Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Beautiful Lady' Sculpture , Handmade in Ghana

Akua Donkor Woman,'Wood and Aluminum Multicolored Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Hand-carved from local sese wood, this sculpture from Ghana depicts a figure with a mask-like head. Ghana's Henry Acquah creates it, adding embossed aluminum to give the sculpture a textured look. With multicolored motifs painted by hand, the sculpture... ... more

Handmade Ashanti Sankofa Bird Sese Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 14.25" H x 9" W x 3.9" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Working in sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti adinkra symbol from Ghana known as sankofa, which encourages to learn from the past. ... more

Handmade Woman Loves Life Sese Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 22" H x 4.7" W x 2.4" D

With arms upraised, she puts her hands together as though in prayer or celebration in a sculpture by Ghana's Anna Yawson. The artisan carves the stylized portrait from African sese wood and adorns the sculpture with the rich textures of embossed aluminum. ... more

17 Stories Handmade Beloved Ghana Ebony Wood Sculpture Wood in Brown/Gray | 5.25 H x 3.1 W x 2.6 D in | Wayfair E26C46189EBE4A64BC390BD005DF869A

Ghana, the ancient land of the Akan people, brings to the world a new vision of life and art with its stunning landscapes and cultural wealth. Proud of this prosperous country, also known as a golden land, artisan Anna Yawson pays homage to her beloved... ... more

First Kiss,'Hand Made Romantic Wood Sculpture'

Lovers surrender to passion as they share their first kiss in a beautiful sculpture by Eka. It is masterfully carved by hand from suar wood showcasing the fusion of the lovers' bodies into one. The wood has been treated to achieve a darker grain color. ... more

Old Couple,'Handmade Sese Wood Sculpture of a Sitting Couple from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, an elderly couple shares a loving moment together on a bench. The man rests his arm around his wife's shoulder while she places her hand on his waist. Remarks the designer, "It was their love that brought them this far." ... more

Ashanti Poise,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Ashanti Sculpture from Ghana'

Full of poise, this Ghanaian sculpture is hand-carved of sese wood and given an antiqued finish. Christian Kwesi Tawiah creates the sculpture to depict a woman. He draws inspiration from the Ashanti tribe of Africa, depicting a woman with braided hair... ... more

Altar to Beauty,'Handcrafted Sese Wood and Aluminum Sculpture from Ghana'

Emmanuel Nyadedzor pays homage to beauty in his newest creation, made from sese wood in the classic Ghanaian style. After working long hours with traditional techniques, the artisan handcrafts this sculpture depicting a woman whose long hair creates... ... more

African Mother,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng designs and handcrafts this beautiful sculpture out of sese wood. Engraved aluminum plates and colorful recycled glass beads decorate the sculpture, which depicts a pregnant mother. ... more

Twin Spirits,'Set of 2 Handcrafted Sese Wood Beaded Sculptures from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson takes inspiration from her culture to create an exquisite set of two sculptures honoring the region's traditions and customs. After hand-carving the female and male figures from sese wood, the artisan paints each piece by... ... more

Confidant,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Two figures stand next to each other in this sculpture handcrafted by Joseph Boateng. The artisan crafts the sculpture using sese wood and finishes it using local clay and paint in shades of brown, yellow, and red. Joseph designs the sculpture to... ... more

Modern African Woman,'Handmade Sese Wood Relief Panel from Ghana'

Designed by Erasmus Philip Ahorlu, this brightly painted relief panel portrays a beautiful African woman on her way to market with a baby on her back. Ghanaian artisans lovingly hand carve the panel from local sese wood before painting the two figures... ... more

Green Fante,'Green Sese Wood Fante Fertility Doll Sculpture from Ghana'

In the style of traditional fertility dolls used by the Fante tribe, this sculpture is designed by Ghana's Raphat Asigbey. Local artisans hand-carve this sculpture from a single piece of sese wood, depicting the bust of a woman with a patterned neck... ... more

Striped Fish,'Rustic Sese Wood Sculpture of a Striped Fish from Ghana'

Featuring stripes of orange and off-white, this fish will make a beautiful addition to your home or beach cottage. Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed hand-carves this sculpture from sese wood and paints it by hand. A clay rub gives this sculpture a rustic... ... more

Altar to Heritage,'Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Sculpture in Green and Red'

Emmanuel Nyadedzor pays homage to his heritage in his newest creation, made from sese wood in the classic Ghanaian style. After working long hours with traditional techniques and painting the details in a green hue, the artisan presents this sculpture... ... more

Vibrant Plumage,'Sese Wood Bird Wall Sculpture from Ghana'

Displaying its vibrant plumage, a tropical bird adds to your wall decor with this sculpture from Ghana. Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo designs this wall sculpture, which is hand-carved from sese wood and given a rustic, painted finish. ... more

The Horn Blower,'Abstract Music-Themed Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Hand-carved of sese wood, this artistic abstract sculpture is created by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. The torso of a musician grasps the end of an elongated horn, blowing sweet melodies. Triangular brass accents decorate the sculpture's base. ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Woman Warrior' Sculpture (Ghana) - 12.25" H x 9" W x 3.9" D

This sculpture portrays Yaa Asantewaa whose reputation as a warrior and strategist has made her an Ashanti heroine. Juliana Akandas portrays the legendary woman, now regarded as their queen mother, in sese wood with applications of brass and beads. ... more

Handmade She Loves Life Sese Wood Sculpture (Ghana)

Named 'Walayo,' the Ga word meaning 'A woman who enjoys life,' this sculpture is the work of Anna Yawson. She works in African sese wood to carve the statue, and adds embossed aluminum with 'Gye Nyame' Adinkra symbol proclaiming God's omnipresence. ... more

Handmade Fruit Seller Sese Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 19" H x 5" W x 3.1" D

Steadying the basket on her head, a woman brings colorful fruits to sell in this modern sculpture from Ghana. By Victoria Agyepomaa, the sese wood sculpture is expertly carved by hand and finished with painted details. ... more

Nea Oko Nsu,'Black Sese Wood Sculpture of a Woman with a Pot from Ghana'

Depicting a woman carrying a pot of water atop her head, this Ghanaian sculpture is whimsically titled Nea Oko Nsu, an Akan adage that means "the one who goes to fetch water breaks the pot." Ransford Bediako designs this sculpture, which he hand-carves... ... more

Profile of a Queen,'Carved Sese Wood Sculpture of an African Woman from Ghana'

Ghana's Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng hand-carves a woman's profile from local sese wood for a noble portrait that captures the beauty of African royalty. Depicting a noble queen, the sculpture wears a red scarf around the head with a wrap in tones of... ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'Akpa Fish' Sculpture (Ghana)

Sleek sese wood and richly textured aluminum repousse come to life as a fish sculpture. Carved by hand, this elegant sculpture is designed by Anna Yawson in Ghana. ... more

'Hand-Carved Sese Wood Fante Woman Sculpture from Ghana'

Wearing earrings and necklaces of recycled glass, an African Fante woman sits atop a stool in this sculpture from Ghana. By Aminu Ibrahim, this sculpture is hand-carved from sese wood and painted by hand to depict the woman in a yellow skirt with a... ... more

Saleswoman,'Black Sese Wood Sculpture of a Woman from Ghana'

Holding a bowl atop her head, a market woman sells her wares in this sculpture from Ghana. Enoch Adjei hand-carves the kneeling woman from sese wood with a shiny black finish. Hand-painted designs accentuate the woman's dress. ... more

Handmade Togbe Sese Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 18" H x 6.5" W x 4.1" D

Referred to as 'Togbe,' a chief from the Ewe tribe is regally attired with a cloak and embossed aluminum details in this African sculpture. Rita Addo Zakour pays homage to Ghanaian traditions with this hand-carved sese wood sculpture. ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'Shango' Sculpture (Ghana)

Rita Addo Zakour in Ghana celebrates 'Shango,' the benevolent Yoruba god of storm and drumming with the staff-like design of this admirable sculpture. ... more

Handmade Beaded Sese Wood 'Tribal Salmon' Sculpture (Ghana)

Carved by hand from native sese wood, a salmon swims upstream in this sculpture from Ghana. The elegant fish sculpture features embossed aluminum on the lateral fins and intricate bead work covers the head in a design by Anna Yawson. ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'Hold the World Gently' Sculpture (Ghana)

'In the Akan language we say, 'mo moyen nkuta wiase se kosua,' which means 'hold the world gently in our hands like an egg,' says Eric Darko of this sculpture. His vision for world peace finds expression in this sculpture, which he carves of sese wood. ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'Black African Duck' Sculpture (Ghana)

Carving sleek African sese wood, Ghana's Anna Yawson creates a graceful duck sculpture. The hand-painted sculpture features richly textured aluminum on the wings. ... more

Handmade Beaded Sese Wood 'African Tilapia Fish' Sculptures (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Evoking the tilapia that flourish in Lake Bosomtwe, Anna Yawson presents two handsome sculptures. ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'An Offering' Sculpture (Ghana) - 6" H x 11.75" W x 2.8" D

Bowing low, a woman proffers an offering in a brown bowl, her image carved of sese wood. Finished with colorful accents, painted by hand, this sculpture is designed by Victoria Agyepomaa in Ghana. ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'She Empowers the Hunter' Sculpture (Ghana)

This female sculpture is given to Akuapim hunters to assure their success. To carve this sese wood sculpture Eric Danquah recalls the legend of a woman who traced an animal in a hunter's forehead so he may always be successful and feed his family. ... more

Elephant Vibrations,'Handcrafted Sese Wood African Elephant Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved of locally-acquired sese wood, this African mask from Ghana features an oblong shape with a patterned design. Theophilus Sackey diligently decorates the mask's forehead with the image of an elephant. The majestic creature is realized... ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Elephant Kingdom' Sculpture (Ghana)

Kobina Asmah shares the magnificence of Ghanaian artistry with the design of this sculpture. He carves the elephant head sculpture by hand from sese wood, featuring brass accents and colorful glass beads. ... more

Red Elephant,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Elephant Accent Table from Ghana'

This round accent table features a design by Ghanaian artisan Raphat Asigbey. He works with cedar wood to craft the table, hand-carving the leg to feature the image of an elephant that curls its trunk. A red, hand-painted design completes this... ... more

Monkey Keeper,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Monkey Decorative Jar from Ghana'

Hand-carved of sese wood, a charming monkey promises to keep your valuables safe in this decorative jar from Ghana. Anna Yawson designs the jar, painting the monkey in black and bright green. ... more