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Delivery EstimateIn 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
- 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
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Anna
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03/21/2022
"Very nicely made."
Part of my massive fish collection from all over the world. Nice elegant size.
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Benin Mudfish, African Wood Fish Sculpture
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Ernesto
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02/10/2018
"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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Benin Mudfish, African Wood Fish Sculpture
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Julie
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02/22/2024
"The happy hippo is adorable"
The carving and detail looks so professional beautiful work
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Angela
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12/10/2023
"We love this so much"
This wonderful little duckling takes pride of place on top of our piano in our dining room. Of all our ornaments, this is the one I look at and treasure the most. It has a warmth and happiness about it that touches the heart. Only something made with loving hands can create this feeling. Thank you so much Anna, we love it!
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Ghanaian Duckling, Hand Carved African Duck Theme Wood Jewelry Box
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elisabete
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11/09/2023
"Wood Box,Very nice corcodile box"
Beautiful, original, unique. An example of African art at its best.,Very well done. A piece of singular art.
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- Original jewels box,Original jewels box
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Gift Occasion:
- This was a gift for: Neice
- Occasion: Christmas
Hikmet
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10/07/2023
"Great"
Beautifulk color, great artistry anc creativity. Thank you
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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.
Microcredit Financing
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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Caring for Children
Anna cares for five children, including her two biological children and three that she adopted.
Enabling Education
Anna supports the education of two children in elementary school and one in high school.
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