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Hand Carved and Painted African Wood Wall Panel, "Konsuo"

Name: Hand Carved and Painted African Wood Wall Panel, 'Konsuo'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 233685
Price: 100.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.64 (77 reviews)

Product ID: 233685

by Robert Aidoo-Taylor (77)

This original wall sculpture from Ghana's Robert Aidoo Taylor conveys the old Akan aphorism Konsuo na bo ahina, which means "It is the one who... more

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This original wall sculpture from Ghana's Robert Aidoo Taylor conveys the old Akan aphorism Konsuo na bo ahina, which means "It is the one who fetches water that breaks the pot". Depicting a woman carrying water, the piece is hand-carved from native mansonia wood and painted in green, blue and brown.

0.28 kgs
0.6 lbs

76 cm H x 8 cm W x 1 cm D
30" H x 3.1" W x 0.4" D

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US/Imperial

Mansonia wood
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Intended as wall decor
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 233685

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Robert Aidoo-Taylor

West Africa

Wood carvings and jewellery

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Karen

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Jan 09, 2025

“Lovely and well made”

I thought the bracelets were well made, but I bought them for my grandson n they barely fit. Too small! However the delivery was quick and the packaging was beautiful!!

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Amy

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Oct 03, 2024

“Very handsome”

Vibrant colors. True art. Good.

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Deborah

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Jul 14, 2023

“my husband loved this bracelet.”

He passed a year ago and his grandson wears it and loves it!!

Just chillin! This was a gift for Husband Occasion: birthday

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Robert Aidoo-Taylor has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $750.

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Meet the Artist

Robert Aidoo-Taylor Wood carvings and jewellery

(77)

"I am a self-taught artist. I never took any classes or attended courses. I enjoy working alone, and my inspiration comes from nature."

Update (July, 2019)“In 2009, I joined NOVICA. I am a jewellery artisan.“A lot has changed since I joined this wonderful institution. I joined as a... read more