Graceful and lithe, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu's dancer seems captured in motion in this statuette. The figure is carved from local sese wood and wears a raffia skirt. The lines and elegance of the dancer's... read more$79.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Sika Sunsum
Artisan Hand Carved Sese Wood and Aluminum Beaded Statuette
Sika Sunsum, Artisan Hand Carved Sese Wood and Aluminum Beaded Statuette
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Meaning "golden spirit," Abdul Aziz Mohamadu's design for a sika sunsum doll incorporates aluminum plating and recycled glass beads on a hand carved sese wood figure. The artisan's eye for... read more$109.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Adinkra in Green
Hand Carved Green Mini Wood Decorative Stool from Ghana
Adinkra in Green, Hand Carved Green Mini Wood Decorative Stool from Ghana
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu designs this charming decorative stool. Hand-carved out of sese wood, the stool is painted green with an antiqued finish. On the base of the stool, the artisan... read more$49.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Adinkra in Brown
Hand Carved Mini Wood Decorative Stool from Ghana
Adinkra in Brown, Hand Carved Mini Wood Decorative Stool from Ghana
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu crafts this decorative stool in the style of Ghana's Ashanti thrones. Hand-carved of sese wood, iti is painted brown with an antiqued finish. On the base, the artisan carves a... read more$49.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Adinkra in Olive
Hand Carved Green Mini Wood Decorative Stool from Ghana
Adinkra in Olive, Hand Carved Green Mini Wood Decorative Stool from Ghana
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu designs this charming decorative stool. Hand-carved out of sese wood, the stool is painted olive green with an antiqued finish. On the base of the stool, the... read more$49.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Nimba Ceremony
Artisan Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana
Nimba Ceremony, Artisan Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana
Raphat Asigbey
Bringing a touch of African culture to any home, this fertility doll is hand-carved by Ghanaian artisan Raphat Asigbey, depicting a mohawk-like headdress atop a long neck. For the Nimba people of... read more$177.99Artist: Raphat Asigbey
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
Ashanti Fertility Doll V
African Artisan Crafted Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana
Ashanti Fertility Doll V, African Artisan Crafted Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
Fertility dolls such as this one by Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante were traditionally given to Ashanti women who were unable to conceive. The artisan carves the figure by hand from native sese... read more$97.99Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante
Fante Fertility Doll II
Rustic Handmade Wood Fertility Doll with Beaded Accents
Fante Fertility Doll II, Rustic Handmade Wood Fertility Doll with Beaded Accents
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$109.99Artist: 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$149.99Artist: Henry Acquah
Fertility Couple
Pair of Wood and Recycled Glass Statuettes from Ghana
Fertility Couple, Pair of Wood and Recycled Glass Statuettes from Ghana
Winfred Korley
Artisan Winfred Korley crafts a charming pair of fertility dolls, rich with significance. The woman holds her stomach, and the man does so as well in solidarity, showing his support in maternity. Each... read more$89.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Obaa Sima
Hand Carved Wood Female Figure Statuette from Ghana
Obaa Sima, Hand Carved Wood Female Figure Statuette from Ghana
Victoria Agyepomaa
Inspired by African traditions, artisan Victoria Agyepomaa crafts this fascinating statuette. The female figure is carved by hand from sese wood with a small bosom and wide, full hips. The artisan... read more$49.99Artist: Victoria Agyepomaa