symbolic sculpture (27 items)
Upholding the Faith
Symbolic Wood Wall Sculpture Hand Carved in Ghana
Upholding the Faith, Symbolic Wood Wall Sculpture Hand Carved in Ghana
Theophilus Anum
Designed by Theophilus Anum of Ghana, this wall sculpture depicts two Ghanaian men holding up the adinkra symbol, gye nyame. The symbol represents the supremacy and omnipotence of God. Adinkra... read more$129.99Artist: Theophilus Anum
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
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
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 Vibrations
Sese Wood African Gye Nyame Adinkra Mask from Ghana
Gye Nyame Vibrations, Sese Wood African Gye Nyame Adinkra Mask from Ghana
Theophilus Sackey
The Adinkra symbol Gye Nyame, meaning "except for God," is realized in relief at the forehead of this African mask from Ghana. Theophilus Sackey designs the mask, carving it by hand of sese... read more$44.99Artist: Theophilus Sackey
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
Sankofa Tree
Cow and Tree Wood Wall Sculpture from Ghana
Sankofa Tree, Cow and Tree Wood Wall Sculpture from Ghana
Raymond Yaw Afari
Signifying the importance of learning from the past, the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, meaning "go back and get it," takes the form of a bird reaching to grab an egg off its back. Ghanaian artist... read more$97.99Artist: Raymond Yaw Afari
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
Elephant Pot
Hand Crafted Elephant Decorative Vessel from Ghana
Elephant Pot, Hand Crafted Elephant Decorative Vessel from Ghana
Kwasi Asante
Kwasi Asante in Ghana designs and crafts this remarkable decorative vessel, which features an imposing elephant holding up the lidded jar. The sculpture is carved by hand from sese wood, and engraved... read more$99.99Artist: Kwasi Asante
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
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
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
Machete of Love and Justice
Wood African Wall Sculpture
Machete of Love and Justice, Wood African Wall Sculpture
Winfred Korley
Carved by hand from sese wood, this handsome sculpture is the work of Winfred Korley. Ghana's renowned handwoven kente cloth envelops the handle of a rustic machete. On the blade, adinkra symbols... read more$114.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Gallant Bird
Traditional Bird African Wood Mask in Brown and Black Tones
Gallant Bird, Traditional Bird African Wood Mask in Brown and Black Tones
Akoma of West Africa
African mythology relates birds to fertility and prosperity. Drawing inspiration from this ancient symbolism, Ghanaian artisans hand-carve a traditional African mask in brown and black tones. The top... read more$79.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa
God is Supreme
Wood Accent Table from West Africa
God is Supreme, Wood Accent Table from West Africa
George Obeng
Ghana's famed gye nyame symbol emerges in cedar wood, its form meaning "I fear none except God." Known as an adinkra symbol, this image is revered throughout the country. George Obeng carves... read more$179.99$125.99Artist: George Obeng
God is Supreme
Wood Accent Table from West Africa
God is Supreme, Wood Accent Table from West Africa
George Obeng
Ghana's famed gye nyame symbol emerges in cedar wood, its form meaning "I fear none except God." Known as an adinkra symbol, this image is revered throughout the country. George Obeng carves... read more$179.99Artist: George Obeng
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
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 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
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
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
Hush-a-bye
Hand Carved Sese Wood African Woman Wall Art Sculpture
Hush-a-bye, Hand Carved Sese Wood African Woman Wall Art Sculpture
Joseph Boateng
Exemplifying strength, grace and love, there is perhaps no symbol more beautiful than a woman caring for her young child. Joseph Boateng creates a relief panel depicting a Ghanaian woman with her... read more$89.99Artist: Joseph Boateng