symbolic sculpture (33 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
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
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
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
Guro Rooster
Blue African Mask with Bird
Guro Rooster, Blue African Mask with Bird
Salihu Ibrahim
A rooster stands proudly atop a bearded blue face in this graceful mask. Fluid in its beauty, the sese wood carving comes from the Guro people of Côte d'Ivoire, where such masks represent the spirits... read more$157.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
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
Mukoso
Traditional African Wood Mask with Hand-Carved Motifs
Mukoso, Traditional African Wood Mask with Hand-Carved Motifs
Akoma of West Africa
Titled Mukoso, which means “it pleases me” in the Igbo language, this African mask hides profound symbolism in each hand-carved detail. Presented by Akoma of West Africa, the item has a serene face... read more$139.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa
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
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
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
Africa Family Tree
Hand-Carved Sese Wood Africa Family Tree Wall Sculpture
Africa Family Tree, Hand-Carved Sese Wood Africa Family Tree Wall Sculpture
Winfred Ansah Okoampah
Ghanaian designer Winfred Ansah Okoampah creates a wall sculpture that is replete with symbolism and special meaning. The concept of the family tree is used to compose the geographical shape of... read more$139.99Artist: Winfred Ansah Okoampah
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
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
Fruitful Woman
Hand Crafted Wood Wall Sculpture
Fruitful Woman, Hand Crafted Wood Wall Sculpture
Salihu Ibrahim
This unusual mask depicts only the torso of a woman great with child. Four leaves surround the navel, while textured motifs suggest ritual scarification. Carved of sese wood and adorned with white... read more$139.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
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
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
Royal Horns
Ashanti wood mask
Royal Horns, Ashanti wood mask
Robert Nortey
Symbolizing strength, this carving revels in the power of authentic and ancestral design. Known as a horn mask, the piece presents the face of an Ashanti king, his powerful expression elongated by... read more$149.99Artist: Robert Nortey
Guro Antelope Majesty
Ivoirian Antelope African Mask
Guro Antelope Majesty, Ivoirian Antelope African Mask
Salihu Ibrahim
This extraordinary carving is a symbol of majesty among the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire, where such African masks represent the spirits of the underworld. A graceful antelope poses on its head, and a... read more$134.99Artist: Salihu 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$159.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Comb Majesty
Hand-Carved Sese Wood African Mask and Comb Wall Art
Comb Majesty, Hand-Carved Sese Wood African Mask and Comb Wall Art
Samuel Okyere
Ghanaian designer Samuel Okyere combines the traditional symbols of the comb and the mask to create this stunning wall sculpture. The artist draws inspiration from traditional combs that were crafted... read more$177.99Artist: Samuel Okyere
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
Bronze Head from Ife
Ceramic and Wood Relief Wall Art of Nigerian Ife Head
Bronze Head from Ife, Ceramic and Wood Relief Wall Art of Nigerian Ife Head
Kobina Asmah
Symbolizing the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria, this awe-inspiring wall art boasts a handmade and hand-painted ceramic relief accent representing the iconic Bronze Head from Ife, part of a... read more$147.99Artist: Kobina Asmah
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
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
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
Na Gode
African Beaded Mask Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Na Gode, African Beaded Mask Sculpture Crafted by Hand
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Ghana's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates the original design of this mask as a symbol of gratitude. Named "Na Gode" – the Hausa term for "Thank you" – the mask is carved by hand from... read more$109.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu