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Escultura de pared de madera, "Machete de la tradición del jefe"

Name: Escultura de pared de madera, 'Machete de la tradición del jefe'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 208992
Price: 104.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.73 (11 reviews)

Product ID: 208992

by Winfred Korley (11)

Tallada a mano en madera de sesé, esta hermosa escultura es obra de Winfred Korley. La famosa tela kente tejida a mano de Ghana envuelve el mango de... more

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Tallada a mano en madera de sesé, esta hermosa escultura es obra de Winfred Korley. La famosa tela kente tejida a mano de Ghana envuelve el mango de un machete rústico. en la hoja, adinkra los símbolos incluyen el Gye nyame (la supremacía de Dios) y Sankofa (aprender del pasado). "En mi propia tribu, los Ga, a los jefes recién elegidos se les da este machete para que lo sostenga durante su toma de posesión", explica el artesano.

Un lazo en el mango permite colgarlo en la pared.

0.27 kgs
0.6 lbs

42 cm H x 12 cm W x 6 cm D
16.5" H x 4.7" W x 2.4" D

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US/Imperial

Features a rustic, rugged finish
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: 208992

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Winfred Korley

áfrica Occidental

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Martha

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Nov 27, 2024

“Uniquely beautiful”

I love it and get compliments on it all the time.

Purchased Item Texture of Love, Handcrafted Wood Heart-Shaped Wall Mirror from Ghana

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Diana

From Seattle Washington

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Dec 22, 2022

“Wondrtful table”

This is a very nicely constructed well thought out table. The workmanship is great and it comes well packaged.

Purchased Item African Sweethearts, Wood accent table

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Linda

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Nov 07, 2019

“Table from Africa”

I love this table, it was so easy to put together and it very nicely made and the red color is really bright and the black contrast is stunning. I am so glad I purchased it , thank you.

to stand alone as a showpiece or put something on top

Purchased Item Africa, Hand Carved Circular Wood Accent Table from Ghana

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Microcredit Financing

Winfred Korley has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $200. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, his raw material, to increase production.

Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.

Moving On Up

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