Gye Nyame Throne,'Rustic Adinkra Wood Wall Sculpture from Ghana'

Novica Handmade Gye Nyame Throne Wood Wall Sculpture

Hand-carved from sese wood, the Adinkra symbol Gye Nyame, meaning "except for God," is depicted in this wall sculpture from Ghana. ... more

Novica Handmade Gye Nyame Trophy Wood Sculpture

Artisan Kwasi Asante in Ghana creates a truly original sculpture that is formed like a trophy. The sculpture is carved by hand of sese wood to feature the gye nyame adinkra symbol and painted a rich brown. ... more

Bungalow Rose Gye Nyame Wood Decorative Comb Porcelain/Ceramic in Gray/Orange | 14.5 H x 5.5 W x 0.8 D in | Wayfair

By Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante, this decorative comb is crafted of Sese wood for a cultural addition to your wall decor. The portion above the comb's teeth is etched with cross and line patterns, while the handle is hand-carved into the... ... 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

Bungalow Rose Adinkra Doll Original Adinkra Symbols African Wood Figurine Glass in Brown/Gray | 17 H x 3.5 W x 3 D in | Wayfair

Inspired by tradition and Akan beliefs, Abdulai Osman Adam designs this admirable sculpture featuring two legendary Adinkra images. Adinkra is visual symbols that represent concepts or aphorisms. Detailed in embossed aluminum is Gye Nyame, praising... ... more

World Menagerie None But God Hand Carved & Painted Adinkra Symbol Mask Wall Décor in Brown/Green | 10 H x 3.9 W in | Wayfair 229644

Etched on the foreheads of this pair of masks is the Adinkra symbol gye nyame, which signifies the omnipotence and immortality of God. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu of Ghana carves the pair by hand from native sese wood, and paints them in red, green, brown,... ... more

Gye Nyame Power,'Decorative Box with Adinkra Symbol in Hand Carved Ebony Wood'

Hand-carved of ebony wood, this decorative box is crowned with Gye Nyame, the most important of all the Adinkra symbols of the Akan people. Meaning "no one except God," it recognizes God's omnipotence. This versatile box from West Africa is proudly... ... more

Twin Comb,'Hand Carved Wood Wall Art Sculpture from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani carves this sese wood comb sculpture by hand, featuring twin faces side by side as the handle. The sculpture is meant to be hung as wall decor, and is given a rustic finish using acrylic paint and local clay. ... 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

Adinkra II,'Artisan Crafted Wood and Brass Adinkra Wall Decor'

Rich with West African symbolism, this decorative wall plaque is crafted by Musah Abdallah in Ghana. He carves it by hand from sese wood, and decorates it with neat triangles of brass and traditional Akan adinkra symbols. From top to bottom, he... ... more

Wood sculpture, 'Adinkra Doll'

Inspired by tradition and Akan beliefs Abdulai Osman Adam designs this admirable sculpture featuring two legendary Adinkra images. Adinkra are visual symbols that represent concepts or aphorisms. Detailed in embossed aluminum is Gye Nyame praising... ... 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

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

Passionate Lovers,'Romantic Sese Wood Wall Sculpture from Ghana'

Framed by a heart shape in black and red, two lovers gaze into each other's eyes. Ghanaian artisan Felix Senyor designs this wall sculpture, which he carves by hand from sese wood. ... more

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

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

Brewed in an African Kitchen,'Wood Wall Sculpture of African Cooks from Ghana'

Hand-carved of mansonia wood, this wall sculpture depicts the image of two African women pounding food in a large mortar above a stove. Wavy forms and a painted design give this wall sculpture a beautiful flair. Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor... ... more

Fante Drummer,'Colorful Mansonia Wood Wall Sculpture from Ghana'

Hand-carved of mansonia wood, this wall sculpture features abstract forms in brown, yellow, and green that resemble a walking stick. Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor creates the sculpture, inspired by the music of African drummers. ... 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

Palace Communication,'Wood Wall Sculpture of a Palace Trumpeter from Ghana'

Hand-carved of mansonia wood, this wall sculpture depicts the image of an African woman wearing yellow and black clothing as she plays a horn, shaped like a walking stick. Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor creates the sculpture, inspired by regal... ... 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

