hand carved wood art (32 items)
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$129.99$116.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Bambara Antelopes
Hand Crafted Wood Sculpture of African Antelopes (Pair)
Bambara Antelopes, Hand Crafted Wood Sculpture of African Antelopes (Pair)
George Obeng
The noble form of the African antelope is captured in this pair of carvings by George Obeng, representative of the craftsmanship of Sudan's Bambara people. Intricate details seem to direct the curve... read more$109.99$98.99Artist: George Obeng
Black Sankofa
Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana
Black Sankofa, Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana
Ali Ibrahim
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.... read more$147.99$133.19Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Two Face Kanaga Dragon
Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Two Face Kanaga Dragon, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Salihu Ibrahim
Facing in both directions, a fierce dragon derives from Dogon religious customs. Salihu Ibrahim replicates a Kanaga mask. Mali's Dogon custom dictates that only the village blacksmith can craft the... read more$419.99$377.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
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$99.99$89.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Brown Ashanti Bird
Hand Carved African Wood Bird Sculpture with Repousse
Brown Ashanti Bird, Hand Carved African Wood Bird Sculpture with Repousse
Ali Ibrahim
Working in native sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti icon. A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires him. Carved by hand, it features the sankofa image, enhanced with the textures of... read more$169.99$152.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Torgbi
Hand-Carved Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Torgbi, Hand-Carved Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo designs a fascinating sese wood sculpture hand-painted in brown, yellow and black tones. Hand-carved in Ghana, this wonderful piece of art is inspired by the Ewe word Torgbi... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
Spotted Sankofa
Colorful African Wood Bird Sculpture Hand Carved in Ghana
Spotted Sankofa, Colorful African Wood Bird Sculpture Hand Carved in Ghana
Ali Ibrahim
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.... read more$147.99$133.19Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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$79.99$71.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Daaga
Hand-Carved Traditional Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Daaga, Hand-Carved Traditional Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo designs a captivating sese wood sculpture embellished with aluminum accents. Hand-carved in Ghana with a palette of brown, red and black tones, this elegant piece of art is... read more$77.99$70.19Artist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
Beloved Africa
Hand-Carved Polished Ebony Wood Sculpture of Africa's Map
Beloved Africa, Hand-Carved Polished Ebony Wood Sculpture of Africa's Map
Anna Yawson
The name "Africa" and the map of the continent are featured in this remarkable sculpture carved by hand from ebony wood in Ghana and designed by Anna Yawson. The stunning sculpture sits on a... read more$37.99$34.19Artist: Anna Yawson
Angled Eye
Wood Sculpture with Aluminum Accents Hand-Carved in Ghana
Angled Eye, Wood Sculpture with Aluminum Accents Hand-Carved in Ghana
Akoma of West Africa
A face with angled features, embossed aluminum accents and colorful hand-painted dots are the highlights of this spectacular sculpture carved by hand from sese wood in Ghana. The sculpture features an... read more$39.99$35.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa
African Woman with Pot
Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of African Woman with Pot
African Woman with Pot, Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of African Woman with Pot
Anna Yawson
Ghana's Anna Yawson draws inspiration from the strong women of her country for her wood sculptures that always depict them in traditional attire and busy at work. This captivating sculpture of a woman... read more$159.99$143.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Dark Detugbi
Hand-Carved Sese Wood Fertility Doll with Female Form
Dark Detugbi, Hand-Carved Sese Wood Fertility Doll with Female Form
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
This sese wood fertility doll is inspired by female beauty. Detugbi means “lady” in the Ewe dialect, adding a special significance to the item. Handcrafted in Ghana and designed by Evelyn Kafui... read more$99.99$89.99Artist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
Colorful Lady
Ebony Wood Sculpture of Woman with Pot Hand-Carved in Ghana
Colorful Lady, Ebony Wood Sculpture of Woman with Pot Hand-Carved in Ghana
Anna Yawson
A woman carrying a golden pot and beautifully dressed in Ghanaian attire featuring bright orange and midnight blue motifs is the protagonist of this captivating sculpture carved by hand from ebony... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Anna Yawson
African Woman Loves Life
Wood sculpture
African Woman Loves Life, Wood sculpture
Anna Yawson
With arms upraised, she puts her hands together as though in prayer or celebration in a sculpture by Anna Yawson. She works in African sese wood to carve the stylized portrait, and adds the rich... read more$94.99$85.49Artist: Anna Yawson
