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

World Menagerie Robert Nortey Royal Horns Ashanti Sese Wood Mask Wall Decor 37.0 H x 5.0 W in black/gray in Brown | 37" H X 5" W | 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

Novica Handmade Ashanti Fertility Doll V African Wood Sculpture

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

Bungalow Rose Ashanti Dots African Mask Sculpture 13.75 H x 3.9 W x 2.0 D in/brown/green, Wood in Black | 13.75" H X 3.9" W X 2" D | Wayfair

Hand-painted in contrasting colors, K. Baka's wall mask is hard to miss. The artist in Ghana uses local sese wood to hand carve the mask, engraving the eyes with notched patterns. A white floral motif pops against the green, black, and crimson... ... more

Novica Handmade Akuaba Of The Ashanti Ii Wood Sculpture

Ghanaian artisan Abdulai Osman Adam reinterprets tradition with an original 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 Horned King Ashanti Wood Mask Wall Décor 37.0 H x 5.5 W in/white in Brown | 37" H X 5.5" W | Wayfair 49705

Displaying the visage of an Ashanti king, this mask beautifully symbolizes cultural strength. Embossed brass plates adorn the richness of hand-carved sese wood, while horns rise proudly above, evoking a kind of vertical symmetry. Robert Nortey exhibits... ... more

Ashanti Dots,'Hand-Painted Sese Wood Wall Mask'

Hand-painted in contrasting colors, K. Baka's wall mask is hard to miss. The artist in Ghana uses local sese wood to hand carve the mask, engraving the eyes with notched patterns. A white floral motif pops against the green, black, and crimson background. ... 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 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

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

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

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

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

Efo Kple,'Hand Made Sese Wood Couple Masks (Pair)'

Raphat Asigbey in Ghana designs a pair of masks depicting a male and female married couple. Ghanaian artisans hand carve the two masks from local sese wood before painting their hair a deep blue, which contrasts beautifully with the red of their faces.... ... more

Ghanaian Lovers,'Hand-Painted Romantic Sese Wood Sculpture of Couple'

Samuel Okyere pays homage to love and romance with a Ghanaian-inspired sculpture made from sturdy sese wood. Depicting a couple in a tender embrace, the artisan uses sinuous formations to add a modern touch to the artwork, finishing each element with... ... more

Akoma Couple,'Romantic Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, a loving couple celebrates romance in this sculpture from Ghana. Enoch Adjei creates this sculpture, which depicts the couple holding a red heart above their heads. A black finish accentuates the couple. The sculpture is... ... more

Wood fertility doll, 'Beautiful Ashanti Mother'

Youthful and beautiful her stylized contours are hand-carved from African sese wood and she wears colorful seed bead jewelry. Emmanuel Opoku Asante crafts this fertility doll as a woman blessed with two toddlers and an infant. Believed to assist a... ... more

Wood fertility doll, 'Blessed Ashanti Mother'

Youthful and beautiful her stylized contours are hand-carved from African sese wood and she wears colorful seed bead jewelry. Emmanuel Opoku Asante crafts this fertility doll as a woman blessed with two toddlers and an infant. Believed to assist a... ... more

Wood wall adornments, 'Fork and Spoon' (pair)

This charming decorative spoon and fork pair make a gracious accent to any decor. Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves the pair of wall sculptures by hand from native sese wood etching the handles with curved grooves and perpendicular lines. The... ... more

Bali Cat Couple in Dark Grey,'Hand Made Wood Cat Sculptures Dark Grey (Pair) Indonesia'

Hand-carved from local albesia wood, this pair of sculptures depicts a couple of cats wearing cotton clothing. The female cat holds an umbrella while the male stands by her side. Designed by Indonesian artisan Nengah Sudarsana, these sculptures make a... ... more

Balinese Wedding Couple,'Hand Carved Suar Wood Balinese Couple Sculptures (Pair)'

A Balinese couple kneels in traditional clothes with their hands pressed together in this pair of beautiful sculptures from Bali's Wayan Rendah. Known locally as Loro Blonyo, or 'the inseparable couple', the pair are usually given as a wedding gift.... ... 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

Royal Duo,'Two Sese Wood Brown Elephant Statuettes from Ghana'

A royal elephant duo is hand-carved of African sese wood to resemble a mother and child. This pair of statuettes from Ghana is accented with embossed aluminum sheet that resembles regal dress. Enoch Afram designs and crafts these statuettes, giving... ... more

