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Delivery EstimateGhana's Abdul Salami Amadu employs the spirited strokes of the sea turtle in this charming decorative plate. The round sese wood plate is hand-carved to reveal the turtle's beautiful shell and features. Hand-painted details further enhance the carvings.
- 0.22 kgs
- 0.5 lbs
- 2.5 cm H x 27.5 cm W x 27 cm D
- 1" H x 10.75" W x 10.75" D
- Sese wood
- For decorative use only
- Not for use with foods
- 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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kathy
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03/23/2019
"Wood vase"
I really like this vase from Africa. It is painted nice and I like how he carved the wood. I put on my shelf with all my other vases both ceramic and wood. Beautiful detailing.
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- vase collection
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Jerry
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03/21/2019
"Delight to the eye"
Everything about this small vase looks and feels nice. Its a true work of art. And what an amazingly superb packaging job to protect it in transit.This vase rounds out my floral project perfectly.
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Majestic Onyx, Handmade Onyx Sese Wood Decorative Vase from West Africa
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