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Escultura de pez de madera africana, "Pez fango de Benín"

Name: Escultura de pez de madera africana, 'Pez fango de Benín'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 199795
Price: 69.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (31 reviews)

Product ID: 199795

by Anna Yawson (31)

En el arte beninés, los peces lodo son un símbolo de paz, prosperidad y fertilidad, ya que viven entre la tierra de los mortales y el mundo espiritual... more

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En el arte beninés, los peces lodo son un símbolo de paz, prosperidad y fertilidad, ya que viven entre la tierra de los mortales y el mundo espiritual de olokun, dios del agua. Anna Yawson diseña esta admirable escultura en madera de sese tallada a mano y adornada con placas de aluminio repujado y bigotes de cobre.

0.39 kgs
0.9 lbs

7 cm H x 40 cm W x 9 cm D
2.8" H x 15.75" W x 3.5" D

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Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 199795

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Anna Yawson

áfrica Occidental

Tallados de madera

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Anna

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Mar 21, 2022

“Very nicely made.”

Part of my massive fish collection from all over the world. Nice elegant size.

Purchased Item Benin Mudfish, African Wood Fish Sculpture

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Ernesto

From Miami Beach FL, USA

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Feb 10, 2018

“Benin Mudfish”

Its really wonderful,the most beautiful of my collection,the shipment excellent, fast and perfect, Thank you so much

Purchased Item Benin Mudfish, African Wood Fish Sculpture

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Judy

From OH

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Oct 29, 2024

“Love these fish ornaments!”

These fish ornaments are so much fun. I havent decided how many I am keeping for myself. I plan to share them with the store associates where I buy my freshwater fish for my aquariums. These are prefect! I know they will love them.

Purchased Item Little Vibrant Fish, Set of 4 Hand-Painted Colorful Sese Wood Fish Ornaments

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Confronting Adversity

Anna's husband suffered from a stroke five years ago. They currently live is different cities but she travels to see him every week while taking care of her two biological children and three adopted children. Her income from NOVICA helps her pay for his medical care and to support her children.

Microcredit Financing

Anna Yawson has received 9 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $100 and the most recent for $600. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, aluminum plate, and polish for production.

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The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

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Anna cares for five children, including her two biological children and three that she adopted.

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Anna supports the education of two children in elementary school and one in high school.

Meet the Artist

Anna Yawson Tallados de madera

(31)

"Algo que me ha encantado del tallado es que no se desperdicia madera. Cada pequeño trozo de madera se puede utilizar para crear pequeñas criaturas".

"La habilidad para diseñar es innata. Puedo crear bocetos de estilos para telas antes de enviarlos a la costurera y también soy exigente con los... read more