Ancient Lovers,'Handcrafted Traditional Sese Wood and Ceramic Sculpture'

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

Novica Handmade Twisted Globe Sese Wood Sculpture

Three pensive men hold the weight of the world on their shoulders in this singular sculpture by West Africa's Kwasi Asante. ... more

World Menagerie Allessio Sankofa Bird Message Sese Wood Sculpture Wood in Black/Brown | 19 H x 7.8 W x 3.9 D in | Wayfair 205870

Working in native sese wood, Allessio 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 embossed aluminum and copper. This is understood as "go... ... more

World Menagerie Valcourt African Woman Loves Life Sese Wood Sculpture Wood in Black/Brown | 22 H x 4.7 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair 188485

With arms upraised, she puts her hands together as though in prayer or celebration in a sculpture by Valcourt. She works in African sese wood to carve the stylized portrait, and adds the rich textures of embossed aluminum. She names her design Walayo,... ... 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

Bloomsbury Market Medici Ancient Man Mask Sculpture Wood in Brown/Gray | 18.75 H x 7 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair 9AB026D6A0DF4BC7936B7AAEF2DE2E0C

The artisan carves a faithful sese wood replica of the tete ni mask of the Akan people. Meaning "ancient man," it is worn during special celebrations as a reminder of their forefathers, who remain with them in spirit. | Bloomsbury Market Medici Ancient... ... more

Chancay Duality,'Male and Female Chancay Ceramic Replica Sculptures from Peru'

For this pair of traditional cuchimilco sculptures, Peruvian artisan Walter Jose Acosta draws inspiration from the ancient Chancay culture of South America. Crafted of ceramic, the sculptures depict a nude male and female that stand side-by-side,... ... more

Happy Welcome,'Handcrafted 7 Piece Nativity Scene Set Ceramic Sculptures'

Feriberto Aylas creates a nativity scene of endearing naiveté. Wearing a traditional chullo hat, and angel stands next to Mary and Joseph. Baby Jesus smiles from the manger as a cow and donkey stand guard. The master ceramist crafts and paints each... ... more

Daaga,'Hand-Carved Traditional Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo designs a captivating sese wood sculpture embellished with aluminum accents. Hand-carved in Ghana with a palette of brown, red and black tones, this elegant piece of art is inspired by the Ewe word Daaga , meaning sage man."" ... more

Save Our Wildlife,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture of a Traditional Wild Cat'

"This sculpture was inspired by my visit to an African reserve, which reinforced my love for wildlife and the need to preserve it from extinction. The sculpture is to sensitize us as humans to appreciate the beauty of the wildlife, which forms part of... ... 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

Altar to Heritage,'Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Sculpture in Green and Red'

Emmanuel Nyadedzor pays homage to his heritage in his newest creation, made from sese wood in the classic Ghanaian style. After working long hours with traditional techniques and painting the details in a green hue, the artisan presents this sculpture... ... more

'Hand-Painted Mother Child Wood Sculpture with Brass Accents'

Painstakingly painted and carved by hand from sese wood, this abstract sculpture depicting a mother and her child captures the essence of maternal love in a way that is both powerful and alluring. The vibrant orange hue with a distressed finish lends... ... more

Biakoye Mask,'Ghanaian Sese Wood Mask Sculpture with Aluminum Plating'

Hand-carved from sese wood, this sculpture depicts a beautifully ornamented mask. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour names this sculpture Biakoye , an Akan word meaning "one love". The face is painted in subtle tones of green, yellow and white, while... ... more

Fortune Mask,'Hand Crafted Ghanaian Sese Wood Mask Sculpture'

Hand-carved from sese wood, this exquisite sculpture depicts the visage of a man with brass plated eyes. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour details this original sculpture with etchings throughout the forehead, nose and bust, which is also adorned with... ... 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

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

Ntiase,'Ghanaian Sese Wood Sculpture with Brass and Bead Accents'

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". The face is ornamented with brass plating and bright... ... 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

