african art (64 items)
African Tilapia Fish
Beaded Wood Sculptures (Pair)
African Tilapia Fish, Beaded Wood Sculptures (Pair)
Anna Yawson
Evoking the tilapia that flourish in Lake Bosomtwe, Anna Yawson presents two handsome sculptures. The fish are carved by hand from native sese wood. One is embellished with richly textured aluminum... read more$69.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Abstract Mother and Child
Mother and Child Abstract Sculpture Hand Crafted Africa Art
Abstract Mother and Child, Mother and Child Abstract Sculpture Hand Crafted Africa Art
Frank Odei Amoani
Abstraction evokes emotion making motherly love almost palpable in this sculpture from Ghana. Frank Odei Amoani carves the sese wood sculpture by hand featuring a woman looking tenderly at the child... read more$97.99Artist: Frank Odei Amoani
Fruit Seller
African Wood Sculpture Artisan Crafted Modern Art
Fruit Seller, African Wood Sculpture Artisan Crafted Modern Art
Victoria Agyepomaa
Steadying the basket on her head, a woman brings colorful fruits to sell in this modern sculpture from Ghana. By Victoria Agyepomaa, the sculpture is expertly carved by hand and finished with painted... read more$99.99Artist: Victoria Agyepomaa
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
Kneeling Giraffe
African Hand Carved Wood Kneeling Giraffe Sculpture
Kneeling Giraffe, African Hand Carved Wood Kneeling Giraffe Sculpture
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves this elegant giraffe statuette by hand from sese wood. Trained as a painter, Abdul now also runs his own carving studio and plans to one day open an art academy. The... read more$117.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Mask Collection
Unique Wood Retablo Folk Art Mask Theme Sculpture
Mask Collection, Unique Wood Retablo Folk Art Mask Theme Sculpture
Alejandro Chavez
A brilliant painted wood box opens to reveal handcrafted masks. Used during the Carnival celebrations preceding Lent, they show an astonishing array of animals, human and fantasy faces. Alejandro... read more$67.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Angled Eye
Wood Sculpture with Aluminum Accents Hand-Carved in Ghana
Angled Eye, Wood Sculpture with Aluminum Accents Hand-Carved in Ghana
Akoma of West Africa
A face with angled features, embossed aluminum accents and colorful hand-painted dots are the highlights of this spectacular sculpture carved by hand from sese wood in Ghana. The sculpture features an... read more$39.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa
Sankofa
Hand Carved Sese Wood Bird Sculpture from West Africa
Sankofa, Hand Carved Sese Wood Bird Sculpture from West Africa
Winfred Ansah Okoampah
Hand carved from rich sese wood and colored with deep scarlet red and black paint, West African artist Winfred Ansah Okoampah presents this sculpture of a bird named Sankofa, an Adinkra symbol meaning... read more$109.99Artist: Winfred Ansah Okoampah
Beloved Africa
Hand-Carved Polished Ebony Wood Sculpture of Africa's Map
Beloved Africa, Hand-Carved Polished Ebony Wood Sculpture of Africa's Map
Anna Yawson
The name "Africa" and the map of the continent are featured in this remarkable sculpture carved by hand from ebony wood in Ghana and designed by Anna Yawson. The stunning sculpture sits on a... read more$37.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Mighty African Elephant
Artisan Crafted Elephant Sculpture Aluminum on Teak Wood
Mighty African Elephant, Artisan Crafted Elephant Sculpture Aluminum on Teak Wood
Rita Addo Zakour
Proud, strong and noble, the African elephant is a creature to be saved from extinction, as well as admired. Designed by Rita Addo Zakour, this regal sculpture is carved of teak wood and covered... read more$164.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Bamana Male
Hand Made Wood Sculpture of a Naked Man from West Africa
Bamana Male, Hand Made Wood Sculpture of a Naked Man from West Africa
Emmanuel Austin Ankude
The Bamana people are a ethnic group from Mali who are the most dominant in the country. Ghanaian artist Emmanuel Austin Ankude captures the Bamana art style with this sculpture, hand-carved from... read more$209.99Artist: Emmanuel Austin Ankude
African Woman
Wood sculpture
African Woman, Wood sculpture
Joseph Boateng
Working diligently to care and provide for her family, this woman walks from the market with a basket on her head and her baby strapped to her back. Joseph Boateng admires her strength and dedication... read more$69.99Artist: Joseph Boateng
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
Dogon Man on Horseback
Wood figurine
Dogon Man on Horseback, Wood figurine
Salihu Ibrahim
"In West Africa, it is thought that the horse was the first creature to inhabit the earth," says Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim. Working in native sese wood, he carves a bearded man from... read more$239.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Magic Elephant
Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico
Magic Elephant, Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana recreate this African elephant in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of turquoise, teal... read more$107.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Rustic Mother Rhino
Recycled Auto Part Mother Rhino Sculpture from Mexico
Rustic Mother Rhino, Recycled Auto Part Mother Rhino Sculpture from Mexico
Armando Ramirez
This sci-fi take on one of Africa's most singular creatures will make for a very cool desk partner or an excellent conversation piece nestled amongst your shelves. Armando Ramirez handcrafts it from a... read more$189.99$151.99Artist: Armando Ramirez
Precious Child
Fertility Doll Wood Sculpture
Precious Child, Fertility Doll Wood Sculpture
Rita Addo Zakour
Colorful beads cover her face and her eyes take the shape of cowry shells, used as currency. By Rita Addo Zakour, this sculpture depicts an Ashanti fertility doll. In West African society, women place... read more$77.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
Rustic Baby Rhino
Recycled Auto Part Small Baby Rhino Sculpture from Mexico
Rustic Baby Rhino, Recycled Auto Part Small Baby Rhino Sculpture from Mexico
Armando Ramirez
This sci-fi take on one of Africa's most singular creatures will make for a very cool desk partner or an excellent conversation piece nestled in your shelves. Armando Ramirez handcrafts it from a... read more$77.99$62.39Artist: Armando Ramirez
Man of Tradition
Hand Made Wood Sculpture of a Man from Ghana
Man of Tradition, Hand Made Wood Sculpture of a Man from Ghana
Ali Mohammed
Working alongside his brother, Ali Mohammed is excited to present beautiful works of Ghanaian art like this sculpture. Hand-carved from local sese wood, it depicts a West African man in a traditional... read more$179.99Artist: Ali Mohammed
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
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
She Empowers the Hunter
Unique African Wood Sculpture
She Empowers the Hunter, Unique African Wood Sculpture
Eric Danquah
Skillfully sculpting sese wood, Eric Danquah relates a legend among the people of Akuapem. He depicts an elderly woman with the silhouette of an animal on her forehead. It is said that a hunter in the... read more$104.99Artist: Eric Danquah
Head of a Girl
Signed Ebony Wood Sculpture of a Girl from Ghana
Head of a Girl, Signed Ebony Wood Sculpture of a Girl from Ghana
George Obeng
Working with a passion for recording the events of his day, Ghanaian artist George Obeng creates a striking and expertly-realized sculpture. The portrait of a young African girl is carved in dark... read more$127.99Artist: George Obeng
Mystic Elephant
Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico
Mystic Elephant, Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez recreate this African elephant in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of turquoise... read more$107.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Working Woman
Ebony statuette
Working Woman, Ebony statuette
George Obeng
A sculpted tribute to the African woman and her struggles, this work by George Obeng hypnotizes with its details, emerging subtly from the coffee tone of ebony wood. The impact of the statuette... read more$127.99Artist: George Obeng
Abyssinian Cat
Beaded African Cat Sculpture
Abyssinian Cat, Beaded African Cat Sculpture
Kobina Asmah
Kobina Asmah pays tribute to the Abyssinian cat, once believed to have originated in Ethiopia. Carving sese wood, he depicts the elongated legs and big ears of the native African feline. Applications... read more$97.99Artist: Kobina Asmah
Collecting Water
Signed Ebony Wood Sculpture of a Woman Collecting Water
Collecting Water, Signed Ebony Wood Sculpture of a Woman Collecting Water
George Obeng
Working with a passion for recording the events of his day, Ghanaian artist George Obeng creates a striking and expertly-realized sculpture. An African woman kneels down to collect water from a jar... read more$344.99$275.99Artist: George Obeng
Bust of a Native Woman I
Signed Ebony Wood Sculpture of a Native Woman from Ghana
Bust of a Native Woman I, Signed Ebony Wood Sculpture of a Native Woman from Ghana
George Obeng
Working with a passion for recording the events of his day, Ghanaian artist George Obeng creates a striking and expertly-realized sculpture. The bust of a native African woman is realized in rich... read more$257.99$206.39Artist: George Obeng
Bust of a Woman
Signed Ebony Wood Bust Sculpture of a Woman from Ghana
Bust of a Woman, Signed Ebony Wood Bust Sculpture of a Woman from Ghana
George Obeng
Working with a passion for recording the events of his day, Ghanaian artist George Obeng creates a striking and expertly-realized sculpture. The bust of a native African woman is realized in dark... read more$349.99$279.99Artist: George Obeng
African Horse
Wood sculpture
African Horse, Wood sculpture
Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Masterfully carving sese wood, Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng depicts an oponko, Akan for "horse." The handsome animal grazes calmly, each sleek contour polished to perfection. The Akan people... read more$99.99Artist: Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Akuaba Blessing
Traditional Sese Wood Fertility Doll Handcrafted in Ghana
Akuaba Blessing, Traditional Sese Wood Fertility Doll Handcrafted in Ghana
Akoma of West Africa
African legends tell of a woman called Akua who wished strongly to have a child. To make her wish come true, a priest ordered her to carry a little wooden baby, resulting in the mockery of her... read more$99.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa
Ohenemaa Attle
Hand Carved African Wood Spoon Sculpture for Wall Decor
Ohenemaa Attle, Hand Carved African Wood Spoon Sculpture for Wall Decor
Eva Asantewa Amakye
The crowned head of an Akan Queen Mother lends a regal touch to this long sculpted spoon. Eve Asantewa Amakye carves the impressive sese wood spoon by hand featuring a weathered appearance. She titles... read more$114.99Artist: Eva Asantewa Amakye
Sweetheart
African Wood Sculpture
Sweetheart, African Wood Sculpture
Emmanuel Nyadedzor
Clad in a dress that hugs her graceful figure, a young woman wears her hair in an elaborate up-do. Daniel Nyadedzor carves a doll seen mostly among Ghana's Akan people, where a young man makes it a... read more$59.99Artist: Emmanuel Nyadedzor
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
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
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
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
Silver Ocean Mother Goddess
Brazilian Candomble Orixa Goddess Resin Sculpture in Silver
Silver Ocean Mother Goddess, Brazilian Candomble Orixa Goddess Resin Sculpture in Silver
Hugo Negrini
Luxuriously gowned in an antique silver hue, a dancer personifies Yemanjá, the goddess of all the earth's waters and mother of all Candomblé orixás.The Candomblé religion is widely observed in... read more$399.99$339.99Artist: Hugo Negrini
African Woman Loves Life
Wood sculpture
African Woman Loves Life, Wood sculpture
Anna Yawson
With arms upraised, she puts her hands together as though in prayer or celebration in a sculpture by Anna Yawson. She works in African sese wood to carve the stylized portrait, and adds the rich... read more$94.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Global Peace
World Peace Sculpture in Sese Wood from Ghanaian Artist
Global Peace, World Peace Sculpture in Sese Wood from Ghanaian Artist
Christopher Nyasafo
"This is my impression of achieving world peace; namely the combination of Dialogue, Inclusivity and Unity. Dialogue happens when two or more people take part in a conversation or discussion to... read more$269.99Artist: Christopher Nyasafo
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
Lion Prowl
Mighty African Lion Hand Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture
Lion Prowl, Mighty African Lion Hand Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture
Agnes Amponsah
This mighty lion commands respect and admiration. From Agnes Amponsah, the ebony wood sculpture is carved by hand with vivid artistry.$89.99$80.99Artist: Agnes Amponsah
Natural Peace
Eco-Friendly Dried Gourd Sculpture from Ghana
Natural Peace, Eco-Friendly Dried Gourd Sculpture from Ghana
Eliasu Adams
"My inspiration for this piece mainly comes from my roots and my pride in Africa. The calabash and the world have a spherical shape and it means home. The world is the only home for mankind and... read more$189.99Artist: Eliasu Adams
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
Soyaya
Artisan Handmade African Sese Wood Sculpture Lovers Kissing
Soyaya, Artisan Handmade African Sese Wood Sculpture Lovers Kissing
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Soyaya is a Hausa word that means "lovers" and is depicted here in a beautiful, hand carved sese wood sculpture of a couple embracing in a kiss. West African artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu... read more$79.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
African Heritage
Bronze sculpture
African Heritage, Bronze sculpture
Goga
Sensuous and lovely, a nude poses on a marble slab. This exquisite sculpture by Goga pays tribute to Brazil's West African heritage. The artist givers her sculpture a rich, dark patina. Titled... read more$1334.99$1067.99Artist: Goga
Shell Pot
Original Ceramic Vase Spiral Design from West Africa
Shell Pot, Original Ceramic Vase Spiral Design from West Africa
Blessed Dotsey Attigah
Taking the spiral shape of a snail's shell, this original ceramic sculpture is crafted by West African artist Blessed Dotsey Attigah. A symbol of "security, protection, and strength," this... read more$229.99Artist: Blessed Dotsey Attigah
Horn Blower in Shadow
Wood sculpture
Horn Blower in Shadow, Wood sculpture
Eric Danquah
