symbolic sculpture (58 items)
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
African Tortoise
Hand Carved Wood Figurine
African Tortoise, Hand Carved Wood Figurine
Francis Agbete
Hand-carved of noble ebony, this tortoise sculpture is by Ghana's Francis Agbete. Symbol of endurance, patience and longevity, the tortoise sculpture captivates with natural beauty.$69.99Artist: Francis Agbete
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$99.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Adinkra Doll
Original African Wood Sculpture with Adinkra Symbols
Adinkra Doll, Original African Wood Sculpture with Adinkra Symbols
Abdulai Osman Adam
Inspired by tradition and Akan beliefs, Abdulai Osman Adam designs this admirable sculpture featuring two legendary Adinkra images. Adinkra are visual symbols that represent concepts or aphorisms.... read more$79.99Artist: Abdulai Osman Adam
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$109.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
My Lovely Bird
Adinkra Symbol Bird Wood Sculpture with Glass Beads
My Lovely Bird, Adinkra Symbol Bird Wood Sculpture with Glass Beads
Kobina Asmah
"This is my lovely bird," confides Kobina Asmah of this amazing sculpture. Turning its head back on itself, this bird becomes the Sankofa symbol that reminds one to retrieve from the past... read more$87.99Artist: Kobina Asmah
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$67.99Artist: Theophilus Anum
Ghanaian Duafe
Hand-Painted Wood Sculpture of African Adinkra Duafe Symbol
Ghanaian Duafe, Hand-Painted Wood Sculpture of African Adinkra Duafe Symbol
Theophilus Anum
This spectacular wooden sculpture depicts a pair of hands holding the classic African duafe adinkra symbol, expertly hand-carved from sese wood and exquisitely hand-painted in black and purple hues.... read more$67.99Artist: Theophilus Anum
Ghanaian Nyame Biribi Wo Soro
Hand-Carved Painted Wood Sculpture of African Adinkra Symbol
Ghanaian Nyame Biribi Wo Soro, Hand-Carved Painted Wood Sculpture of African Adinkra Symbol
Theophilus Anum
Immerse your space in the enchanting world of this wooden sculpture that skillfully captures a pair of hands cradling the revered African nyame biribi wo soro adinkra symbol. It is meticulously... read more$64.99Artist: Theophilus Anum
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$99.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Mmomudwan Shadow
Unique Hand Carved African Wooden Unity Sculpture
Mmomudwan Shadow, Unique Hand Carved African Wooden Unity Sculpture
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu in Ghana presents an original wood sculpture with special symbolism. The carving is modeled after an Adinkra symbol of the Asante culture which represents unity or togetherness.... read more$79.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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
Musical Clef
Ghanaian Artisan Handcarved Ebony Wood Music Clef Sculpture
Musical Clef, Ghanaian Artisan Handcarved Ebony Wood Music Clef Sculpture
Sylvanus A. Agbolo
Sylvanus A. Agbolo depicts of a musical treble clef symbol in this hand-carved sculpture. Using rich, dense ebony wood, the West African artisan utilizes expert carving techniques to make this image... read more$79.99Artist: Sylvanus A. Agbolo
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
Father of Unity
Sese Wood and Aluminum Plated Sculpture
Father of Unity, Sese Wood and Aluminum Plated Sculpture
Ibrahim Seyeed
Keep Ibrahim Seyeed's glorious sculpture close by whenever you need strength of character. The Ghanaian artisan hand crafts the sculpture from local sese wood, engraving the adinkra symbol for... read more$179.99Artist: Ibrahim Seyeed
Black Eve
Handmade Ebony Wood Sculpture
Black Eve, Handmade Ebony Wood Sculpture
Agnes Amponsah
Agnes Amponsah's stunning sculpture depicts a young woman with lines on her neck, a symbol of beauty in Ghana. The artisan hand carves the figure from rich ebony wood in stunning detail, then paints... read more$169.99$135.99Artist: Agnes Amponsah
Black Beauty
Hand Made Ebony Wood Sculpture
Black Beauty, Hand Made Ebony Wood Sculpture
Agnes Amponsah
Agnes Amponsah's stunning sculpture depicts a young woman with lines on her neck, a symbol of beauty in Ghana. The artisan hand carves the figure from rich ebony wood in stunning detail, then paints... read more$169.99$135.99Artist: Agnes Amponsah
Gye Nyame Throne
Rustic Adinkra Wood Wall Sculpture from Ghana
Gye Nyame Throne, Rustic Adinkra Wood Wall Sculpture from Ghana
Frank Odei Amoani
Hand-carved from sese wood, the Adinkra symbol Gye Nyame, meaning "except for God," is depicted in this wall sculpture from Ghana. Frank Odei Amoani creates this wall sculpture, including... read more$79.99Artist: Frank Odei Amoani
Kalaho Peace Bird
World Peace Project African Peace Sculpture
Kalaho Peace Bird, World Peace Project African Peace Sculpture
Salihu Ibrahim
Much respected by the Senufo from northern Cote d'Ivoire, the graceful kalaho stands as a symbol of peace and good fortune if he is seen, for these shy birds avoid humans. Salihu Ibrahim carves the... read more$469.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
I Love You My Child
Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
I Love You My Child, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Eric Danquah
