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Carved Sese Wood Sculpture of an African Man from Ghana, "Profile of a King"

Product ID: 285067

Ghanaian artisan Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng carves the profile of an African man by hand of local sese wood for a noble portrait. Inspired by the... more

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Ghanaian artisan Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng carves the profile of an African man by hand of local sese wood for a noble portrait. Inspired by the majesty of African royalty, this sculpture depicts a king, wearing a red crown and a wrap in tones of yellow and beige.

  • 3.06 kgs
  • 6.7 lbs
  • 54 cm H x 30 cm W x 10.5 cm D
  • 21.25" H x 11.75" W x 4.1" D

  • Sese wood
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Ghana
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
  • Product ID: 285067
Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng

West Africa

African masks and wood carvings

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Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $300 and the most recent for $1000. Proceeds were used to invest in a bulk purchase of raw materials for his masks and carvings.

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