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Ebony Wood Sculpture of Akan Woman with Fruit Basket, "Ahokeka"

Name: Ebony Wood Sculpture of Akan Woman with Fruit Basket, 'Ahokeka'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 270286
Price: 110.61 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

Product ID: 270286

by Agnes Amponsah (2)

She steadies herself with one hand on her back while the other balances a basket full of fruit on her head. Her belly swells with new life. Dressed in... more

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She steadies herself with one hand on her back while the other balances a basket full of fruit on her head. Her belly swells with new life. Dressed in a flowery sarong, she remains ahokeka, or "active" in the Akan language. Designed by Agnes Amponsah, this admirable ebony wood sculpture is carved by hand in Ghana.

0.81 kgs
1.8 lbs

32.5 cm H x 10 cm W x 7 cm D
12.75" H x 3.9" W x 2.8" D

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Ebony wood
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 270286

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Agnes Amponsah

West Africa

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Glenn

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Dec 10, 2020

“very beautiful”

very beautiful carving, heavy substantial piece of ebony, thank you!

living room and study decoration

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Leonard

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Nov 03, 2018

“A beautiful box.”

This is a beautiful box, well designed and well made. The ebony is wonderfully dark and gives it a very satisfying weight when you hold it. I find myself smiling whenver I look at it.

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Agnes Amponsah Wood sculptures

"I'm inspired by my children, who push me to work harder, and seeing them succeed in life is my greatest desire."

"My name is Agnes Amponsah and I was born in Eastern Ghana in 1947. My friends say I'm fair, honest and respectful. "Since 1996, I've been a... read more