Handmade Giraffe II Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 34 x 13 x 9

17 Stories Handmade Beloved Ghana Ebony Wood Sculpture Wood in Brown/Gray | 5.25 H x 3.1 W x 2.6 D in | Wayfair E26C46189EBE4A64BC390BD005DF869A

Ghana, the ancient land of the Akan people, brings to the world a new vision of life and art with its stunning landscapes and cultural wealth. Proud of this prosperous country, also known as a golden land, artisan Anna Yawson pays homage to her beloved... ... more

Millwood Pines Handmade Beloved Africa Ebony Wood Sculpture Wood in Brown/Gray | 4.9 H x 3.9 W x 2 D in | Wayfair 3A882B9F5037455A8D8C23C13D8AE68A

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 stand, has a lovely polished finish and pays homage to... ... more

Latitude Run® Handmade Melon Slice Wood Sculpture Wood in Brown/Red | 2.4 H x 4.9 W x 2 D in | Wayfair B41FC2073D2A4706BCCAFBC66E50A62A

Entitled Rodaja de Melón, or "melon slice," this whimsical carved cypress wood fruit is crafted in Guatemala by Julio Jimenez. He brings the figure to life with water-based paint and a final coat of varnish to give it depth and a brilliant shine. |... ... more

Giraffe Romance,'Romantic Sese Wood Giraffe Sculpture from Ghana'

Hand-carved of sese wood, two giraffes coil their necks around each other in a romantic sculpture from Ghana. Gordon Adu creates the sculpture, painting it by hand to match the beauty of one of Africa's most fascinating animals. ... more

Family Reunion,'Family Themed Wood Wall Sculpture Handmade in Ghana'

Ghana's Robert Aidoo Taylor creates an original wood wall sculpture with universal appeal. The hand-carved panel depicts a family tree, with the patriarch at the top, followed by a woman and infant and two other children beneath. The artisan states,... ... more

Handmade Mother Abena Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 46 x 13 x 10

I am Victoria, a caring and an honest person who specializes in handcrafted arts. I live in the eastern region of Ghana where there is a vast land and each person is allowed to cultivate it. ... more

Handmade Fante Fertility Doll III African wood sculpture (Ghana) - 51 x 21 x 13

I was born on April 27, 1963 at Nkranza in the Central region of Ghana. I am a jovial and hardworking person. I specialize in antiqued and shining art. ... more

Handmade Giraffe I Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 34 x 15 x 10

I am a wood carver who is objective and respectful. Bright Kofi Agbetey is my name, and I was born on 9th January 1981 in Accra. I started to learn the skill of carving at age 12 when I'd go to visit my father, Mr. ... more

Handmade Giraffe Harmony (small) Teakwood sculpture (Ghana) - 25 x 13 x 10

My name is Francis Agbete and I come from a family of traditional wood carvers. I was born December 28, 1976 in a suburb of Accra. ... more

Handmade Lion Roar Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 5" H x 9.75" W x 2.4" D

Depicting a lion that opens its mouth in a mighty roar, this sculpture is designed and crafted by Ghanaian artisan Cynthia Danquah. She carves the sculpture by hand of sese wood, giving the wood a gleaming, polished finish that accentuates the grain. ... more

Handmade Ahokeka Ebony Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 12.75" H x 3.9" W x 2.8" D

She steadies herself with one hand on her back while the other balances a basket full of fruit on her head. Her belly swells with new life. Dressed in a flowery sarong, she remains ahokeka, or "active" in the Akan language. ... more

Handmade Dan King Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 19.25" H x 6" W x 3.1" D

Featuring a mask-like head atop an upper torso, this sculpture from Ghana depicts a kingly figure, with multicolored motifs painted by hand on its surface. ... more

Handmade Thinking Mother Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 10.5" H x 7.75" W x 3.1" D

Sitting, she cradles her baby in one hand, her face in the other. Her thoughtful mood transpires through this extraordinary sculpture. Victoria Agyepomaa combines modern art with tradition in celebration of motherhood. ... more

Handmade Ashanti Sankofa Bird Sese Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 14.25" H x 9" W x 3.9" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Working in sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti adinkra symbol from Ghana known as sankofa, which encourages to learn from the past. ... more

Handmade Simple Rhino Ebony wood sculpture (Ghana) - 20 x 13 x 10

Update (November, 2019) "I have been part of this success story now for 6 years. NOVICA has improved my creative skills. The way I design has to a large extent improved. My products tended to crack a lot, and I am working on improving on the issue. ... more

Handmade Drum Player Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 12.25" H x 5" W x 3.9" D

Hand-carved of sese wood, this Ghanaian sculpture depicts an African drummer. Chief Carver Nana Frimpong creates the sculpture, capturing every little detail with finesse. ... more

Handmade Baga Protective Serpent I Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 30" H x 6.25" W x 3.9" D

Salihu Ibrahim in Ghana carves an impressive replica of Bansonyi, the Baga serpent. The figure is generally worn as a headdress in a ritual dance that evokes the serpent's protective spirit over young men that are coming of age. ... more

Handmade Watchful Owl Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 51 x 18 x 13

