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African Wood Fish Sculpture, "Benin Mudfish"

Name: African Wood Fish Sculpture, 'Benin Mudfish'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 199795
Price: 69.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (31 reviews)

Product ID: 199795

by Anna Yawson (31)

In Beninese art, mudfish are a symbol of peace, prosperity, and fertility, for they live between the land of mortals and the spirit world of Olokun... more

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In Beninese art, mudfish are a symbol of peace, prosperity, and fertility, for they live between the land of mortals and the spirit world of Olokun, god of water. Anna Yawson designs this admirable hand-carved sese wood sculpture adorned with embossed aluminum plates and copper whiskers.

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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US/Imperial

Sese wood, copper and aluminum
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

West Africa

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Anna Yawson Wood carvings

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"One thing I have come to love about carving is that there is no waste of wood. Every small piece of wood can be used to create small creatures."

"The skill to design is inborn. I can create sketches of styles for fabric before sending them to the seamstress and I'm also particular about... read more