World Menagerie Fric Ashanti Friendship Figurine 3.9 H x 11.75 W x 3.2 D in brown/Wood in Red | 3.9" H X 11.75" W X 3.2" D | Wayfair

Carved by hand from African sese wood, this product is filled with meaning. It depicts two men clasping hands in a gesture of friendship and union. The artisan presents a piece from Ghana's Ashanti people. | World Menagerie Fric Ashanti Friendship... ... more

Soyaya,'Artisan Handmade African Sese Wood Sculpture Lovers Kissing'

Soyaya is a Hausa word that means "lovers" and is depicted here in a beautiful, hand carved sese wood sculpture of a couple embracing in a kiss. West African artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves each piece using local tools and finishes each in rich... ... more

Shadow Lovers,'Romantic Sese Wood Sculpture in Black from Ghana'

Grasping each other's shoulders, a pair of lovers shares a romantic embrace. Ghanaian artisan Felix Senyor creates this sculpture, carved by hand from sese wood. The lovers' bodies and arms form a heart shape. ... more

Couple with Pots,'Male and Female Ebony Wood Sculptures from Ghana (Pair)'

This elegantly sleek pair of sculptures is hand-carved by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. They depict the elongated figures of a man and a woman, both carrying large pots on top of their heads. The pieces are carved from sustainable ebony wood... ... more

Chicken Couple in Beige,'Hand Carved Wood Chicken Sculptures in Beige (Pair)'

Togog Suyasa uses his own designs to pull himself out of economic hardship, presenting this pair of sculptures. Hand-carved from local Indonesian albesia wood, they are formed in the shape of a rooster and hen, standing side-by-side. With a beige and... ... more

Bali Cat Couple,'Hand Made Wood Cat Sculptures (Pair) from Indonesia'

Inspired by his love for animals, Nengah Sudarsana crafts this pair of sartorial cat sculptures. Hand-carved from Indonesian albesia wood, the felines wear blue gingham clothing. The girl kitty holds a matching umbrella. ... more

Fante Fertility Twins,'Wood sculptures (Pair)'

"In the Fante culture, the fetish priest gives these fertility dolls (male and female) to married couples who desire twins," explains Winfred Korley. "The tribal mark on both cheeks is meant to protect them from evil. It is believed that carrying these... ... more

Asantewaa,'Hand-Carved Sese Wood Queen Asantewaa African Wall Mask'

Joana Addo creates a stunning African mask to commemorate the famed Ashanti warrior queen Asantewaa. Her decisive expression is hand-carved from seasoned sese wood, then given rich textures with hand embossed aluminum repoussé. The queen is shown in... ... more

Novica Handmade Bali Cat Couple In Dark Grey Wood Sculptures (Pair)

Hand-carved from local albesia wood, this pair of sculptures depicts a couple of cats wearing cotton clothing. The female cat holds an umbrella while the male stands by her side. ... more

World Menagerie Allessio Sankofa Bird Message Sese Sculpture 19.0 H x 7.8 W x 3.9 D in/brown/orange in Black | 19" H X 7.8" W X 3.9" D | Wayfair

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

Grey Whale Couple,'Unique Hand Carved Wood Whale Sculpture'

Artisan Yudi Suardi of Bali appreciates the unique look that natural benalu wood (related to mistletoe) lends to his sculptures. Each piece is different, making each sculpture a one-of-a-kind work of art. Here the artisan carves a realistic pair of... ... more

Wood sculptures, 'Colorful African Elephants' (pair)

Two proud pachyderms spend time together. Carved by hand of sese wood the elephants are adorned with tiny seed beads crafted of recycled glass. Artisan Theophilus Sackey adds white tusks to his sculptures. ... more

'African Tilapia Fish' (pair) - Beaded Wood Sculptures

Evoking the tilapia that flourish in Lake Bosomtwe Anna Yawson presents two handsome sculptures. The fish are carved by hand from native sese wood. One is embellished with richly textured aluminum repousse while the other features intricate beadwork... ... more

Ghanaian Sankofa Birds,'Ghanaian Sankofa Bird Wood Sculptures (Pair)'

Working in native sese wood, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates a pair of birds as sculptures. One holds a golden egg while both turn to look behind them. An Ashanti icon, the birds depict a traditional adinkra symbol known as the sankofa. This is understood... ... more