"I carved this sculpture as a symbol of every parent's love, care and affection toward their children," says Ghanaian artist Eric Danquah. He hand-carves the sculpture from sese wood... read more$74.99Artist: Eric Danquah
She Loves Life
Fair Trade Wood Sculpture
She Loves Life, Fair Trade Wood Sculpture
Anna Yawson
Named Walayo – a Ga word meaning "A woman who enjoys life," this elegant sculpture is the work of Anna Yawson. She works in African sese wood to carve the stylized portrait, and adds the... read more$119.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Blessed Hand
Multicolor Hand Carved Ghanaian Wood Sculpture
Blessed Hand, Multicolor Hand Carved Ghanaian Wood Sculpture
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Symbols of his homeland merge in this beautiful sculpture by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. A woman wearing a green headscarf is framed in yellow sunlight. Together, the images form a map of the African... read more$59.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
A Gift of Fish
Handcrafted Abstract Sese Wood and Ceramic Sculpture of Fish
A Gift of Fish, Handcrafted Abstract Sese Wood and Ceramic Sculpture of Fish
Kobina Asmah
"May your pot be plentiful with fish," states an old African saying, wishing prosperity and abundance to others. Inspired by these powerful words that make the world sweeter, Ghanaian... read more$67.99Artist: Kobina Asmah
Odopa
Romantic African Sculpture Hand Carved Wood
Odopa, Romantic African Sculpture Hand Carved Wood
Victoria Agyepomaa
"Love is a beautiful thing," says Victoria Agyepomaa as she shares her inspiration for the romantic design of this sculpture. Hand-carved of sese wood, it features a couple engaged in a... read more$79.99Artist: Victoria Agyepomaa
Green Akofena
Recycled Plastic Beaded Wood Akofena Sculpture from Ghana
Green Akofena, Recycled Plastic Beaded Wood Akofena Sculpture from Ghana
Malik Jabir Dodoo
Depicting two crossed swords, the Adinkra symbol Akofena represents courage and valor. Ghanaian artist Malik Jabir Dodoo creates this cultural Akofena sculpture, hand-carved from sese wood and... read more$27.99Artist: Malik Jabir Dodoo
Great Ewe King
Wood sculpture
Great Ewe King, Wood sculpture
Sinclair Yao Daley
Dressed in traditional attire, a man speaks to his people. His erect posture and assured gestures reveal his royal lineage, for he is a ruler of the kingdom of the Akpini Anyi-Gbe. Sinclair Yao Daley... read more$99.99Artist: Sinclair Yao Daley
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$69.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Together We Love
Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Together We Love, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Gordon Adu
"We should love our partners no matter what, and always stay together in difficult times," suggests Gordon Adu as he carves this impressive sculpture. Working with manual tools, Adu evokes... read more$77.99Artist: Gordon Adu
Lean on Me
Hand-Painted Abstract Ceramic & Wood Sculpture of Lovers
Lean on Me, Hand-Painted Abstract Ceramic & Wood Sculpture of Lovers
Kobina Asmah
This hypnotic sculpture designed by Ghana’s Kobina Asmah celebrates the essence of romantic love. Poetically captured, it depicts a man and a woman locked in an eternal embrace, symbolizing the... read more$99.99Artist: Kobina Asmah
Senufo Bird of Peace
African Senufo Bird Hand Carved Sculpture
Senufo Bird of Peace, African Senufo Bird Hand Carved Sculpture
Salihu Ibrahim
Much respected by the Senufo from northern Cote d'Ivoire, the graceful kalaho stands as a symbol of peace if it is seen, for these shy birds avoid humans. Salihu Ibrahim carves the kalaho from sese... read more$114.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Senufo Kalaho Bird
Artisan Hand Carved African Bird Sculpture
Senufo Kalaho Bird, Artisan Hand Carved African Bird Sculpture
Salihu Ibrahim
Much respected by the Senufo from northern Cote d'Ivoire, the graceful kalaho stands as a symbol of peace if it is seen, for these shy birds avoid humans. Salihu Ibrahim carves the kalaho from sese... read more$109.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Maternal Devotion
Handmade Ghanaian Mother and Child Ebony Wood Sculpture
Maternal Devotion, Handmade Ghanaian Mother and Child Ebony Wood Sculpture
Agnes Amponsah
A mother and a child in abstract holding each other is one traditional symbol of love that becomes an outstanding decorative accent in the hands of Ghanaian artisan Agnes Amponsah. She designs and... read more$189.99$151.99Artist: Agnes Amponsah
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
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$147.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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$147.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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$147.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Okyeame
Cultural Wood Statuette of a Village Linguist from Ghana
Okyeame, Cultural Wood Statuette of a Village Linguist from Ghana
Elijah Kwaku
Capture a piece of traditional African culture with this Ghanaian statuette. Hand-carved from sese wood by Elijah Kwaku, this statuette depicts a linguist, wrapped in a robe. Says the artisan... read more$67.99Artist: Elijah Kwaku