Black Sankofa,'Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana'

Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back. The word sankofa in the Twi dialect of Ghana means to... ... 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 Chiefs Machete of Love and Justice Wood wall sculpture (Ghana) - 53 x 16 x 10

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 Mahogany Wood 'Crucifix' Wall Sculpture (Ghana)

Carved by hand, this wall sculpture shows Jesus on the cross to atone for the sins of the human race. George Obeng in Ghana works in precious mahogany wood to create this reverent crucifix sculpture, a beautiful symbol of the Christian faith. ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Motherly Love' Wall Sculpture (Ghana)

Ghana's Kennedy K. Aseidu honors the loving bond as a mother breastfeeds her child in this inspired wall sculpture. He carves the wall sculpture by hand from sese wood and paints it with reverent artistry. ... more

Handmade Kings Fork Wood Wall Sculpture (Ghana) - 31" H x 5.75" W x 3.3" D

Eating utensils are much more significant than they are given credit for. ... more

Handmade Wood Wall Sculpture'Tree of Faces' (Ghana) - 17.75" H x 7" W x 0.8" D

Depicting a tree-like shape with faces sprouting from its limbs, this wall sculpture is hand-carved from local sese wood by Ghanaian artist Raymond Yaw Afari. ... more

Handmade She Loves Life Sese Wood Sculpture (Ghana)

Named 'Walayo,' the Ga word meaning 'A woman who enjoys life,' this sculpture is the work of Anna Yawson. She works in African sese wood to carve the statue, and adds embossed aluminum with 'Gye Nyame' Adinkra symbol proclaiming God's omnipresence. ... more

War Akofena,'Wood and Aluminum Sword Wall Decor from Ghana'

Ali Ibrahim in Ghana crafts a replica of a West African war sword, or akofena. The sword is one of many Ashanti Adinkra symbols that convey symbolic meanings and proverbs via visual icons. The war sword symbolizes courage, valor and heroism. Ibrahim... ... more

Wood wall sculpture, 'Chief's Machete of Tradition'

Carved by hand from sese wood this handsome sculpture is the work of Winfred Korley. Ghana's renowned handwoven kente cloth envelops the handle of a rustic machete. On the blade adinkra symbols include the gye nyame (the supremacy of God) and sankofa... ... 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

Sister Ama,'Batik Cotton Wall Hanging of an African woman from Ghana'

Against a black and brown background, the silhouette of an African woman, nicknamed "Sister Ama," is flanked by the Adinkra symbol Gye Nyame, which signifies the supremacy of God. Ghanaian artist K. Baka creates this lovely wall hanging. Crafted from... ... more

Lovers I,'Signed Batik Cotton Wall Hanging of Two Lovers from Ghana'

Against a brown and black background, two lovers share an embrace, flanked by the Adinkra symbol Gye Nyame, which signifies the supremacy of God. Ghanaian artist K. Baka creates this lovely wall hanging. Crafted from cotton, this long wall hanging is... ... more

Mother's Pride I,'Mother and Child Batik Cotton Wall Hanging from Ghana'

A mother carries her child on her back, flanked by the Adinkra symbol Gye Nyame, which signifies the supremacy of God. Ghanaian artist K. Baka creates this lovely wall hanging. Crafted from cotton, this long wall hanging is decorated using the batik... ... more

Handmade Christ on the Cross Mahogany wall sculpture (Ghana) - 47 x 29 x 10

George Obeng was born on March 30, 1952. His carvings are realized primarily in ebony wood, as the material is endowed with innate strength and beauty that requires no chemical enhancement. ... more

Novica Handmade Adinkra Ii African Wood Wall Decor

Rich with West African symbolism, this decorative wall plaque is crafted by Musah Abdallah in Ghana. He carves it by hand from sese wood, and decorates it with neat triangles of brass and traditional Akan adinkra symbols. ... more

Wood wall sculpture, 'Chief's Machete of Love and Justice'

Carved by hand from sese wood this handsome sculpture is the work of Winfred Korley. Ghana's renowned handwoven kente cloth envelops the handle of a rustic machete. On the blade adinkra symbols include the number one a heart and epa (law and justice).... ... more