figurines (18 items)
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
Akonobaa
Handmade Sese Wood African Statue Sculpture
Akonobaa, Handmade Sese Wood African Statue Sculpture
Cynthia Danquah
West African artist Cynthia Danquah presents this beautiful, hand carved sculpture of sese wood that depicts an African woman holding the day's haul from the market on her head. Akonobaa means... read more$79.99Artist: Cynthia Danquah
Beaded Lovers
Pair of Sese Wood and Recycled Glass Figurines from Ghana
Beaded Lovers, Pair of Sese Wood and Recycled Glass Figurines from Ghana
Winfred Korley
Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley celebrates the love between two people, designing this charming pair of figurines. A man and a woman stand side-by-side, hand-carved of native sese wood and adorned... read more$84.99Artist: Winfred Korley
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
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
Figure of Beauty
Hand-Carved Sese Wood Wall Sculpture of a Woman from Ghana
Figure of Beauty, Hand-Carved Sese Wood Wall Sculpture of a Woman from Ghana
Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Hand-carved of Ghanaian sese wood, this wall sculpture depicts the belly and breasts of a woman. Emmanuel Austin Ankude creates this piece of wall decor, using soot to give it a dark finish. Tribal... read more$139.99Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Makola Matriarch
Handmade Woman Figure Batik Cotton Wall Hanging from Ghana
Makola Matriarch, Handmade Woman Figure Batik Cotton Wall Hanging from Ghana
Gladys Ayorkor Ayi
Accra native Gladys Ayorkor Ayi dyes cotton with her own wax-resist batik process, creating a design that is inspired by the dedicated women traders that operate the renowned Makola Market in the... read more$109.99Artist: Gladys Ayorkor Ayi
Ohemaa II
Hand Carved Sese Wood Figurative Sculpture
Ohemaa II, Hand Carved Sese Wood Figurative Sculpture
Anna Yawson
Anna Yawson in Ghana calls her graceful sculpture Ohemaa, a Ghanaian Akan word that means "queen." The artisan hand carves the figure from local sese wood before painting the surface black... read more$149.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Posing Woman
Rustic Sese Wood Female Form Sculpture from Ghana
Posing Woman, Rustic Sese Wood Female Form Sculpture from Ghana
Frank Odei Amoani
Standing in a one-legged pose with her arms stretched back, the figure of a sensual woman graces any home. Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani creates this sculpture, which he carves by hand from sese... read more$109.99Artist: Frank Odei Amoani
Ashanti Pair
Rustic Sese Wood Sculptures of an Ashanti Couple (Pair)
Ashanti Pair, Rustic Sese Wood Sculptures of an Ashanti Couple (Pair)
Winfred Korley
Standing side-by-side, an Ashanti pair holds their bellies. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this cultural pair of sculptures; each figure is hand-carved from sese wood and treated with a... read more$139.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Blue Ashanti
Ashanti-Style Wood Fertility Dolls from Ghana (Pair)
Blue Ashanti, Ashanti-Style Wood Fertility Dolls from Ghana (Pair)
Raphat Asigbey
Traditionally given to Ashanti women who hope to have children, this pair of fertility dolls is designed by Raphat Asigbey in Ghana. A male and a female figure are hand-carved from sese wood, given a... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Raphat Asigbey
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
Coiled Charm
Hand Carved Ebony Wood Abstract Woman Statuette from Ghana
Coiled Charm, Hand Carved Ebony Wood Abstract Woman Statuette from Ghana
Robert Lanyo
From Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo comes this wonderful abstract statuette that is ideal for a unique accent to home decor. The twisted, elongated figure of a woman carrying a bowl on her head is hand... read more$54.99Artist: Robert Lanyo
Obo
Unique African Hand Carved Ebony Wood Female Figurine
Obo, Unique African Hand Carved Ebony Wood Female Figurine
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
This elegantly sleek sculpture is hand-carved by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. It depicts the elongated figure of a woman with a full bosom and generous curved belly, carrying 4 stacked... read more$57.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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
Fulani Couple
Fulani-Inspired Sese Wood Sculptures from Ghana (Pair)
Fulani Couple, Fulani-Inspired Sese Wood Sculptures from Ghana (Pair)
Otchere Raymond
Inspired by the Fulani people of Mali, Ghana's Otchere Raymond designs this pair of sculptures. A male and female figure are hand-carved from sese wood, given a shiny black finish with red accents on... read more$194.99Artist: Otchere Raymond
Farmer's Wife II
Upcycled Auto Parts Sculpture of Ghana Woman with Firewood
Farmer's Wife II, Upcycled Auto Parts Sculpture of Ghana Woman with Firewood
Kola Ogunsunlade Joseph
A visual ode to the strength and dignity of the African woman and, by extension, to all women who strive for their family's subsistence by the sweat of their brow. Here the figure balances on her... read more$154.99Artist: Kola Ogunsunlade Joseph