hand carved (32 items)
African Battle
Wood and leather chess set
African Battle, Wood and leather chess set
Francis Agbete
Tooled leather with traditional West African motifs is transformed into a handsome chessboard. From Samuel and Francis Agbetey, it invites players to a peaceful battle on the playing field. The chess... read more$197.99Artist: Francis Agbete
Little Black
Petite Black Hand Carved Djembe Drum
Little Black, Petite Black Hand Carved Djembe Drum
Abubakari Alhassan
Gentle wave-like motifs flow gracefully around the base of this petite djembe drum by Abubakari Alhassan. The djembe drum originated in Benin, where it is used during voodoo rites, and has been... read more$47.99Artist: Abubakari Alhassan
Gathering
West African Hand Carved Wood Mini Djembe Goblet Drum
Gathering, West African Hand Carved Wood Mini Djembe Goblet Drum
Christopher Nyasafo
In West African tradition, a djembe, or rope-tuned, skin-covered goblet drum, is to be played with bare hands and with a purpose; the name stems from the saying, Anke djé, anke bé, which translates to... read more$74.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Giant of the Forest
Wood Djembe Drum with Giraffe Hand-Carved Motifs from Ghana
Giant of the Forest, Wood Djembe Drum with Giraffe Hand-Carved Motifs from Ghana
Robert K. Ghartey
Djembe drums originally come from West Africa and are skin-covered instruments with ropes that are used for different ceremonies. Ghanaian artisan Robert K. Ghartey designs this djembe drum crafted... read more$564.99Artist: Robert K. Ghartey
Sarkin Kofar Wambai
Hand Made Ofram Wood and Leather Mask
Sarkin Kofar Wambai, Hand Made Ofram Wood and Leather Mask
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Robert Aidoo-Taylor's unusual mask is sure to brighten your walls and bring a smile to your face. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the long mask from ofram wood and paints the surface black before... read more$49.99Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Sarkin Kofar Nayibawa
Hand Crafted Ofram Wood and Jute Mask
Sarkin Kofar Nayibawa, Hand Crafted Ofram Wood and Jute Mask
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Robert Aidoo-Taylor's unusual mask is sure to brighten your walls and bring a smile to your face. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the horned mask from ofram wood and paints the surface black before... read more$67.99Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Saarkin Kofar Nasarawa
Handmade Ofram Wood and Leather Mask
Saarkin Kofar Nasarawa, Handmade Ofram Wood and Leather Mask
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Robert Aidoo-Taylor's unusual mask is sure to brighten your walls and bring a smile to your face. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the long mask from ofram wood and paints the surface bright blue... read more$49.99Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Sarkin Kofar Mazugal
Handcrafted Ofram Wood and Leather Mask
Sarkin Kofar Mazugal, Handcrafted Ofram Wood and Leather Mask
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Robert Aidoo-Taylor's unusual mask is sure to brighten your walls and bring a smile to your face. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the horned mask from ofram wood and paints the surface black with... read more$49.99Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Kente Man
Men's Hand Made Wood Pendant Necklace
Kente Man, Men's Hand Made Wood Pendant Necklace
Length: 26"
Ralph Ashong
Ghana's legendary kente cloth traditions inspire Ralph Ashong in the design of this necklace for men. Historically reserved for the nobility and the rich, kente patterns and colors are unique to the... read more$34.99Artist: Ralph Ashong
Dramatic
Handcrafted Tweneboa Wood Bongo Drum from Ghana
Dramatic, Handcrafted Tweneboa Wood Bongo Drum from Ghana
Mary Charity Owusu
Enjoy the feel of a West African beat as you play this bold-looking bongo drum. Presented by Ghanaian artisan Mary Charity Owusu, the bongo is hand-carved out of tweneboa wood and covered with a... read more$104.99Artist: Mary Charity Owusu
Kasapa
Handmade African Wood Pendant Necklace
Kasapa, Handmade African Wood Pendant Necklace
Length: 26"
