Rooster Keeper,'Rooster Sese Wood Decorative Jar from Ghana'

Handmade Sese Wood 'African Guardian' Decorative Throne (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Bold and handsome, a warrior stands guard in this throne design by Ghana's Salihu Ibrahim. ... 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

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Elephant Kingdom' Sculpture (Ghana)

Kobina Asmah shares the magnificence of Ghanaian artistry with the design of this sculpture. He carves the elephant head sculpture by hand from sese wood, featuring brass accents and colorful glass beads. ... more

Black Pig,'Black Sese Wood Pig Figurine from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood and given a polished black finish, a charming pig roots around. Ghana's Otchere Raymond designs this figurine, crafted by local artisans. ... more

Blue Lover,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Fertility Doll in Blue from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, an ardent lover with a head in the shape of a heart makes a cultural addition to your home decor. Ghanaian designer Raphat Asigbey presents this sculpture, crafted in the style of traditional fertility dolls. This doll is... ... more

Abstract Face,'Artistic Sese Wood Relief Panel Crafted in Ghana'

Adding an artistic touch to the concept of African masks, Ghanaian artisan Worlasi Agbalenyo creates this rectangular relief panel. Crafted from sese wood, this relief depicts an abstract face, rubbed with clay for a rustic finish. ... more

Eco Sankofa,'Recycled Plastic Beaded Sese Wood Sankofa Decorative Chair'

Signifying the importance of learning from the past, Sankofa is a traditional Adinkra symbol that is characterized by a bird reaching to grab an egg off its back. Ghanaian artisan Malik Jabir Dodoo creates this decorative chair, crafted from sese wood... ... more

Little Elephant,'Elephant Sese Wood Decorative Jar from Ghana'

Handcrafted of sese wood, a little elephant keeps your valuables safe. Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson creates this decorative jar, painted black with colorful accents. ... more

Black Keeper,'Sese Wood Decorative Jar in Black from Ghana'

Handcrafted of sese wood and featuring a black finish with etched designs, this decorative jar is designed by Gordon Adu of Ghana. The small jar is perfect for storing loose change and other odds and ends. ... more

Monkey Keeper,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Monkey Decorative Jar from Ghana'

Hand-carved of sese wood, a charming monkey promises to keep your valuables safe in this decorative jar from Ghana. Anna Yawson designs the jar, painting the monkey in black and bright green. ... more

Rooster,'Sese Wood Rooster Bird Mask Hand Carved in Ghana'

Ghanaian designer Theophilus Sackey presents this charming mask that is made using local sese wood. Theophilus works with local artisans who cut and carve the wood into the attractive design, before painting and polishing the mask. A gorgeous red and... ... more

Guro Horns,'Sese Wood Wall Art Hand Carved Decorative Fan from Ghana'

Featuring a bold design in dark brown and rustic off-white colors, this wall art is handcrafted from native sese wood by Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim. The artisan carves the wall decor by hand, decorating both sides with a horned face with two horns... ... more

Akua Donkor Woman,'Wood and Aluminum Multicolored Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Hand-carved from local sese wood, this sculpture from Ghana depicts a figure with a mask-like head. Ghana's Henry Acquah creates it, adding embossed aluminum to give the sculpture a textured look. With multicolored motifs painted by hand, the sculpture... ... more

Guro Woman,'Sese Wood Female Decorative Wall Accent from Ghana'

Perfect for hanging on a wall, this decorative accent from Ghana is carved by hand of locally-collected sese wood to depict a proud woman, given an antiqued finish. Sticks like these are part of an important tradition for members of the Guro tribe,... ... more

Royal Keeper,'Sese Wood Aluminum and Brass Decorative Box from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie designs and crafts this decorative box. He handcrafts the box of sese wood, decorating the sides and top with embossed aluminum. An embossed brass square completes the box at the top. The box opens to a single-compartment... ... more

Guro Title,'Sese Wood Female Decorative Wall Accent from Ghana'

This decorative wall accent from Ghana is hand-carved of locally-collected sese wood to depict a proud woman with an antiqued finish. Salihu Ibrahim designs it in the style of Guro tribe title sticks, reserved for influential women that are heads of... ... more

Ahemmaa Gua Sika,'Sese Wood African Sword Decorative Accent from Ghana'

Decorating the blade of this decorative sword, a red symbol depicts the stool of an African queen mother. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korely creates this decorative accent, which is hand-carved from sese wood and given a rustic finish. This piece is named... ... more

Adinkra Unity,'Sese Wood Decorative Comb with a Rustic Finish from Ghana'

The adinkra symbol Nkonsonkonson, symbolizing unity, decorates the handle of this decorative comb from Ghana. According to Emmanuel Opoku Asante, the comb serves as "a reminder to contribute to the community, that in unity lies strength." He crafts the... ... more

Out of Africa,'Cultural Sese Wood Decorative Urn from Ghana'

In bright, striking colors, lovely designs and African motifs are painted by hand onto this sese wood decorative urn from Ghana. Kobina Asmah creates this lidded urn, which features a variety of different Adinkra symbols alongside animal and eye motifs. ... more

Grey Fish,'Grey Rustic Sese Wood Fish Sculpture from Ghana'

Raising its head in excitement, this fish will make a charming addition to your home or beach cottage. Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed creates this sculpture, which he carves by hand from sese wood. A painted finish in grey and multicolor complete the... ... more

Green Fante,'Green Sese Wood Fante Fertility Doll Sculpture from Ghana'

In the style of traditional fertility dolls used by the Fante tribe, this sculpture is designed by Ghana's Raphat Asigbey. Local artisans hand-carve this sculpture from a single piece of sese wood, depicting the bust of a woman with a patterned neck... ... more

Striped Fish,'Rustic Sese Wood Sculpture of a Striped Fish from Ghana'

Featuring stripes of orange and off-white, this fish will make a beautiful addition to your home or beach cottage. Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed hand-carves this sculpture from sese wood and paints it by hand. A clay rub gives this sculpture a rustic... ... more

Blue Dolphin,'Handmade Wood Dolphin Statuette in Blue from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood and given a rustic blue finish, this dolphin will make a friendly addition to your home decor. Otchere Raymond of Ghana designs this statuette, which is carefully crafted by local artisans. ... more

Watchful Wild Cat,'Artisan Carved Sese Wood Wild Cat Mask from Ghana'

Specializing in woodworking since learning the craft at a young age, artisan Philip Dankwa carves this sese wood mask by hand utilizing techniques inherited from master mask-makers in his eastern region of Ghana. Depicting a bold, focused wild cat,... ... more

The Horn Blower,'Abstract Music-Themed Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Hand-carved of sese wood, this artistic abstract sculpture is created by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. The torso of a musician grasps the end of an elongated horn, blowing sweet melodies. Triangular brass accents decorate the sculpture's base. ... more

Vibrant Plumage,'Sese Wood Bird Wall Sculpture from Ghana'

Displaying its vibrant plumage, a tropical bird adds to your wall decor with this sculpture from Ghana. Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo designs this wall sculpture, which is hand-carved from sese wood and given a rustic, painted finish. ... more

San Bra Love,'Hand-Carved Sese Wood Sculpture of a Woman from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood in a creative shape, a woman raises her hands above her head. Ghanaian artisan Cynthia Danquah creates this sculpture, named San Bra, meaning "come back" in Akan. ... more

Playful Kitten,'Black and Green Cat Wood Decorative Jar from Ghana'

Handcrafted of sese wood, a playful kitten keeps your valuables safe. Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson creates this decorative jar, featuring a color scheme in black and green. ... more

Baule Container,'Baule-Themed Wood Decorative Jar from Ghana'

Decorated with traditional Baule tribe figures, this decorative jar is hand-carved from sese wood. Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim creates this striking jar, which is treated with a clay rub that results in a rustic finish. ... more

Yoruba Woman,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture of a Yoruba Woman from Ghana'

Holding her breast in her hands, a Yoruba woman is captured in Ghanaian sese wood, hand-carved by artisan Christian Kwesi Tawiah. He accentuates the sculpture with an antiqued finish and tribal marks on her cheeks. Featuring a round base and top, it... ... more

Togbe Ge,'Hand-Carved Sese Wood Accent Table from Ghana'

Holding his head in his hands, an African man forms the pedestal of this table, which is diligently hand-carved from sese wood by Ghanaian artisans. Raphat Asigbey designs this table, its top decorated with triangular patterns in embossed aluminum.... ... more

Twin Mother,'Black Sese Wood Twin Mother Sculpture from Ghana'

Holding her twins in her arms, a loving mother is depicted in this striking sculpture from Ghana. Enoch Adjei hand-carves this sculpture from sese wood, given a shiny black finish. Hand-painted designs accentuate the mother's clothes and babies' swaddles. ... more

Ashanti Poise,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Ashanti Sculpture from Ghana'

Full of poise, this Ghanaian sculpture is hand-carved of sese wood and given an antiqued finish. Christian Kwesi Tawiah creates the sculpture to depict a woman. He draws inspiration from the Ashanti tribe of Africa, depicting a woman with braided hair... ... more

Elegant Horns,'Hand-Carved African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved of Ghanaian sese wood, this African mask features an enigmatic face with two elegant horns that climb towards the sky. Rita Addo Zakour designs the mask, featuring a two-tone color scheme in black and beige with red accents that are painted... ... more

Surely,'Hand-Painted Sese Wood Turtle Sculpture from Ghana'

Crafted of sese wood, a charming turtle will surely win the race. Ghanaian artisan K. Baka creates this sculpture, painting the turtle by hand with multicolored motifs that evoke traditional African designs. ... more

Tribal Peacock,'Hand Carved Sese Wood Wall Mask with Peacock from Ghana'

Inspired by the Guro tribe of the Ivory Coast, whose masks represent spirits of the underworld, artisan Eva Asantewa Amakye handcrafts this wall mask. Using sese wood, the artisan carves a colorful peacock onto the top of the red and black mask. ... more

Galloping Horse,'Horse-Themed Sese Wood Accent Table from Ghana'

Shaped like the legs of a horse, the four legs of this Ghanaian accent table are carefully hand-carved by local artisans. Raphat Asigbey designs this animal-themed table, which is accented by a rustic finish. Triangular patterns decorate this table's... ... more