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

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

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Black Rhino' Sculpture (Ghana)

'When I see the size and shape of the rhino it makes me think of the Creator's infinite creativity,' says George Obeng as he hand-carves this sculpture. He expertly details the rhino's unique body in this sese wood sculpture. ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Elavanyo' Fertility Doll Sculpture (Ghana) - 24" H x 6.5" W x 2.8" D

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo creates this fertility doll sculpture, which she names 'Elavanyo,' meaning 'it shall be well with you' in the Ewe a dialect of Ghana. The sculpture is hand-carved, featuring outspread hands and an embossed aluminum headdress. ... more

World Menagerie Allessio Sankofa Bird Message Sese Wood Sculpture Wood in Black/Brown | 19 H x 7.8 W x 3.9 D in | Wayfair 205870

Working in native sese wood, Allessio depicts an Ashanti icon. A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires him. Carved by hand, it features the sankofa image, enhanced with the textures of embossed aluminum and copper. This is understood as "go... ... more

World Menagerie Valcourt African Woman Loves Life Sese Wood Sculpture Wood in Black/Brown | 22 H x 4.7 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair 188485

With arms upraised, she puts her hands together as though in prayer or celebration in a sculpture by Valcourt. She works in African sese wood to carve the stylized portrait, and adds the rich textures of embossed aluminum. She names her design Walayo,... ... more

World Menagerie Valcourt Ghana Hand Carved Duck Sculpture Wood in Black/Brown | 9.5 H x 4.3 W x 4.3 D in | Wayfair 210694

Carving sleek African sese wood, Valcourt creates a graceful duck. The hand painted image features richly textured aluminum on the wings. The artisan names her design Kpakpa - the Ewe word for "duck." | World Menagerie Valcourt Ghana Hand Carved Duck... ... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adamfo Pa Comb,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Comb Wall Accent from Ghana'

Handcrafted of local sese wood, this Ghanaian wall accent brings a touch of African culture to any home. Emmanuel Opoku Asante designs the comb to depict two friends holding hands. The comb is named Adamfo Pa, meaning "best friends" in Akan. A... ... 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

Feline of My Land,'Handcrafted Cat Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Cats are often related to sacred deities and magical spirits. Drawing inspiration from this mystical creature, Ghana's Raphat Asigbey handcrafts a stunning sese wood mask featuring a gorgeous cat in a dark tone, making an alluring wall decoration. ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'African Camel' Sculpture (Ghana)

Carved from sese wood, this sculpture of an African camel is a symbol of virtue. Daniel Asante carves the sculpture and paints it by hand adding that, 'The strength of the camel is an inspiration' ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Lobi Throne' Sculpture (Ghana) - 4.3" H x 15.75" W x 6" D

This handsome sculpture represents the stools used by the Lobi people of Northern Burkina Faso. Salihu Ibrahim works in seasoned African sese wood, adding white colorations with the application of clay to the handcrafted sculpture. ... 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

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

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Senufu Goodnight Dreams' Sculpture (Ghana) - 4.3" H x 8.25" W x 4.3" D

Concentric diamonds center this intriguing sculpture, their color enhanced by applications of white clay. Ghanaian artisan Salihu Ibrahim carves the sculpture from sese wood, replicating the diminutive ottoman thrones used as pillows by the Senufu tribe. ... 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

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 'Benin Crocodile I' Sculpture (Ghana)

This crocodile sculpture represents the power that the 'Oba' (king) has over life and death. Anna Yawson in Ghana designs a sese wood sculpture that is expertly carved by hand and adorned with embossed aluminum plates. ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'We Two Are One' Sculpture (Ghana)

A young couple holds one another as they share their newly-formed bond in a sculpture handcrafted in Ghana. Graceful and beautiful, this compelling sese wood sculpture by Eric Danquah is a tribute to lovers everywhere. ... more

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

Sculpted of African sese wood, a young lady is beautiful from all angles in a sculpture by George Obeng. He names this statuette Obaa Sima (Ideal Woman) in the language of Ghana's Akan people. ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Patience' Fertility Doll Sculpture (Ghana)

A colorful diamond motif adorns a fertility doll's forehead and embossed aluminum appears on her skirt. By Rita Addo Zakour, this handcrafted Ghanaian sculpture is named Dzigbordi, which means 'Patience' in the Ewe language. ... more

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Motherly Love' Wall Sculpture (Ghana)

Ghana's Kennedy K. Aseidu honors the loving bond as a mother breastfeeds her child in this inspired wall sculpture. He carves the wall sculpture by hand from sese wood and paints it with reverent artistry. ... more

Somuyie,'Sese Wood Female Form Sculpture Crafted in Ghana'

By Ghanaian artisan Ransford Bediako, this sculpture depicts a woman in a kneeling position as she balances a large bowl atop her head. The artist hand-carves this feminine sculpture from a single piece of sese wood, which is then treated with a... ... more

Lion Roar,'Sese Wood Sculpture of a Lion from Ghana'

Depicting a lion that opens its mouth in a mighty roar, this sculpture is designed and crafted by Ghanaian artisan Cynthia Danquah. She carves the sculpture by hand of sese wood, giving the wood a gleaming, polished finish that accentuates the grain. ... 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

Beloved Ghana,'Handcrafted Polished Ebony Wood Sculpture of Ghana's Map'

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

Elephant Fight,'Elephant-Themed Sese Wood Wall Sculpture from Ghana'

Engaging in combat, two elephants are depicted in this energetic wall sculpture from Gahna. Raphat Asigbey designs this piece of wall decor, which is hand-carved of sese wood by local artisans. A shiny black finish with painted designs completes this... ... more

Torgbi,'Hand-Carved Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo designs a fascinating sese wood sculpture hand-painted in brown, yellow and black tones. Hand-carved in Ghana, this wonderful piece of art is inspired by the Ewe word Torgbi , meaning wise grown man."" ... more

Welcome Drum,'Sese Wood Sculpture of Drummer from Ghana'

After visiting festivals in the northern region of Ghana, artisan Joseph Boateng found creative inspiration in the customs he observed. One such tradition was the presence of Atinga drummers, who played their drums as both a welcome and farewell to... ... more

Yellow Giraffe,'Hand-Carved Sese Wood Giraffe Sculpture from Ghana'

Craning its neck as if to get a better look, this giraffe is hand-carved from Ghanaian sese wood. Enoch Adjei creates this striking sculpture, which is given a striking yellow finish. ... more