Name: Wood sculpture, African Woman Loves Life
SKU: 188485

Fante Fertility Twins Wood sculptures (Pair)

Winfred Korley

(10)

"In the Fante culture, the fetish priest gives these fertility dolls (male and female) to married couples who desire twins," explains Winfred Korley. "The tribal mark on both cheeks is meant to protect them from evil. It is believed that carrying these dolls will make the woman conceive twins." Korley carves the sese wood sculptures by hand with admirable artistry and decorates them with bright beaded jewelry.

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Adinkra in Brown Hand Carved Mini Wood Decorative Stool from Ghana

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(130)

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 unique symbol known as Gye Nyame, which means 'except God' in the Akan language. To the Ghanaian people, this symbol represents the supremacy of God.

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Kneeling Giraffe African Hand Carved Wood Kneeling Giraffe Sculpture

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(130)

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 artisan's attention to detail is evident in the graceful curve of the giraffe's neck and its gentle gaze.

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Woman Thinking Ghanaian Hand-carved and Hand-painted Wood Woman Statuette

Victor Ayambire

(2)

Ghanaian artist Victor Ayambire hand-carves this ravishing statuette depicting a woman lost in thoughts, crafted with local sese wood and hand-painted in black. The statuette's abstract and modern styles are what makes it a special and very memorable decorative accent.

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Spotted Sankofa Colorful African Wood Bird Sculpture Hand Carved in Ghana

Ali Ibrahim

(5)

Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back. The word sankofain the Twi dialect of Ghana means to "reach back and take it"; in other words, to return to one's roots or take what is good from the past. The artisan carves the sculpture by hand from sese wood and decorates it with embossed aluminum plates and colorful paint.

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Yaa Doll Handcrafted African Sese Wood Doll with Recycled Glass Beads

Winfred Korley

(10)

West African artisan Winfred Korley hand crafts this decorative doll from dark sese wood, recycled glass beads, and local clay. Korley first carves the doll from one piece of wood, then allows it to dry for two weeks, before adding final embellishments with clay and beads. The doll has two tribal marks on its cheeks, and it wears earrings of red beads, and necklaces of blue, green, and yellow beads. The doll stands upright with arms outstretched, and has protruding breasts and navel. Korley names his original work a yaa doll, after the Akan name for a female born on a Thursday.

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Ashanti Muse I Collectible Sculpture African Fertility Doll Carved by Hand

Daniel Nii Teiko Boye

Daniel Nii Teiko Boye is inspired by the classic Ashanti fertility doll sculptures with their large round heads and outstretched arms. The Ghanaian artisan carves the sese wood sculpture by hand and decorates it with aluminum plates and multicolored glistening beads.

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Ohemaa Sese Wood and Recycled Glass Bead Sculpture

Anna Yawson

(27)

Colorful glass beads shimmer against the black base of Anna Yawson's charming sculpture. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the figure from sese wood before decorating the surface in a rainbow of recycled glass beads. She names her sculpture Ohemaa, the Ghanaian Akan word for "queen."

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Ghanaian Elephant Elephant Wood Figurine Painted with The Ghanaian Flag Colors

Anna Yawson

(27)

A bright elephant figurine is carved by hand from sese wood and painted by hand with the vivid colors of the Ghanaian flag. Anna Yawson pays tribute to her country with an exceptional decorative accent that also captures Ghana's artistic and cultural traditions.

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Fancy Traveler Hand Carved African Ebony and Recycled Glass Beaded Tortoise

Agnes Amponsah

(2)

This snappy tortoise sculpture has a brightly colored shell that can fool you into believing he's fast! Decorated with recycled glass beads, the ebony wood is first hand carved and then thoroughly polished by West African creator Agnes Amponsah. One of Agnes' personal designs, the Fancy Traveler features balanced symmetry and distinct attention to details while maintaining a breezy and opulent spirit.

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Eco Elephants Recycled Glass Beaded Wood Elephant Figurines (Pair)

Enoch Adjei

(2)

Hand-carved from sese wood and decorated with colorful beads of recycled glass, two elephants go for a walk. Ghanaian artisan Enoch Adjei crafts this cute pair of figurines, given a black polished finish.

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Liberated Woman Beaded African Sculpture Liberated Woman Crafted by Hand

Kobina Asmah

(23)

Kobina Asmah celebrates women with the stunning design of this sculpture. Styled like a traditional mask, the original sese wood sculpture is carved by hand featuring engraved patterns on the headdress and base. The beautiful face is lavishly decorated with glistening recycled glass beads.

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Lean on Me, Hand-Painted Abstract Ceramic & Wood Sculpture of Lovers

Kobina Asmah

(23)

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Antelope Wisdom, Handcarved West African Sese Wood and Clay Antelope Statue

Frank Odei Amoani

(5)

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Blessed Ashanti Mother, Hand Carved African Fertility Doll with Children

Emmanuel Opoku Asante

(27)

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African Bush Elephant, Elephant Sculpture Hand Carved from Ebony Wood

Francis Agbete

(65)

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African Woman Loves Life, Wood sculpture

Anna Yawson

(27)

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Adinkra Doll, Original African Wood Sculpture with Adinkra Symbols

Abdulai Osman Adam

(30)

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Akuaba of the Ashanti II, Blue Fertility Doll Wood and Cotton Collectible Sculpture

Abdulai Osman Adam

(30)

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Ceremonial Judge, Ebony Wood Decorative Judge's Gavel Statuette from Ghana

Robert Lanyo

(40)

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Sindisiwe, Hand Crafted Mini Wood African Stool Throne Sculpture

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(130)

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Magnificent Eagle, Hand Carved Sese Wood Wall Sculpture of Eagle Head

Emmanuel Opoku Asante

(27)

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Adwoa, Hand-Painted Sese Wood Fertility Doll with Glass Beads

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(130)

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Cultural Beauty, Hand-Painted Blue Sese Wood Fertility Doll with Glass Beads

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(130)

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Obaa Yaa, Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture Crafted in Ghana

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(130)

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Featured Reviews

Ebony wood sculpture, 'African Bush Elephant'

Glenn

Sep 23, 2019

Fine ebony elephant

Beautiful and wonderfully sculpted Ebony. Such a unique dark wood. Very talented sculptor. Thanks for your hard work!

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Wood sculpture, 'Akuaba of the Ashanti II'

Alla

May 22, 2018

A GORGEOUS addition to my collection

This was a gift from a client that I chose; today my Akua'ba of the Ashanti ll statue finally arrived. I love it!! It's exactly as described and came beautifully packaged. It joints other items in my beloved collection of artifacts that speak to me. Abdulai Osman Adam carves from the heart. I'll be returning to purchase more from this Ghanaian artist. Thank you, sir!

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Wood sculpture, 'African Woman Loves Life'

Colleen

Jul 31, 2018

Gorgeous and powerful

I love love love this piece. I thought about gifting it but ended up keeping it for myself. The work is beautiful up close, but mostly I see her across the room and feel uplifted by her pose and her presence. She is not small - a foot and half tall maybe? I am sure the info on the site is correct, worth paying attention to. She doesn't fit in the space I was thinking of, but I love the home I have found for her in my bedroom.