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Wood sculpture, "Akan Farmer"

Name: Wood sculpture, 'Akan Farmer'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 194129
Price: 191.66 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.83 (271 reviews)

Product ID: 194129

by Rita Addo Zakour (271)

Hand carved from native sese wood, this contemporary sculpture boasts extraordinary visual textures. Rita Addo Zakour depicts a hardworking man... more

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Hand carved from native sese wood, this contemporary sculpture boasts extraordinary visual textures. Rita Addo Zakour depicts a hardworking man toiling in the coastal heat. She names the piece Okwuani Bermah. The words come from the Akan people and mean "Farmer Man."

2.34 kgs
5.2 lbs

89 cm H x 26 cm W x 15 cm D
35" H x 10.25" W x 6" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood
Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 194129

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Rita Addo Zakour

West Africa

Wood carvings and beaded jewelry

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271

Paulina

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Jan 11, 2025

“Elegant & alltagstauglich”

Neben dem tollen Aussehen sind die Ohrringe auch noch ganz leicht. Ich will sie nicht mehr abnehmen.

Purchased Item Eco Elegance, Eco-Friendly Glass and Sese Wood Beaded Dangle Earrings

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Felisha

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Nov 20, 2024

“Beautiful craftsmanship”

Beautiful mask, craftsmanship is excellent

Purchased Item A Peace Blessing, Embossed Brass and Hand Carved Wood African Mask

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Oct 03, 2024

“Favorite bracelet”

Very pretty

Purchased Item Festival, Handmade Wide Beaded Colorful Wood Stretch Bracelet

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Rita has three children. Two of them are currently in the university and one studies in a vocational school.

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Rita Addo Zakour has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $2050. Proceeds were used to purchase raw materials such as wood and paints.

Preserving Traditions

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

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This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.

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Rita Addo Zakour Wood carvings and beaded jewelry

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"I do my designing with African concepts in mind."

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