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Original African Wood Sculpture with Adinkra Symbols, "Adinkra Doll"

Product ID: 243041

Inspired by tradition and Akan beliefs, Abdulai Osman Adam designs this admirable sculpture featuring two legendary Adinkra images. Adinkra are visual... more

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Inspired by tradition and Akan beliefs, Abdulai Osman Adam designs this admirable sculpture featuring two legendary Adinkra images. Adinkra are visual symbols that represent concepts or aphorisms. Detailed in embossed aluminum is Gye Nyame, praising God's supremacy on the top of the elaborate headdress, and Nyame Biribo Wo Soro, symbolizing hope, for "God is in the heavens". A colorful band of African cotton batik creates a harmonious contrast. The Ghanaian artisan carves the sese wood sculpture by hand and decorates it with painted details.

  • 0.37 kgs
  • 0.8 lbs
  • 43 cm H x 9 cm W x 7.5 cm D
  • 17" H x 3.5" W x 3" D

  • Sese wood, aluminum, cotton trim
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Intended for display on a tabletop or other flat surface
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 243041
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Abdulai Osman Adam
Abdulai Osman Adam

West Africa

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