Name: Threadwork art, Guitar Player
SKU: 254692

Ashanti Mother Fertility Doll Sculpture from Africa

Emmanuel Opoku Asante

(29)

Beautifully feminine, an akuaba fertility doll symbolizes the force of tradition. In Ghana, such figures are believed to assist a woman who wants to conceive a baby. Emmanuel Opoku Asante carves the lovely doll that also represents beauty and wisdom, dressing her in African beads

$139.99 Wholesale

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Ashanti Figure Hand Crafted Ashanti Fertility Doll

Emmanuel Opoku Asante

(29)

Hand-carved of African sese wood, her stylized contours are graceful and feminine. Beads adorn the body of this beautiful fertility doll by Emmanuel Opoku Asante, and she wears a red loincloth. Believed to assist a woman who wants to conceive a baby, this doll is representative of Ghana's Ashanti people.

$109.99 Wholesale

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Teenager Wood fertility doll

Emmanuel Nyadedzor

(60)

With budding breasts and gently curving hips, this young lady is poised on the threshold of adulthood. Daniel Nyadedzor sculpts a beautiful fertility doll, gifted by Ghanaian parents to daughters at puberty. Tradition dictates that a woman who cannot conceive should sleep with this doll by her side, and eventually she will be able to bear children.

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Timeless Muse II Traditional Hill Tribe Akha Headdress for Decorative Use

Thikaporn

(36)

Akha artisan Thikaporn is proud to present this stunning headdress, hand-crafted by her own mother, Sadaporn. She adorns the cotton headdress with an aluminum trapezoid cap as well as beads and pendants. A waterfall of Thai coins dating from 1952 to 1965 is flanked by multicolored beads carved of little leaf boxwood and glass. Colorful feathers complete the stunning design of this headdress.

Originally from Yunan in China, Akha people live in Thailand's northern hills. Akha women are well known for their spectacular traditional costumes which include a headdress, a jacket worn over a halter-like garment, a short skirt, a sash with decorated ends, and leggings. Akha people are a proud and timeless culture, struggling to preserve their ancestral values through their traditional skills and knowledge. Akhas believe in continuity and see themselves as a link in the chain of life, which includes birth, procreation, the preservation of the Akha way of life – which venerates family life – and death, seen as a meeting with their ancestors.

$224.99 Wholesale

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Akha Bride Artisan Crafted Bridal Headdress from Akha Hill Tribe

Thikaporn

(36)

Breathtakingly beautiful, this stunning decorative headdress is styled after those designed for a bride. Akha artisan Thikaporn is proud to present this admirable headdress, handcrafted by her own mother, Sadaporn. She adorns the cotton headdress with an aluminum trapezoidal cap as well as multicolor pompoms. A waterfall of aluminum coins featuring dragons is flanked by multicolored glass beads to complete the grand design of this wedding headdress.

Originally from Yunan in China, Akha people live in Thailand's northern hills. Akha women are well known for their spectacular traditional costumes which include a headdress, a jacket worn over a halter-like garment, a short skirt, a sash with decorated ends, and leggings. Akha people are a proud and timeless culture, struggling to preserve their ancestral values through their traditional skills and knowledge. Akhas believe in continuity and see themselves as a link in the chain of life, which includes birth, procreation, the preservation of the Akha way of life – which venerates family life – and death, seen as a meeting with their ancestors.

$565.19 Wholesale

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Timeless Muse I Decorative Beaded Head Dress Thai Akha Hill Tribe

Thikaporn

(36)

Originally from Yunan in China, Akha people live in Thailand's northern hills. Akha women are well known for their spectacular traditional costumes which include a headdress, a jacket worn over a halter-like garment, a short skirt, a sash with decorated ends, and leggings. Akha artisan Thikaporn is proud to present this stunning headdress, hand-crafted by her own mother, Sadaporn. She adorns the cotton headdress with myriad aluminum beads and pendants, as well as Thai coins dating from 1952 to 1965. Brightly colored beads carved of little leaf boxwood and glass, as well as feathers, complete the stunning design of this headdress.

The Akha people are a proud and timeless culture, struggling to preserve their ancestral values through their traditional skills and knowledge. Akhas believe in continuity and see themselves as a link in the chain of life, which includes birth, procreation, the preservation of the Akha way of life – which venerates family life – and death, seen as a meeting with their ancestors.

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Birdsong at Night Unique Reverse Painted Glass Wall Mirror

Asunta Pelaez

(228)

A majestic bird flies over a garden created by Asunta Pelaez. She paints the scene by hand on the reverse side of glass to grace a mirror frame. This fascinating art form is unique to the Cajamarca region of Peru.

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$109.99
Guitar Player Handcrafted African Threadwork Art with Music Theme

Ernestina Oppong Asante

(33)

A musician in traditional Ghanaian dress plays a kora (a harp-like guitar) in this beautiful work of threadwork art from Ernestina Oppong Asante. The artisan places the cotton threads one by one to create the colorful and appealing composition.

