Handmade She Loves Life Sese Wood Sculpture (Ghana)

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

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

Handmade Sese Wood 'Akpa Fish' Sculpture (Ghana)

Sleek sese wood and richly textured aluminum repousse come to life as a fish sculpture. Carved by hand, this elegant sculpture is designed by Anna Yawson in Ghana. ... more

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

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

Breakwater Bay Korovia Teak Wood Handmade Anchor Sculpture w/ Mosaic Live Edge Pieces Wood in Black/Brown/Gray | Wayfair

Style this wooden anchor sculpture on a console or mantle in your coastal home, paired with a glass vase and fresh greenery. This is a single brown colored teak statue. Nautical style. | Breakwater Bay Korovia Teak Wood Handmade Anchor Sculpture w/... ... 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

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

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 Togbe Sese Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 18" H x 6.5" W x 4.1" D

Referred to as 'Togbe,' a chief from the Ewe tribe is regally attired with a cloak and embossed aluminum details in this African sculpture. Rita Addo Zakour pays homage to Ghanaian traditions with this hand-carved sese wood sculpture. ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'Shango' Sculpture (Ghana)

Rita Addo Zakour in Ghana celebrates 'Shango,' the benevolent Yoruba god of storm and drumming with the staff-like design of this admirable sculpture. ... 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 Beaded Sese Wood 'Tribal Salmon' Sculpture (Ghana)

Carved by hand from native sese wood, a salmon swims upstream in this sculpture from Ghana. The elegant fish sculpture features embossed aluminum on the lateral fins and intricate bead work covers the head in a design by Anna Yawson. ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'Hold the World Gently' Sculpture (Ghana)

'In the Akan language we say, 'mo moyen nkuta wiase se kosua,' which means 'hold the world gently in our hands like an egg,' says Eric Darko of this sculpture. His vision for world peace finds expression in this sculpture, which he carves of sese wood. ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Beautiful Lady' Sculpture , Handmade in Ghana

Sculpted of African sese wood, a young lady is beautiful from all angles in a sculpture by George Obeng. He names this statuette Obaa Sima (Ideal Woman) in the language of Ghana's Akan people. ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'Black African Duck' Sculpture (Ghana)

Carving sleek African sese wood, Ghana's Anna Yawson creates a graceful duck sculpture. The hand-painted sculpture features richly textured aluminum on the wings. ... more

Handmade Beaded Sese Wood 'African Tilapia Fish' Sculptures (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Evoking the tilapia that flourish in Lake Bosomtwe, Anna Yawson presents two handsome sculptures. ... more

Wood sculpture, 'She Loves Life' - Fair Trade Wood Sculpture

Named Walayo ?û a Ga word meaning A woman who enjoys life this elegant sculpture is the work of Anna Yawson. She works in African sese wood to carve the stylized portrait and adds the rich textures of embossed aluminum. On the skirt the gye nyam is an... ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'She Empowers the Hunter' Sculpture (Ghana)

This female sculpture is given to Akuapim hunters to assure their success. To carve this sese wood sculpture Eric Danquah recalls the legend of a woman who traced an animal in a hunter's forehead so he may always be successful and feed his family. ... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Red Lovers,'Romantic Sese Wood Sculpture in Red from Ghana'

Holding each other in a passionate embrace, two lovers are depicted in this romantic sculpture designed by Raphat Asigbey in Ghana. This sculpture is hand-carved from sese wood, depicting a woman who is lifted up by her lover. This sculpture is painted... ... 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