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Wood sculpture, "Water Carrier"

Balancing a red clay kukuo ("pot" in the Akan langage), a woman makes her way to... more

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Balancing a red clay kukuo ("pot" in the Akan langage), a woman makes her way to the river to fetch water. Victor Yao Delanyo carves the graceful image in sese wood and paints her colorful clothing by hand. The figure carries a calabash in one hand and wears beaded necklaces.

  • 0.75 kgs
  • 1.7 lbs
  • 46 cm H x 9 cm W x 9 cm D
  • 18" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D

  • Sese wood and beads
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Ships fast from USA.
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