Handmade Yaa Asantewaa Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 38 x 15 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

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

World Menagerie Acres Hand Made Cloisonne Enamel Floral Egg w/ Wood Stand Metal in Red | 3 H x 1.5 W x 1.5 D in | Wayfair

Features:Hand-painted enamelHand made cloisonneProduct Type: SculptureSubject: AnimalsColor: Primary Material: MetalMaterial Details: Quantity: 1Handmade: YesAge Group: AdultBatteries Included: NoBattery Composition: Lead Acid Battery Composition:... ... 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Giraffe II Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 34 x 13 x 9

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 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 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 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 Ahoufe Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 49 x 15 x 11

Update (November, 2019) "I joined NOVICA 10 years ago through a friend. I have seen a massive change in the way I work. The way I design and handle my works now is very different; especially with measurements. ... 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 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 Family (small) Teakwood sculpture (Ghana) - 34 x 17 x 16

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

NOVICA Handmade Bush Pig Ebony Wood Sculpture - 12.25" H x 5" W x 3.9" D

Hand-carved from a single piece of ebony wood, this sculpture is designed by Ghana's Theophilus Anum. The sculpture depict a bush pig, its nose pointed towards the ground in search of food. A shiny finish accentuates the natural grain of the ebony wood. ... more

Handmade War Akofena Wood wall decor (Ghana) - 60 x 15 x 9

I was born at Nsawam in Southern Ghana on February 16. I am very sociable and love making friends. My story all began at a tender age when my parents had to move to Nigeria to seek greener pastures and be able to take care of us. ... more

Handmade African Animals (set of 4) Teak sculptures (Ghana) - 22 x 17 x 9

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 Mother Chimp Ebony sculpture (Ghana) - 19 x 12 x 9

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 African Antelopes (set of 5) Teak sculptures (Ghana) - 21 x 15 x 7

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 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 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 Accra Eagle Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 49 x 31 x 29

I am a humble, respectful and a sociable person. I am also a designer. I've loved drawing since I was a child. I also love playing soccer and I joined a local team in my neighborhood. I get my inspiration from God. ... more

Handmade Monkey Wisdom (4.5 inches) Ebony sculpture (Ghana) - 17 x 15 x 7

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 Mothers Children Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 23 x 17 x 14

"My name is Raymond Afari Yaw. I was born in 1979 in the eastern region of Ghana. My style of artwork is Abstract. My friends would describe me as a trustworthy and honest person. "I became interested in the arts while in school. ... more

Handmade Fruit Seller Sese Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 19" H x 5" W x 3.1" D

Steadying the basket on her head, a woman brings colorful fruits to sell in this modern sculpture from Ghana. By Victoria Agyepomaa, the sese wood sculpture is expertly carved by hand and finished with painted details. ... more

Handmade New Mother Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 82 x 16 x 10

My ability to work with masks is inborn, and my greatest inspiration is to preserve our rich cultural heritage. I'm Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo, born in Accra on September 12, 1965. I have two sisters and a brother. ... more

Handmade Man Named Asuo Ghanaian wood sculpture (Ghana) - 52 x 20 x 11

Update (July, 2019) "Oh what a relief…oh what a joy. This has been my song for the past 7 years since I joined NOVICA. I must say it has been a blessing. "In the beginning, the sourcing agents came for items from my shop. ... more

Handmade Auntie Abena Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 26.5" H x 4.7" W x 4.7" D

Working in sese wood, Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng hand-carves this striking African sculpture. The sculpture depicts the face of a woman, given a black finish. At her forehead, embossed aluminum creates the image of a bird. ... more

Handmade Joy of Motherhood Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 50 x 16 x 11

My ability to work with masks is inborn, and my greatest inspiration is to preserve our rich cultural heritage. I'm Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo, born in Accra on September 12, 1965. I have two sisters and a brother. ... 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