'Born in a Canoe' - Peruvian Nativity Scene Ceramic Sculpture

The Holy Family sails on a traditional reed canoe in this endearing nativity scene by Alberto Aparicio Canchari. Known as caballito de totora the canoe is filled with three sacks destined as offerings to the land. The beige one is filled with water the... ... 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

Enchanting Elephant,'Jali Style Wood Elephant Sculpture'

This enchanting small kadam wood sculpture is the work of Ashish Mehta in India. In traditional jali style (where an item is ornamented with perforations or lattice work), the artisan carves an elephant with his trunk raised. In a remarkable feat of... ... more

'Hand-Painted Wood Egg Sculpture with Bali Offering Motif'

Depicting a traditional Balinese Hindu offering of fruit called gebogan , this egg sculpture is a wonderful home accent. Ketut Bungkling carefully paints the albesia wood egg by hand in admirable detail. The sculpture arrives on a golden wood base. ... more

'Four Young Elephants' (set of 4) - Lacquered Wood Elephant Sculptures

Walking through a Thai forest four young elephants enjoy one another's company. Nantana Sompamitre crafts the regal quartet from rain tree wood. A symbol of Old Siam the elephants display Thailand's traditional lacquer art. ... more

Wood statuette, 'Thinking Shadow' - Sese Wood Sculpture

Hand-carved from native sese wood this contemporary sculpture boasts extraordinary visual textures. Rita Addo Zakour etches a cross into the middle section and names the piece Dwenewoho. The word comes from the Akan people and means think about yourself. ... 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

Altar to Beauty,'Handcrafted Sese Wood and Aluminum Sculpture from Ghana'

Emmanuel Nyadedzor pays homage to beauty in his newest creation, made from sese wood in the classic Ghanaian style. After working long hours with traditional techniques, the artisan handcrafts this sculpture depicting a woman whose long hair creates... ... more

Hunter Head,'Red and Black Sese Wood Sculpture with Aluminum Accents'

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 depiction of the ancestral hunters of the region, using... ... more

Connected Lovers,'Sese Wood and Aluminum Lover Sculpture from Ghana'

Evoking traditional African fertility dolls, this sculpture is created by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng. He carefully hand-carves this sculpture from sese wood, depicting two lovers that sit side-by-side on a bench. One holds a baby in her arms, but... ... more

Egyptian Cat,'Rustic Sese Wood Cat Wall Sculpture from Ghana'

Showcasing stripes of black and brown, an Egyptian cat is depicted in this wall sculpture from Ghana. Winfred Korley creates this sculpture, which he hand-carves from a single piece of sese wood and treats with a rustic finish. ... more

'Hand-Carved Sese Wood Africa Family Tree Wall Sculpture'

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 Africa. Two women can be found with walking sticks, one... ... more

Horse Profile,'Rustic Sese Wood Horse Wall Sculpture from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, the profile of a horse with red spots adds the beauty of wildlife to any home. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this wall sculpture, which he paints by hand and treats with a rustic finish. ... more

Wild Bambara,'Hand Carved Sese Wood and Iron Antelope Sculpture'

Emmanuel Austin Ankude's skillfully crafted antelope sculpture is just what your home decor is missing. The Ghanaian artist uses textured iron with a rustic finish to create the sculpture, hand carving sese wood horns and suspending two iron rings from... ... 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

Black Akuaba,'Sese Wood and Brass Akuaba Doll Sculpture from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, this charming akuaba fertility doll will bring the spirit of Africa to your home. Ghana's Godfred France designs this sculpture, which depicts a female with an exaggerated head. The sculpture is painted black and accentuated... ... more

Somuyie,'Sese Wood Female Form Sculpture Crafted in Ghana'

By Ghanaian artisan Ransford Bediako, this sculpture depicts a woman in a kneeling position as she balances a large bowl atop her head. The artist hand-carves this feminine sculpture from a single piece of sese wood, which is then treated with a... ... more

Ohemaa II,'Hand Carved Sese Wood Figurative Sculpture'

Anna Yawson in Ghana calls her graceful sculpture Ohemaa , a Ghanaian Akan word that means "queen." The artisan hand carves the figure from local sese wood before painting the surface black, green, and orange. Upon her head, the figure balances a... ... more