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Wood Adinkra Dwennimmen Comb Wall Decor from Ghana, "Dwennimmen Style"

Name: Wood Adinkra Dwennimmen Comb Wall Decor from Ghana, 'Dwennimmen Style'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 334096
Price: 77.54 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (29 reviews)

Product ID: 334096

by Emmanuel Opoku Asante (29)

By Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante, this decorative comb is crafted of sese wood for a cultural addition to your wall decor. The portion above... more

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By Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante, this decorative comb is crafted of sese wood for a cultural addition to your wall decor. The portion above the comb's teeth is etched with cross and line patterns, while the handle is hand-carved into the curved shape of the Adinkra symbol Dwennimmen, meaning "ram's horns" and signifying humility and strength.

0.21 kgs
0.5 lbs

14.25" H x 5.5" W x 0.6" D
14.25" H x 5.5" W x 0.6" D

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Sese wood
Features a rustic, rugged finish
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 334096

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Emmanuel Opoku Asante

West Africa

Hand-carved African masks and sculptures

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Antoinette

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Sep 17, 2022

“Took My Breath Away!”

What a powerful and beautiful work of art! Simply GORGEOUS!! Same finishing on the front and back, which was a most pleasant surprise. Will definitely order more of this to give as gifts!

Purchased Item Dwennimmen Style, Wood Adinkra Dwennimmen Comb Wall Decor from Ghana

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Sudipta

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Nov 01, 2024

“Bringing Africa closer”

Very well made and reflects the beauty of untamed Africa. Only suggestion is to include a better provision to hang it.

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Taniea

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Oct 29, 2023

“Beautiful Craftsmanship!”

This peice adding just what I needed for my gallery wall.

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Meet the Artist

Emmanuel Opoku Asante Hand-carved African masks and sculptures

(29)

"I get my inspiration from my workers, when I see the joy with which they approach their work, and from the compliments I receive from customers on our designs."

"I was born on April 27, 1963 at Nkranza in the Central region of Ghana. I am a jovial and hardworking person. "I specialise in antiqued and... read more