Dancing to his own joyous music, a musician arches his back and blows with all his might. This superlative sculpture by Eric Danquah is airy and graceful. Using naturally dried sese wood, the artisan... read more$164.99Artist: Eric Danquah
Profile of a Queen
Carved Sese Wood Sculpture of an African Woman from Ghana
Profile of a Queen, Carved Sese Wood Sculpture of an African Woman from Ghana
Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Ghana's Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng hand-carves a woman's profile from local sese wood for a noble portrait that captures the beauty of African royalty. Depicting a noble queen, the sculpture wears a red... read more$179.99Artist: Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Giraffe Family
Hand Carved and Painted Giraffe Sculpture from Africa
Giraffe Family, Hand Carved and Painted Giraffe Sculpture from Africa
Francis Agbete
A family of giraffes stands united, each watching the others' backs. Francis Agbete carves the original sculpture by hand from teak wood, and paints it in detail with yellow and brown acrylic paints.$169.99Artist: Francis Agbete
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
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
Love Each Other
World Peace Sculpture, Modern Minimalist African Wood
Love Each Other, World Peace Sculpture, Modern Minimalist African Wood
Joseph Boateng
Holding hands, three people of different shapes and sizes form a circle. Joseph Boateng captures their gestures of unity in a sculpture of minimalist style and fluid line as he works in African sese... read more$77.99Artist: Joseph Boateng
African Woman with Pot
Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of African Woman with Pot
African Woman with Pot, Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of African Woman with Pot
Anna Yawson
Ghana's Anna Yawson draws inspiration from the strong women of her country for her wood sculptures that always depict them in traditional attire and busy at work. This captivating sculpture of a woman... read more$159.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Chieftai Trumpeter
Hand Made Wood Sculpture from Africa
Chieftai Trumpeter, Hand Made Wood Sculpture from Africa
Winfred Korley
Kneeling, a young man sounds his trumpet, carved from a ram's horn. He wears a beaded necklace and a loincloth of colorful Ghanaian kente cloth. Carved by hand from sese wood, this sculpture is the... read more$149.99Artist: Winfred Korley
We are One in Love
Abstract West African Wood Sculpture of Sweethearts
We are One in Love, Abstract West African Wood Sculpture of Sweethearts
Eric Danquah
Leaning toward one another, two sweethearts meet in a kiss. This modern and abstract sculpture by Eric Danquah is carved of sese wood with aluminum repoussé surrounding the base. The Ghanaian artisan... read more$107.99Artist: Eric Danquah
Akuaba of the Ashanti II
Blue Fertility Doll Wood and Cotton Collectible Sculpture
Akuaba of the Ashanti II, Blue Fertility Doll Wood and Cotton Collectible Sculpture
Abdulai Osman Adam
Ghanaian artisan Abdulai Osman Adam reinterprets tradition with an original version of the legendary Akuaba, the fertility doll of the Ashanti people. According to legend, there once was a woman who... read more$94.99Artist: Abdulai Osman Adam
Balumba Faces
Sese Wood and Aluminum Two Face Sculpture from Ghana
Balumba Faces, Sese Wood and Aluminum Two Face Sculpture from Ghana
Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Inspired by the traditional masks worn by the Balumba people of Africa, this striking sculpture is carved of sese wood accented with embossed aluminum plate. Crafted by Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng with a... read more$229.99Artist: Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Charming Giraffe
Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Giraffe Sculpture from Peru
Charming Giraffe, Hand-Carved Cedar Wood Giraffe Sculpture from Peru
Fernando Castro
A dark brown giraffe with light brown spots brings the majesty of the African savanna to any space. Peruvian artisan Fernando Castro carves the realistic creature by hand from cedar wood.$74.99Artist: Fernando Castro
Proud Petite Elephant
3-Inch Brazilian Dolomite Elephant Sculpture
Proud Petite Elephant, 3-Inch Brazilian Dolomite Elephant Sculpture
Joias do Rio
A detailed image of a trumpeting African elephant shows its trunk held high. Artisans from Joias do Rio select dolomite for this petite gemstone sculpture. The natural crystal is often pink or pinkish... read more$29.99Artist: Joias do Rio
Hunter Head
Red and Black Sese Wood Sculpture with Aluminum Accents
Hunter Head, Red and Black Sese Wood Sculpture with Aluminum Accents
Emmanuel Nyadedzor
The vitality and courage of the ancient African cultures merge in this exquisite sese wood sculpture, handcrafted by Emmanuel Nyadedzor from Ghana. After long hours, the artisan creates a classic... read more$64.99Artist: Emmanuel Nyadedzor