Ralph Ashong
Depicted vertically, the image on this pendant symbolizes closed lips. "Though lips are meant for talking, speech must be seasoned," believes Ralph Ashong making reference to the Akan saying... read more$39.99Artist: Ralph Ashong
Peace Drum
Djembe Drum with African Nature Carvings
Peace Drum, Djembe Drum with African Nature Carvings
Samuel Okyere
Sometimes artwork is so captivating it needs little else to sing its praise. This hand carved drum from Ghanaian artisan Samuel Okyere is just this type of work with its carvings of the West African... read more$359.99Artist: Samuel Okyere
Plants Are Life
Unique Teak Wood Leaf Pendant Necklace
Plants Are Life, Unique Teak Wood Leaf Pendant Necklace
Length: 26"
Ralph Ashong
Ghana's Ralph Ashong translates his ecological concerns into a necklace of organic elegance. "Plants give us oxygen, food, medicine, shade and protection from disaster (storms). If the last tree... read more$34.99Artist: Ralph Ashong
Flora and Fauna
Men's Teak Wood Pendant Necklace
Flora and Fauna, Men's Teak Wood Pendant Necklace
Length: 26"
Ralph Ashong
Ralph Ashong translates his ecological concerns into a necklace of masculine elegance. "The flora and fauna must be protected by respecting the laws of nature and the environment, lest they fall... read more$34.99Artist: Ralph Ashong
Ashanti Soul
Men's Unique Leather and Wood Pendant Necklace
Ashanti Soul, Men's Unique Leather and Wood Pendant Necklace
Length: 26"
Ralph Ashong
A bow and arrow face downward in a design by Ralph Ashong for a men's necklace inspired by Ashanti traditions. Hand-carved in a teak wood pendant, the image is Ashong's adaptation of one of the key... read more$39.99Artist: Ralph Ashong
Rhythms of The Savannah
Handcrafted Kente Multicolor Tweneboa Wood Djembe Drum
Rhythms of The Savannah, Handcrafted Kente Multicolor Tweneboa Wood Djembe Drum
Samuel Okyere
A rhythmic sound is joined by a joyful parade of giraffes in a hand-carved scene of the beautiful Savannah landscapes of Ghana. Designed by Samuel Okyere, this tweneboa wood djembe drum features... read more$384.99Artist: Samuel Okyere
Mframadan
Teak Wood pendant necklace
Mframadan, Teak Wood pendant necklace
Length: 26"
Ralph Ashong
Ralph Ashong's original design for this necklace is inspired by a vented house or Mframadan in Akan language. "A vented house is a place of repose and relaxation. It underscores the importance of... read more$37.99Artist: Ralph Ashong
Yellow Invitation to Peace
Artisan Crafted West African Decorative Djembe Yellow Drum
Yellow Invitation to Peace, Artisan Crafted West African Decorative Djembe Yellow Drum
Christopher Nyasafo
The Bambara people of Mali suggest the djembe drum gets its name from the saying, Anke djé, anke bé which translates as "everyone gather together in peace" - thus defining the djembe's... read more$89.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Green Invitation to Peace
Green Decorative Djembe Drum Artisan Crafted in West Africa
Green Invitation to Peace, Green Decorative Djembe Drum Artisan Crafted in West Africa
Christopher Nyasafo
The Bambara people of Mali suggest the djembe drum gets its name from the saying, Anke djé, anke bé which translates as "everyone gather together in peace" - thus defining the djembe's... read more$89.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Gather in Peace
Artisan Crafted West African Mini Djembe Brown Drum
Gather in Peace, Artisan Crafted West African Mini Djembe Brown Drum
Christopher Nyasafo
The Bambara people of Mali say the djembe drum gets its name from the saying, Anke djé, anke bé which translates as "everyone gather together in peace" - thus defining the djembe's purpose.... read more$87.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Black Invitation to Peace
Artisan Crafted West African Decorative Djembe Black Drum
Black Invitation to Peace, Artisan Crafted West African Decorative Djembe Black Drum
Christopher Nyasafo
The Bambara people of Mali say the djembe drum gets its name from the saying, Anke djé, anke bé which translates as "everyone gather together in peace" - thus defining the djembe's purpose.... read more$87.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Blue Invitation to Peace
