african figurines (8 items)
Olumeye
Handcarved Yoruba Olumeye Sese Wood Statuette from Ghana
Olumeye, Handcarved Yoruba Olumeye Sese Wood Statuette from Ghana
Henry Acquah
The 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... read more$149.99Artist: Henry Acquah
Obaa Sima
Hand Carved Wood Female Figure Statuette from Ghana
Obaa Sima, Hand Carved Wood Female Figure Statuette from Ghana
Victoria Agyepomaa
Inspired by African traditions, artisan Victoria Agyepomaa crafts this fascinating statuette. The female figure is carved by hand from sese wood with a small bosom and wide, full hips. The artisan... read more$49.99Artist: Victoria Agyepomaa
Akonobaa
Handmade Sese Wood African Statue Sculpture
Akonobaa, Handmade Sese Wood African Statue Sculpture
Cynthia Danquah
West African artist Cynthia Danquah presents this beautiful, hand carved sculpture of sese wood that depicts an African woman holding the day's haul from the market on her head. Akonobaa means... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Cynthia Danquah
Fertility Couple
Pair of Wood and Recycled Glass Statuettes from Ghana
Fertility Couple, Pair of Wood and Recycled Glass Statuettes from Ghana
Winfred Korley
Artisan Winfred Korley crafts a charming pair of fertility dolls, rich with significance. The woman holds her stomach, and the man does so as well in solidarity, showing his support in maternity. Each... read more$89.99$80.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Detugbi
Ewe Tribe Woman African Wood Sculpture with Aluminum
Detugbi, Ewe Tribe Woman African Wood Sculpture with Aluminum
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
"African women are beautiful," says Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo of her inspiration. She creates the elegant design of this sculpture, which she names "Detugbi," meaning "Lady"... read more$129.99Artist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
Farmer's Wife II
Upcycled Auto Parts Sculpture of Ghana Woman with Firewood
Farmer's Wife II, Upcycled Auto Parts Sculpture of Ghana Woman with Firewood
Kola Ogunsunlade Joseph
A visual ode to the strength and dignity of the African woman and, by extension, to all women who strive for their family's subsistence by the sweat of their brow. Here the figure balances on her... read more$154.99$139.49Artist: Kola Ogunsunlade Joseph
Obo
Unique African Hand Carved Ebony Wood Female Figurine
Obo, Unique African Hand Carved Ebony Wood Female Figurine
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
This elegantly sleek sculpture is hand-carved by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. It depicts the elongated figure of a woman with a full bosom and generous curved belly, carrying 4 stacked... read more$57.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Fante Fertility Doll II
Rustic Handmade Wood Fertility Doll with Beaded Accents
Fante Fertility Doll II, Rustic Handmade Wood Fertility Doll with Beaded Accents
Emmanuel Opoku Asante
This original sculpture is artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante's interpretation of a Fante fertility doll. Such dolls would be given to couples that are having difficulty in conceiving a child. The Ghanaian... read more$109.99Artist: Emmanuel Opoku Asante