Name: Wood sculpture, She Loves Life
SKU: 188484

Servant Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of a Woman from Ghana

Raymond Yaw Afari

(3)

Praying faithfully, a servant of God is depicted in this reverent sculpture from Ghana. Artist Raymond Yaw Afari creates this sculpture, which he hand-carves from sese wood. A shiny black finish accentuates this sculpture.

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Benin Crocodile African Sculpture Hand Carved Wood

Anna Yawson

(34)

According to Beninese culture, the crocodile represents the power that the Oba (king) has over life and death. The crocodile is the policeman of the waters, associated with Olokun, god of water and feared for its ferocity. Anna Yawson designs a sese wood sculpture that is expertly carved by hand and adorned with embossed aluminum plates.

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Benin Crocodile III African Hand Carved Wood Crocodile Sculpture

Anna Yawson

(34)

Anna Yawson designs a fierce-looking crocodile sculpture that is expertly carved by hand and adorned with painted details to achieve an antiqued effect. According to Beninese culture, the crocodile represents the power that the Oba (king) has over life and death. The crocodile is the policeman of the waters, associated with Olokun, god of water and feared for its ferocity.

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Elegant Gye Nyame Ebony Wood Gye Nyame Adinkra Statuette from Ghana

Robert Lanyo

(42)

Meaning "except for God," the Adinkra symbol Gye Nyame is hand-carved of ebony wood with rich hues of light and dark brown. This statuette is designed and crafted by Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo. He displays the sculpture atop a triangular base.

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Moche Cutthroat Archaeological Ceramic Sculpture

Walter Jose Acosta

(88)

Holding a head in one hand and a sacrificial knife in the other, this sculpture of a Moche cutthroat replicates this culture's amazing artistry. The cutthroat was an important character who not only sacrificed prisoners, he also "delivered" a person to the gods when in need of rain or other favors. The Moche people lived in northern Peru around 100-800 A.D., and they were renowned for their ceramic excellence, which usually represented divine creators, humans, animals, and other significant scenes. Ceramic sculptures were usually placed as sacred offerings in the tombs of important Moche people. Inspired by this important legacy, Walter Jose Acosta crafts this ceramic replica by hand, faithfully replicating Moche stylizations.

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She Loves Life Fair Trade Wood Sculpture

Anna Yawson

(34)

Named Walayo – a Ga word meaning "A woman who enjoys life," this elegant sculpture is the work of Anna Yawson. She works in African sese wood to carve the stylized portrait, and adds the rich textures of embossed aluminum. On the skirt, the gye nyam is an adinkra symbol meaning "Except God."

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Elephant Pot Hand Crafted Elephant Decorative Vessel from Ghana

Kwasi Asante

(1)

Kwasi Asante in Ghana designs and crafts this remarkable decorative vessel, which features an imposing elephant holding up the lidded jar. The sculpture is carved by hand from sese wood, and engraved with the gye nyame adinkra symbol, which represents the omnipotence of God.

Adinkra symbols are visual symbols used by the Asante peoples of Ghana. They represent common philosophies or proverbs, which have an important role in West African culture.

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Parent and Child Parent and Child African Handcrafted Wood Accent Table

Kennedy K. Aseidu

(8)

Carved by hand, a parent bends down to lovingly grasp their child's hands. The sculpture forms the base for this circular accent table. Kennedy K. Aseidu works in native sese wood, adding traditional West African design motifs etched and painted by hand. "Children are a blessing from God," he says.

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Wa Iron Warrior African Wood Mask

Godfred France

(37)

Tall and slender, this imposing mask is covered with ornate aluminum repoussé. Embossed brass adds contrast to the superbly sculpted work of art. Godfred France transforms seasoned sese wood into a cultural manifestation from Wa in Ghana's Upper Western Region. "These masks are worn in battle by warriors, who invoke the aid of the spirits. The god of iron then possesses them, giving them exceptional strength," the artisan explains. "They are able to fight to victory without losing their strength. But on occasions when they have gone into battle without this mask, they have lost completely." France names this piece Kerse, a Hausa word meaning "Iron."

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Gye Nyame Altar Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Gye Nyame Adinkra

Eliasu Adams

(16)

The ancient Ghanaian sages transmitted their knowledge and spiritual guidance through mystic symbols known by the region's people as Adinkra. Artist Eliasu Adams tells us more about each of these signs, creating a dried calabash gourd statuette mounted in a sturdy steel stand to display the icon's enchanting aura. The symbol depicted is Gye Nyame, meaning “except for God” in the Akan language and representing divine omnipotence.

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Maya Canoe Journey Maya Museum Replica Green Jade Plaque and Stand

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

Perpetuating the legacy of the ancient Maya, Ruben and Gilda Perez depicts a canoe journey on a slab of dark green jade. Deities paddle the boat that carries the maize god, a spider monkey, dog, parrot and iguana with human attributes. The original image is etched into bone discovered at burial 166 in Tikal, and is on there display at the Morley Museum.

The Guatemalan artisans display the plaque on a black pinewood base.

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Featured Reviews

Ceramic sculpture, 'Moche Cutthroat'

Bender

Jul 21, 2021

Unbelievably Authentic

An amazing item! The quality of workmanship is obvious from the moment you hold it. You can literally see the love and dedication put into creating it. Other than not having any dirt on it, this reproduction looks just like an authentic artifact. I could not be happier with it my purchase. It's a wonderful addition to my collection.

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