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African Wood Sculpture with Cotton Kente, "Ga Chief"

Product ID: 209002

The bright cotton kente cloth this man wears is known as akwajan, and may only be worn by the Chief of the Ga people, as well as the Queen Mother.... more

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The bright cotton kente cloth this man wears is known as akwajan, and may only be worn by the Chief of the Ga people, as well as the Queen Mother. Winfred Korley shares the customs of southern Ghana with this hand-carved sese wood sculpture of a man wearing a yellow beaded necklace too. Finely detailed, the sculpture features an aged finish.

  • 0.47 kgs
  • 1.0 lbs
  • 36.5 cm H x 11 cm W x 7 cm D
  • 14.25" H x 4.3" W x 2.8" D

  • 100% cotton, sese wood and glass beads
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 209002
Winfred Korley
Winfred Korley

West Africa

Hand-carved wood sculptures

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Winfred Korley has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $200. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, his raw material, to increase production.

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