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$159.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Complete Trust
African Handcarved Wood Fertility Doll with Gye Nyame Symbol
Complete Trust, African Handcarved Wood Fertility Doll with Gye Nyame Symbol
Prince Amartey
In many Ghanaian traditions, a couple who had difficulty conceiving would visit a shaman, whose gift of a fertility doll would ensure a successful conception for the couple. Designed and hand-carved... read more$117.99Artist: Prince Amartey
Comforter
Fertility Doll Wood Sculpture from Africa
Comforter, Fertility Doll Wood Sculpture from Africa
Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
Beautifully feminine, an akuaba fertility doll symbolizes the force of tradition. In Ghana, such figures are believed to assist a woman who wants to conceive a baby. Nana Frimpong carves the lovely... read more$77.99Artist: Chief Carver Nana Frimpong
Ashanti Girl
Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture
Ashanti Girl, Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture
Winfred Korley
Standing with open arms, this doll symbolizes fertility according to the Ashanti people of Ghana. Her face is beautiful and expressive, and she serves as a proud emblem of tradition. Winfred Korley... read more$84.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Mother of Twins
Hand Crafted Fertility Doll Sculpture
Mother of Twins, Hand Crafted Fertility Doll Sculpture
Winfred Korley
Standing with open arms, this doll symbolizes fertility according to the Ashanti people of Ghana. Her face is beautiful and expressive, and she serves as a proud emblem of tradition. Winfred Korley... read more$89.99Artist: Winfred Korley
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$419.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Ashanti Donkor
Wood fertility doll
Ashanti Donkor, Wood fertility doll
Winfred Korley
Standing with open arms, this doll symbolizes fertility according to the Ashanti people of Ghana. Her face shows scarifications known as donkor, and she serves as a proud emblem of tradition. By... read more$99.99Artist: Winfred Korley
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$129.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
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$149.99$104.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
African Giraffe
Hand Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture
African Giraffe, Hand Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture
Francis Agbete
Tall, lean and graceful, the giraffe is forever a symbol of Africa's extraordinary wildlife. Francis Agbete, who carefully carves the giraffe from rich ebony wood, designs this statuette. Using manual... read more$97.99Artist: Francis Agbete
Ashanti Mother
Fertility Doll Sculpture from Africa
Ashanti Mother, Fertility Doll Sculpture from Africa
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
Beautifully feminine, an akuaba fertility doll symbolizes the force of tradition. In Ghana, such figures are believed to assist a woman who wants to conceive a baby. Emmanuel Opoku Asante carves the... read more$129.99Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante
Ashanti Queen
Handmade Sese Wood Fertility Sculpture
Ashanti Queen, Handmade Sese Wood Fertility Sculpture
Micheal Oppong
West Africa's Micheal Oppong hand carves this sitting figure from local sese wood, then adds decorative rings of recycled glass beads in white and yellow. The figure serves as a fertility symbol to... read more$119.99Artist: Micheal Oppong
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
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
Adrinka in Red
Hand Carved Red Mini Wood Decorative Stool from Ghana
Adrinka in Red, Hand Carved Red 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 red with an antiqued finish. On the base of the stool, the artisan... read more$49.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Victorious Trunk
Hand-Carved Rosewood Elephant Statuette from Ghana
Victorious Trunk, Hand-Carved Rosewood Elephant Statuette from Ghana
Gelson Avorwlanu
A cheerful elephant hand-carved from rosewood will add a sweet touch to any interior. Crafted by Gelson Avorwlanu from Ghana, this statuette symbolizes luck and prosperity, making it a perfect gift... read more$27.99Artist: Gelson Avorwlanu
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$169.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
African Combs
Hand Carved Decorative Ebony African Combs (Pair)
African Combs, Hand Carved Decorative Ebony African Combs (Pair)
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Symbols of status, group affiliation and religious beliefs to African societies past and present, this pair of African combs is designed by Ghana's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He carves the ebony wood combs... read more$54.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Akuaba
Hand Carved African Fertility Doll with Embossed Aluminum
Akuaba, Hand Carved African Fertility Doll with Embossed Aluminum
Theophilus Sackey
Theophilus Sackey depicts a beautiful young woman he names Akuaba. Referring to a fertility doll, the word means "Akua's daughter;" Akua is the name given to every Ashanti girl born on... read more$94.99Artist: Theophilus Sackey