Kalaho Bird of Peace
Peace Symbol Hand Carved African Bird Sculpture
Kalaho Bird of Peace, Peace Symbol Hand Carved African Bird Sculpture
Salihu Ibrahim
The artist explains that the Kalaho bird is a symbol of peace, and is much respected by the Senufo peoples from northern Cote d'Ivoire. He explains that in his culture the graceful kalaho bird is... read more$109.99$98.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Profile of a Queen
Carved Sese Wood Sculpture of an African Woman from Ghana
Profile of a Queen, Carved Sese Wood Sculpture of an African Woman from Ghana
Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Ghana's Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng hand-carves a woman's profile from local sese wood for a noble portrait that captures the beauty of African royalty. Depicting a noble queen, the sculpture wears a red... read more$179.99$161.99Artist: Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Red Sankofa
African Tribal Wood Bird Carving with Metal Accents
Red Sankofa, African Tribal Wood Bird Carving with Metal Accents
Ali Ibrahim
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.... read more$147.99$133.19Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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$149.99$134.99Artist: Henry Acquah
Ashanti Sankofa Bird
Wood sculpture
Ashanti Sankofa Bird, Wood sculpture
Ali Ibrahim
Working in native sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti icon. A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires him. Carved by hand, it features the sankofa image, enhanced with the textures of... read more$129.99$116.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Benin Mudfish
African Wood Fish Sculpture
Benin Mudfish, African Wood Fish Sculpture
Anna Yawson
In Beninese art, mudfish are a symbol of peace, prosperity, and fertility, for they live between the land of mortals and the spirit world of Olokun, god of water. Anna Yawson designs this admirable... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Chieftai Trumpeter
Hand Made Wood Sculpture from Africa
Chieftai Trumpeter, Hand Made Wood Sculpture from Africa
Winfred Korley
Kneeling, a young man sounds his trumpet, carved from a ram's horn. He wears a beaded necklace and a loincloth of colorful Ghanaian kente cloth. Carved by hand from sese wood, this sculpture is the... read more$149.99$134.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Sankofa Bird Message
Wood sculpture
Sankofa Bird Message, Wood sculpture
Ali Ibrahim
Working in native sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti icon. A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires him. Carved by hand, it features the sankofa image, enhanced with the textures of... read more$159.99$143.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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$74.99$67.49Artist: Victoria Agyepomaa
Ahokeka
Ebony Wood Sculpture of Akan Woman with Fruit Basket
Ahokeka, Ebony Wood Sculpture of Akan Woman with Fruit Basket
Agnes Amponsah
She steadies herself with one hand on her back while the other balances a basket full of fruit on her head. Her belly swells with new life. Dressed in a flowery sarong, she remains ahokeka, or... read more$84.99$76.49Artist: Agnes Amponsah
Ghanaian Akoben
Handmade Wood & Ceramic Sculpture of African Akoben Symbol
Ghanaian Akoben, Handmade Wood & Ceramic Sculpture of African Akoben Symbol
Theophilus Anum
Step into a world of enchantment with this captivating sculpture, a masterful portrayal of a pair of hands tenderly embracing the revered African akoben adinkra symbol. Meticulously hand-carved from... read more$67.99$61.19Artist: Theophilus Anum
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$187.99$169.19Artist: Baba Jamal
Divine Akiligo
World Peace Project Wood Sculpture of Ghanaian God Akiligo
Divine Akiligo, World Peace Project Wood Sculpture of Ghanaian God Akiligo
Emmanuel Austin Ankude
"Akiligo is a god that is worshipped by northerners, and if the god is pacified during the Harmattan season it gives the people a bountiful harvest. Akiligo is often believed to bless his... read more$217.99$196.19Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
Sankofa Birds
Hand Carved and Beaded Symbolic Bird Sculptures (Pair)
Sankofa Birds, Hand Carved and Beaded Symbolic Bird Sculptures (Pair)
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
As a traditional Akan adinkra symbol, the Sankofa bird has special significance in Ghana. The bird is always depicted as looking backwards, to symbolize the concept of "going back to one's... read more$99.99$89.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Carrier Woman
Handcrafted Cultural Wood Sculpture
Carrier Woman, Handcrafted Cultural Wood Sculpture
George Obeng
George Obeng uses naturally dried ebony wood to create this graceful figure, exquisitely carved by hand. Its name means "golden carrier woman and her child" in the Ga Adangbe language. With... read more$117.99$106.19Artist: George Obeng
Global Peace
World Peace Sculpture in Sese Wood from Ghanaian Artist
Global Peace, World Peace Sculpture in Sese Wood from Ghanaian Artist
Christopher Nyasafo
"This is my impression of achieving world peace; namely the combination of Dialogue, Inclusivity and Unity. Dialogue happens when two or more people take part in a conversation or discussion to... read more$269.99$242.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo