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

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 Akuaba Of The Ashanti I Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 18" H x 6" W x 3.1" D

Abdulai Osman Adam reinterprets tradition with his extraordinary version of the legendary Akuaba, the fertility doll of the Ashanti people. ... more

Handmade Ashanti Friendship Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 32 x 12 x 10

Nana Frimpong is the chief carver for the king of the Ashanti. Frimpong's artistry has been featured on BBC's The World program, and in periodicals including Business Week, The Christian Science Monitor, and The Washington Post. ... more

World Menagerie Robert Nortey Royal Horns Ashanti Sese Wood Mask Wall Decor in Brown | 37 H x 5 W in | Wayfair 49706

Symbolizing strength, this carving revels in the power of authentic and ancestral design. Known as a horn mask, the piece presents the face of an Ashanti king, his powerful expression elongated by vertical protrusions. Robert Nortey and the artisans of... ... more

World Menagerie Edalene Ashanti Sankofa Bird Wood Sculpture Wood in Brown/Gray | 14.3 H x 9 W x 3.9 D in | Wayfair 205866

Working in native 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 embossed aluminum and copper. This is understood as "go back... ... more

Bungalow Rose 2 Piece Ashanti & Wood Fertility Dolls Set Wood in Black/Blue/Brown | 14 H x 4.9 W x 3.5 D in | Wayfair

Traditionally given to Ashanti women who hope to have children, this pair of fertility dolls are designed by Raphat Asigbey in Ghana. A male and a female figure are hand-carved from Sese wood, given a painted finish in hues of blue, green, and black... ... more

Ashanti Pair,'Rustic Sese Wood Sculptures of an Ashanti Couple (Pair)'

Standing side-by-side, an Ashanti pair holds their bellies. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this cultural pair of sculptures; each figure is hand-carved from sese wood and treated with a rustic finish. Colorful jewelry beaded with recycled... ... 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

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 Ashanti,'Ashanti-Style Wood Fertility Dolls from Ghana (Pair)'

Traditionally given to Ashanti women who hope to have children, this pair of fertility dolls is designed by Raphat Asigbey in Ghana. A male and a female figure are hand-carved from sese wood, given a painted finish in hues of blue, green, and black... ... more

'Ashanti Friendship' - Fair Trade Cultural Wood Sculpture

Carved by hand from African sese wood this sculpture is filled with meaning. It depicts two men clasping hands in a gesture of friendship and union. Chief Carver Nana Frimpong presents a piece from Ghana's Ashanti people. ... 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

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

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

Wood fertility doll, 'Ashanti Girl' - Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture

Standing with open arms this doll symbolizes fertility according to the Ashanti people of Ghana. Her face is beautiful and expressive and she serves as a proud emblem of tradition. Winfred Korley carves this image by hand dressing her in beads. ... more

Wood fertility doll, 'Ashanti Mother' - Fertility Doll Wood Sculpture

The Ashanti women of Ghana regard this doll as a fertility talisman. They take her along with them everywhere for the doll is believed to foster conception preferably a daughter. Winfred Korley celebrates West African beliefs and customs with a hand... ... more

Wood sculpture, 'Ashanti Sankofa Bird'

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 embossed aluminum and copper. This is understood as go... ... 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

Queen's Authority,'Handcrafted Authentic Ashanti Ottoman Stool from Ghana'

Ghana's Awudu Saaed transforms native sese wood into an authentic Ashanti throne stool. A sign of authority in West Africa, this beautiful throne ottoman is embellished with hand-embossed aluminum. Adinkra symbols cover the legs; these symbols convey... ... more

African wood sculpture, 'Ashanti Fertility Doll V'

Fertility dolls such as this one by Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante were traditionally given to Ashanti women who were unable to conceive. The artisan carves the figure by hand from native sese wood and adds recycled glass bead jewelry. ... more

Akan Ashanti Doll II,'West African Beaded Wood Fertility Doll Statuette'

Saeed Musah of Ghana designs this original akuaba or fertility doll. The figure is carved by hand from sese wood and adorned with recycled glass beads and brass inlay. Such dolls are sometimes carried by West African women who are hoping to conceive... ... more

Wood sculpture, 'Akuaba of the Ashanti I'

Abdulai Osman Adam reinterprets tradition with his extraordinary version of the legendary Akuaba the fertility doll of the Ashanti people. According to legend there once was a woman who couldn't conceive so the village priest told her to craft a doll... ... 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

Elephant Fight,'Elephant-Themed Sese Wood Wall Sculpture from Ghana'

Engaging in combat, two elephants are depicted in this energetic wall sculpture from Gahna. Raphat Asigbey designs this piece of wall decor, which is hand-carved of sese wood by local artisans. A shiny black finish with painted designs completes this... ... more

Lion Roar,'Sese Wood Sculpture of a Lion from Ghana'

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

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Black Rhino' Sculpture (Ghana)

'When I see the size and shape of the rhino it makes me think of the Creator's infinite creativity,' says George Obeng as he hand-carves this sculpture. He expertly details the rhino's unique body in this sese wood sculpture. ... more

Torgbi,'Hand-Carved Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo designs a fascinating sese wood sculpture hand-painted in brown, yellow and black tones. Hand-carved in Ghana, this wonderful piece of art is inspired by the Ewe word Torgbi , meaning wise grown man."" ... more

Profile of a Queen,'Carved Sese Wood Sculpture of an African Woman from Ghana'

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 scarf around the head with a wrap in tones of... ... more

Posing Woman,'Rustic Sese Wood Female Form Sculpture from Ghana'

Standing in a one-legged pose with her arms stretched back, the figure of a sensual woman graces any home. Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani creates this sculpture, which he carves by hand from sese wood and treats with clay for a rustic finish. ... more

Welcome Drum,'Sese Wood Sculpture of Drummer from Ghana'

After visiting festivals in the northern region of Ghana, artisan Joseph Boateng found creative inspiration in the customs he observed. One such tradition was the presence of Atinga drummers, who played their drums as both a welcome and farewell to... ... more

Yellow Giraffe,'Hand-Carved Sese Wood Giraffe Sculpture from Ghana'

Craning its neck as if to get a better look, this giraffe is hand-carved from Ghanaian sese wood. Enoch Adjei creates this striking sculpture, which is given a striking yellow finish. ... more

Bambara Native,'Hand Crafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Emmanuel Austin Ankude in Ghana crafts this fascinating sculpture to honor the Bambara people, a Mande ethnic group who have been found throughout every country in mainland West Africa. The artisan hand carves the sculpture from sese wood with a two... ... more

Good Father,'Sese Wood Father and Child Sculpture in Red from Ghana'

Lifting up his son, this good father will bring a sense of family love to any setting. Ghana's Raphat Asigbey designs this parenthood-inspired sculpture, which is hand-carved from sese wood and finished in cheerful red. ... more

Old Couple,'Handmade Sese Wood Sculpture of a Sitting Couple from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, an elderly couple shares a loving moment together on a bench. The man rests his arm around his wife's shoulder while she places her hand on his waist. Remarks the designer, "It was their love that brought them this far." ... more

'Hand-Carved Rustic Sese Wood Fish Sculpture from Ghana'

Leaping out of the water, this charming fish will make the perfect addition to your home or beach cottage. Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed hand-carves this sculpture from sese wood, painted in tones of brown and blue. A clay rub gives the sculpture a... ... more

Sky Man,'Abstract Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Named "Sky Man," this sculpture depicts a human figure whose head stretches like a teardrop towards the sky. Ghana's Akoma of West Africa presents this abstract sculpture, hand-carved from sese wood. ... more

Nea Oko Nsu,'Black Sese Wood Sculpture of a Woman with a Pot from Ghana'

Depicting a woman carrying a pot of water atop her head, this Ghanaian sculpture is whimsically titled Nea Oko Nsu, an Akan adage that means "the one who goes to fetch water breaks the pot." Ransford Bediako designs this sculpture, which he hand-carves... ... more