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African Wood Sculpture with Cotton Kente, "Ga Chief"

Name: African Wood Sculpture with Cotton Kente, 'Ga Chief'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 209002
Price: 169.91 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (10 reviews)

Product ID: 209002

by Winfred Korley (10)

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

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

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Winfred Korley

West Africa

Hand-carved wood sculptures

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Martha

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Nov 27, 2024

“Uniquely beautiful”

I love it and get compliments on it all the time.

Purchased Item Texture of Love, Handcrafted Wood Heart-Shaped Wall Mirror from Ghana

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Diana

From Seattle Washington

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Dec 22, 2022

“Wondrtful table”

This is a very nicely constructed well thought out table. The workmanship is great and it comes well packaged.

Purchased Item African Sweethearts, Wood accent table

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Linda

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Nov 07, 2019

“Table from Africa”

I love this table, it was so easy to put together and it very nicely made and the red color is really bright and the black contrast is stunning. I am so glad I purchased it , thank you.

to stand alone as a showpiece or put something on top

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Microcredit Financing

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.

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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Meet the Artist

Winfred Korley Hand-carved wood sculptures

"I developed the art of carving at a young age."

"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... read more