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Wood sculpture, "Carry Me!"

Name: Wood sculpture, 'Carry Me!'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 90982
Price: 64.90 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (15 reviews)

Product ID: 90982

by Eric Darko (15)

A mother's love is a source of inspiration for Eric Darko. Completely devoted, a mother lifts her child in her arms as he cries "pagye me!"... more

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A mother's love is a source of inspiration for Eric Darko. Completely devoted, a mother lifts her child in her arms as he cries "pagye me!" ("carry me," in the Akan language). Darko carves this sculpture by hand from sese wood, blending Ghanaian artistry and abstract originality.

0.65 kgs
1.4 lbs

20" H x 3.5" W x 3.2" D
20" H x 3.5" W x 3.2" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 90982

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Eric Darko

West Africa

African masks and drums

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Angela

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May 30, 2022

“Indeed it truly is........”

WONDERFUL !!!

Purchased Item Wonderful, Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask

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Patrizia

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Apr 16, 2022

“Beautiful and Unique”

This sculpture is a wonderful addition to a shelf or even displayed on a table. It looks great, has a good weight to it and its well made.

Purchased Item Hold the World Gently II, World Peace Project Hand Carved Wood Sculpture

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Tinku

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Feb 14, 2022

“Kids love this drum!”

My kids still play this drum after so many years (they are teenagers now). This is a classic gift that we recieved for our wedding several years ago. Beautiful.

Beautiful patterns Great for encouraging musical talent in kids

Purchased Item Abokobi, Artisan Crafted Djembe Drum

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Microcredit Financing

Eric Darko has received 5 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $2000 and the most recent for $400. Proceeds were used to hire additional artisans and to invest in the purchase of raw materials such as wood and polish for 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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Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Meet the Artist

Eric Darko African masks and drums

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Darko's inspiration comes naturally....

Latest Update“I joined Novica in 2008. At that time, production was a challenge due to financial reasons and getting good raw materials. Now I can... read more