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Send to a friendHandcarved Yoruba Olumeye Sese Wood Statuette from Ghana, "Olumeye"
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Delivery EstimateThe Yoruba people of West Africa are well-known for their long history of beautiful art. This kind of statuette, called an olumeye, depicts a kneeling woman holding a small carved pot. The pot traditionally held kola nuts, an offering to guests. The word olumeye means "one who knows honor" and refers to the woman, who represents ideals of beauty and hospitality. Ghanaian artisan Henry Acquah hand carves the figure from local sese wood before using paint and clay to give it a natural, rustic finish.
- 1.09 kgs
- 2.4 lbs
- 43 cm H x 18 cm W x 10 cm D
- 17" H x 7" W x 3.9" D
- Sese wood
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- 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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Linda
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09/28/2017
"Great Piece of Artwork"
I really like this piece of art work. I just need a cola nut for the pot.Thank you.
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Olumeye, Handcarved Yoruba Olumeye Sese Wood Statuette from Ghana
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Thomas
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11/04/2019
"Mask"
Beautiful
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Akan Adornment, Hand Carved Sese Wood and Aluminum African Mask from Ghana
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Katie
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11/20/2018
"Its a beauty!"
Striking and well-executed mask. Beautiful and vibrant polished wood. A real stand out piece that will be added to my husbands mask collection.
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Larry
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11/03/2018
"Heirloom"
I am impressed by the craftsmanship of this piece and it?s origin. Deserves heirloom status.
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- Wall display
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Write a review"I learned how to master this craft because of my interest in arts and my teacher who brought out the talent in me."
Update (August, 2019)“Henry Acquah is my name. I have been carving for 29 years now, and I joined NOVICA 3 years ago.“I marketed my art works in my... read more
