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Ewe Tribe Woman African Wood Sculpture with Aluminum, "Detugbi"

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"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" in the Ewe a dialect spoken by the Anlo tribe of Ghana in the Volta region. The sculpture is carved by hand featuring outspread hands, a small waist and large thighs. She wears glass bead earrings on red cotton threads. The sculpture is adorned with ornate aluminum plates

  • 1.07 kgs
  • 2.4 lbs
  • 54.5 cm H x 19.5 cm W x 10 cm D
  • 21.5" H x 7.75" W x 3.9" D

  • Sese wood, aluminum, glass beads and cotton
  • Made in Ghana.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Ghanaicon info
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Felicia

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12/21/2018

"Stunning Sculpture"

The Detugbi sculpture is more beautiful in person.

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  • African Sculpture

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susan

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10/21/2019

"Absolutely lovely!"

Ive added this sculpture to my collection of beautiful and strong woman sculptures. Thank you!

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Diana

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02/05/2023

"Nice statue"

Very well executed statue.

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Diana

From Seattle Washington

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01/21/2023

"Quality statue"

Very nice quality craftsmanship

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Patricia

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12/26/2022

"Awesome sculpture!"

Very well made and goes well with my African motif.

Best Uses

  • decorating the wall in any room

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Sam

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02/06/2022

"Stunning"

Large, imposing, striking, gorgeous. Thank you Evelyn.

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