I was born on April 27, 1963 at Nkranza in the Central region of Ghana. I am a jovial and hardworking person. I specialize in antiqued and shining art. ... more

Handmade Panther Realm Mahogany Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 5.75" H x 11.25" W x 3.9" D

Multicolored beads adorn a black panther, its sculpted presence, as always, impressively elegant. Ghana's Theophilus Anum designs an extraordinary sculpture that is carved by hand of mahogany wood. ... more

Handmade We Are One In Love Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 15.25" H x 8.25" W x 3.9" D

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 celebrates love with this handcrafted work of art. ... more

Handmade Soyaya Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 41 x 15 x 9

At a tender age, I used to draw pictures from magazines with a pencil. During my primary education, I painted with watercolors, to the admiration of my parents and their friends. This gave me confidence and inspired me to continue. ... more

Handmade Senufo Kalaho Bird Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 40 x 17 x 13

Greetings from Ghana, West Africa, where we are thinking of you and thanking you for such a successful work year. From myself, my family, and my seven carving assistants, we wish you the best. ... more

Handmade Couple with Baskets (pair) African ebony wood sculptures (Ghana) - 50 x 14 x 13

At a tender age, I used to draw pictures from magazines with a pencil. During my primary education, I painted with watercolors, to the admiration of my parents and their friends. This gave me confidence and inspired me to continue. ... more

Handmade Giraffe Family Teakwood sculpture (Ghana) - 35 x 19 x 18

My name is Francis Agbete and I come from a family of traditional wood carvers. I was born December 28, 1976 in a suburb of Accra. ... more

Handmade Warrior Wood statue (Ghana) - 56 x 13 x 11

"My name is Moro Yakubu Monnie. I was born in 1970 in Accra, Ghana. My friends describe me as a committed, reliable and hardworking person. ... more

Handmade Great Ewe King Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 17" H x 5.5" W x 3.9" D

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. ... more

Handmade Majestic Hippo Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 3.3" H x 6.75" W x 2.6" D

Gelson Avorwlanu is an artisan from Ghana who comes from multiple generations of skilled carvers. Working with artisans in his area, he presents his own designs in this sculpture, which is hand-carved from sese wood in the shape of a hippopotamus. ... more

Handmade Ghanaian Sankofa Birds Wood Sculptures (Ghana) - 8" H x 5" W x 2" D

Product features: Dimension :8" H x 5" W x 2.4" D Weight :1.25 Color :Brown Sese wood Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly Features a rustic, rugged finish Made In Ghana Story behind the art: At a tender age, I used to draw… ... more

Handmade Family Reunion African wood wall sculpture (Ghana) - 30.5" H x 3.1" W x 0.2" D

Update (July, 2019) "In 2009, I joined NOVICA. I am a jewelry artisan. "A lot has changed since I joined this wonderful institution. I joined as a bracelet maker, but the kind of guidance I had from NOVICA helped me to widen my imagination. ... more

Handmade Akuaba II Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 71 x 30 x 17

I'm from Sekondi, and I design and handcraft wood and metal handicrafts and furniture. I am a talented artist and passionate designer, as well as an accomplished entrepreneur. I am a visionary with abundant technical knowledge of the crafting world. ... more

Handmade African Wood Sculpture, 'Ntiase' (Ghana) - 16.5" H x 4.5" W x 2.4" D

Hand-carved from sese wood, this sculpture depicts a prominent conical head and face of a man. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour names this sculpture Ntiase, an Akan word meaning "understanding". ... more

Handmade Hold the World Gently II Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 48 x 15 x 14

Born on April 4, 1978 in the eastern Region of Ghana, Eric Darko graduated from the secondary technical school in 1999. During school vacations, he frequently visited his brother, for whom he ran errands. ... more

Handmade Ashanti Power Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 14.25" H x 6.75" W x 2" D

Carved by hand, this sleek sculpture depicts two people holding an egg between them. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu works in sese wood, polishing the abstracted image to a sheen. ... more

Handmade Chiefs Machete of Tradition Wood wall sculpture (Ghana) - 16.5" H x 4.7" W x 2.4" D

I am a sociable person. I love to sing and am always content with what I have. I hate cheating. I developed the art of carving at a young age. ... more

Handmade Woman Loves Life Sese Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 22" H x 4.7" W x 2.4" D

With arms upraised, she puts her hands together as though in prayer or celebration in a sculpture by Ghana's Anna Yawson. The artisan carves the stylized portrait from African sese wood and adorns the sculpture with the rich textures of embossed aluminum. ... more

Handmade Ebony Wood Statuettes, 'Ena Ni Agya' (Ghana) - 9" H x 1.8" W x 1.2" D

Ena ni Agya ("mom and dad" in Twi) are dressed in the tradition of the Akan people in this beautiful pair of sculptures from Victoria Agyepomaa. ... more

Handmade Poised Giraffe Wood and Brass Sculpture (Ghana)

Attentive to its surroundings, a giraffe exhibits the beautiful artwork that adorns its sese wood body. Its long neck and back are decorated with delicately embossed brass, and one of the giraffe's legs features engraved patterns. ... more