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Hand Carved African Ebony Monkey Sculpture, "Monkey Wisdom"

Name: Hand Carved African Ebony Monkey Sculpture, 'Monkey Wisdom'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 245740
Price: 92.09 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.86 (7 reviews)

Product ID: 245740

by Bright Kofi Agbetey (7)

A trio of monkeys is depicted in hand-carved ebony wood. One covers its ears, another its mouth, and the third places its hands over its eyes. They... more

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A trio of monkeys is depicted in hand-carved ebony wood. One covers its ears, another its mouth, and the third places its hands over its eyes. They convey the message that we should see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil. Bright Kofi Agbetey names the sculpture Kese, which means "monkey" in the Ewe language.

0.29 kgs
0.6 lbs

11.5 cm H x 14 cm W x 3 cm D
4.5" H x 5.5" W x 1.2" D

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US/Imperial

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: 245740

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Bright Kofi Agbetey

West Africa

Hand-carved sculptures

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Ronald

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Oct 28, 2022

“I love the sculpture!”

This is such a wonderful Shango staff. I use it in my religious ceremonies. It has such a wonderful color and intricately carved!

Purchased Item Male Shango, Wood wall sculpture

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Caroline

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Jan 14, 2021

“Elegant and touching”

The giraffes are sweet while looking dignified. The stain is a rich brown, the carving is well done, and its solid without being heavy. A romantic gift for some one who likes giraffes.

Purchased Item Entwined Giraffes, Hand Carved, Painted, and Polished Sese Wood Sculpture

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Keith

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Nov 19, 2020

“Enduring gift”

Got this for my wife for her birthday several years ago and it still gives pleasure in viewing it, and it draws lots of compliments from guests at our home.

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Bright Kofi Agbetey has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $150 and the most recent for $500.

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Meet the Artist

Bright Kofi Agbetey Hand-carved sculptures

"I earned very well at this market through the sale of my work, which afforded me the opportunity to further my education, and also assist my younger siblings through school."

"I am a wood carver who is objective and respectful. Bright Kofi Agbetey is my name, and I was born on 9th January 1981 in Accra."I started... read more