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Wood wall sculpture, "Male Shango"

Name: Wood wall sculpture, 'Male Shango'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 203621
Price: 89.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.86 (7 reviews)

Product ID: 203621

by Bright Kofi Agbetey (7)

Designed like a staff, the image of the shango or spiritual doctor is impressive. In ancient times, the Abeokuta people of Nigeria would use the... more

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Designed like a staff, the image of the shango or spiritual doctor is impressive. In ancient times, the Abeokuta people of Nigeria would use the shango with people suspected of lying. They were made to swear to it, and if they failed to speak the truth, it was believed that lightning would strike them. Bright Kofi Agbetey hand-carves this admirable wall sculpture from sese wood, adding painted details and a heavily weathered finish.

0.25 kgs
0.6 lbs

45 cm H x 9 cm W x 5 cm D
17.75" H x 3.5" W x 2" D

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Sese wood
Intended as wall decor
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Eco-Friendly: carved from natural and sustainable wood
Features a distressed finish
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 203621

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Bright Kofi Agbetey

West Africa

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Ronald

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Oct 28, 2022

“I love the sculpture!”

This is such a wonderful Shango staff. I use it in my religious ceremonies. It has such a wonderful color and intricately carved!

Purchased Item Male Shango, Wood wall sculpture

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Caroline

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Jan 14, 2021

“Elegant and touching”

The giraffes are sweet while looking dignified. The stain is a rich brown, the carving is well done, and its solid without being heavy. A romantic gift for some one who likes giraffes.

Purchased Item Entwined Giraffes, Hand Carved, Painted, and Polished Sese Wood Sculpture

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Keith

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Nov 19, 2020

“Enduring gift”

Got this for my wife for her birthday several years ago and it still gives pleasure in viewing it, and it draws lots of compliments from guests at our home.

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Bright Kofi Agbetey has received 2 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $150 and the most recent for $500.

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Bright Kofi Agbetey Hand-carved sculptures

"I earned very well at this market through the sale of my work, which afforded me the opportunity to further my education, and also assist my younger siblings through school."

"I am a wood carver who is objective and respectful. Bright Kofi Agbetey is my name, and I was born on 9th January 1981 in Accra."I started... read more