wood art (5 items)
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$149.99Artist: Henry Acquah
Green Sankofa
Handmade Sese Wood African Sankofa Adinkra Mask from Ghana
Green Sankofa, Handmade Sese Wood African Sankofa Adinkra Mask from Ghana
Theophilus Sackey
The Adinkra symbol Sankofa, depicting a bird that reaches to grab an egg from its back, means "go back and get it." Reflecting on the importance of learning from the past, Ghana's Theophilus... read more$39.99Artist: Theophilus Sackey
Lady Obenewaa
African Wood Mask
Lady Obenewaa, African Wood Mask
Rita Addo Zakour
Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this delightful African mask. Covered by symmetrical motifs, the face represents a woman, and arises from the artisan's own imagination. She... read more$107.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Festac Celebration
Handcrafted Sese Wood Cultural African Mask from Ghana
Festac Celebration, Handcrafted Sese Wood Cultural African Mask from Ghana
Frank Odei Amoani
Used to honor ancestors, this mask design is largely known as "Festac," commemorating the Festival of Arts and Crafts. This yearly event that began in Nigeria is represented by a mask... read more$99.99Artist: Frank Odei Amoani