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Send to a friendHand Carved African Ebony and Recycled Glass Beaded Tortoise, "Fancy Traveler"
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This snappy tortoise sculpture has a brightly colored shell that can fool you into believing he's fast! Decorated with recycled glass beads, the ebony wood is first hand carved and then thoroughly polished by West African creator Agnes Amponsah. One of Agnes' personal designs, the Fancy Traveler features balanced symmetry and distinct attention to details while maintaining a breezy and opulent spirit.
- 0.27 kgs
- 0.6 lbs
- 6 cm H x 9.5 cm W x 13.5 cm D
- 2.4" H x 3.7" W x 5.25" D
- Ebony wood, recycled glass beads
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Promotes recycling and reduces waste
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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Glenn
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12/10/2020
"very beautiful"
very beautiful carving, heavy substantial piece of ebony, thank you!
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Leonard
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11/03/2018
"A beautiful box."
This is a beautiful box, well designed and well made. The ebony is wonderfully dark and gives it a very satisfying weight when you hold it. I find myself smiling whenver I look at it.
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