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Send to a friendHand Carved West African Sese Wood Tabletop Sculpture, "Loving Woman"
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Delivery EstimateA woman smiles enigmatically while wearing an ornately designed headdress in this West African sculpture. Artisan Ibrahim Seyeed from Ghana crafts this original captivating mask by hand from sese wood and details it with intricately etched aluminum plating, which is affixed to the face, headdress and bust.
- 1.14 kgs
- 2.5 lbs
- 41 cm H x 18 cm W x 8.5 cm D
- 16.25" H x 7" W x 3.3" D
- Sese wood, aluminum
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Intended for display on a tabletop or other flat surface
- Made in Ghana.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
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Write a review"I had a man-to-man talk with my father to explain my need to be working on my own... he offered me his blessing as well as gave me some advice on good work ethics that would guide my life."
Update (August, 2019)“I joined the carving business 20 years ago; it took me 3 years to learn the trade. I specifically joined the finishing business... read more