Blue Decorative Djembe Drum Artisan Crafted in West Africa
Blue Invitation to Peace, Blue Decorative Djembe Drum Artisan Crafted in West Africa
Christopher Nyasafo
The Bambara people of Mali suggest the djembe drum gets its name from the saying, Anke djé, anke bé which translates as "everyone gather together in peace" - thus defining the djembe's... read more$89.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Tiger Call
Brown and Cream Handcrafted Wood Djembe Drum with Tiger Base
Tiger Call, Brown and Cream Handcrafted Wood Djembe Drum with Tiger Base
Daniel Asante
A hand carved tiger prowling on a decorative ring forms the base of this handcrafted djembe drum designed by Daniel Asante of Ghana. The drum and tiger base are made of Tweneboa wood painted brown... read more$169.99Artist: Daniel Asante
Cut Away in Black
Men's Horn and Leather Wristband Bracelet
Cut Away in Black, Men's Horn and Leather Wristband Bracelet
Length: 8.5"
Gill Quarcoopome
"This is a slightly unconventional bracelet for a bold effect when worn," says Gill Quarcoopome of her design. The tapered wristband bracelet is carved by hand from quality brown leather and... read more$39.99Artist: Gill Quarcoopome
Talatu
Hand Crafted Horn and Leather Pendant Necklace
Talatu, Hand Crafted Horn and Leather Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Ila Suleyman
Suspended from yellow leather cords, a pendant carved from bull horn centers a necklace rich in Ghanaian elegance. "I call this design Talatu, the Mamprusi name usually given to girls born on a... read more$57.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
African Aubergine
Authentic African Mini Djembe Drum Crafted by Hand
African Aubergine, Authentic African Mini Djembe Drum Crafted by Hand
Christopher Nyasafo
Carved in low relief, creamy triangles embrace the purple base of a mini djembe drum. Christopher Nyasafo sculpts the drum from tweneboa wood. The goatskin head is affixed by iron rings wrapped in... read more$94.99$66.49Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
Talk
African Teak Wood Pendant Necklace
Talk, African Teak Wood Pendant Necklace
Length: 26"
Ralph Ashong
The curvaceous design of this necklace is detailed with modern Ghanaian artistry. By Ralph Ashong, the pendant is carved from teak wood and colored with a clay solution creating an admirable effect.... read more$34.99Artist: Ralph Ashong
Tan Indulgence
Brown Leather Tablet Case
Tan Indulgence, Brown Leather Tablet Case
Gill Quarcoopome
"Enjoy the simplicity of a folder in warm earth tones for your iPad," says designer Gill Quarcoopome. The case is crafted by hand of quality leather and closes with a handsome button carved... read more$179.99Artist: Gill Quarcoopome
Laraba
Leather and Horn Pendant Necklace
Laraba, Leather and Horn Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Ila Suleyman
Suspended from turquoise green leather cords, a pendant carved from bull horn centers a necklace of rich Ghanaian elegance. "I call this design Laraba, the Mamprusi name usually given to girls... read more$57.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Atani
Leather Horn Pendant Necklace
Atani, Leather Horn Pendant Necklace
Length: 18"
Ila Suleyman
Suspended from purple leather cords, a pendant carved from bull horn and accented with an ebony bead centers a necklace rich in Ghanaian elegance. "I call this design Atani, the Mamprusi name... read more$59.99Artist: Ila Suleyman
Joyous Beat
Authentic Handcrafted African Djembe Drum with Kente Cloth
Joyous Beat, Authentic Handcrafted African Djembe Drum with Kente Cloth
Samuel Okyere
The colors of Africa appear in bright beads and hand-loomed kente cloth, conferring an extraordinary beauty to this djembe. Samuel Okyere carves the base from tweneboa wood. He names the design... read more$297.99Artist: Samuel Okyere
Between Pyramids
Men's Hand Crafted Leather and Wood Pendant Necklace
Between Pyramids, Men's Hand Crafted Leather and Wood Pendant Necklace
Length: 26"
Ralph Ashong
"This design is a retrospective walk through the ancient cradle of civilization, Egypt, represented by the parallel rows of pyramids," says Ralph Ashong of his design. Carved in teak wood... read more$37.99Artist: Ralph Ashong