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Birth Beneath the Red Tree Ceramic Christmas Nativity Scene in Red from Peru

Feriberto Aylas

(60)

This charming decorative accent from Peru depicts a Christian nativity scene. Wearing traditional Andean clothing, Joseph and Mary look over baby Jesus below a red Christmas tree. Resting within the tree are three little angels. Crafted of ceramic and painted by hand, this decorative accent is created by Feriberto Aylas.

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Romance Reverse Painted Glass Wall Mirror

Asunta Pelaez

(228)

Asunta Pelaez creates a mood of romance serenaded by joyous songbirds. Delicately painted by hand, bright flowers appear everywhere on this extravagant wall mirror. Its graceful lines and gilded borders are sensuous and elegant.

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Twins Fertility Doll Wood Sculptures (Pair)

Chief Carver Nana Frimpong

(21)

Subtle color distinguishes these beautiful fertility dolls. Nana Frimpong depicts a pair of twins. In Ghana, such figures are believed to assist a woman who wants to conceive a baby. Frimpong names the pair Panin (elder twin) and Kakra (younger twin) in the Akan language.

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Ashanti Wisdom Handcrafted Wood Wall Combs (Set of 3)

Emmanuel Nyadedzor

(60)

Master woodworker Daniel Nyadedzor carves this set of antique style combs. Originating from the Ashanti region of Ghana, they bear the name Nyansa, meaning "wisdom" and symbolize the type of combs used by the Ashanti long ago. The face of an elderly person is featured, highlighted with intriguing metal plates embossed with African motifs.

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Christmas Star Nativity, Andean Patchwork Christmas Star Wall Hanging

Leonor Quispe

(64)

$89.99 Wholesale

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Inca Paradise, Hand Crafted Wool Striped Cushion Covers (Pair)

Maldonado Family

(81)

$69.99 Wholesale

$69.99
Flower Om, Hand Made Wood Wall Relief Panel of Floral Om from Indonesia

Made Mulyani

(225)

$77.99 Wholesale

$77.99
Quiche Birds, Blue Bird Theme Maya Backstrap Woven Cotton Cushion Cover

Women United for Artisan Development

(25)

$139.99 Wholesale

$139.99
Sequences, Cotton Red Cushion Covers Set 2 Throw Pillows

Desert Weavers of India

(93)

$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99
Red Sea, Geometric Alpaca Blend Patterned Cushion Cover (Pair)

Maldonado Family

(81)

$99.99 Wholesale

$99.99
Glorious, 2 Orange and Teal Embroidered Applique Cushion Covers

Seema

(171)

$67.99 Wholesale

$67.99
Red Maya Deer, Red Deer Theme Maya Backstrap Black Cotton Cushion Cover

Women United for Artisan Development

(25)

$114.99 Wholesale

$114.99
Ethnic Woman, Acrylic Portrait of Woman with Traditional Hmong Headdress

Sakchai

$1229.99 Wholesale

$1229.99
Boa Style, African Sese Wood Mask

Christopher Nyasafo

(28)

$97.99 Wholesale

$97.99
Dogon Tribe II, Hand Made African Sese Wood Mask

Christopher Nyasafo

(28)

$119.99 Wholesale

$119.99
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Brown Lasso, Artisan Crafted Leather Square Catchall from the Andes

Johnny Jimenez

(169)

$39.95 Wholesale

$39.95
Dipo Festival, Artisan Crafted Wood Fertility Doll from Ghana

Winfred Korley

(11)

$127.99 Wholesale

$127.99
Brisah Dogon Board, African Dogon Style Relief Panel Made from Calabash

Ayoma Alhassan

(3)

$109.99 Wholesale

$109.99
Bambara Dogon Board, Wall Relief Panel with Animal Motifs by African Artisan

Ayoma Alhassan

(3)

$197.99 Wholesale

$197.99
Balase Dogon Board, Unique Hand Crafted African Calabash Relief Panel

Ayoma Alhassan

(3)

$139.99 Wholesale

$139.99
Kandem Dogon Board, Handcrafted Calabash and Wood Wall Relief Panel from Ghana

Ayoma Alhassan

(3)

$169.99 Wholesale

$169.99

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Cotton cushion cover, 'Red Maya Deer'

Joyce

Apr 18, 2022

Love Guatemala! The colrs are so vibrant

I use to live in Guatemala and use to enjoy going to all the craft shows. I have a house full of treasures from Guatemala. Use to go to the old capital by bus with al the chickens. Scary bus ride from Tuguesagalpa. I love the work that all of your womans group does! Thank you!

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Wood combs, 'Ashanti Wisdom' (set of 3)

Napag S.

Feb 5, 2017

Stunning Ashanti Nyansa wood combs!

Thank you for the your beautiful Ashanti Nyansa wood combs. These wisdoms combs are unique, striking, and your craftsmanship brings forth the stunning beauty found in Ghana. I display these combs in my living room where I receive many compliments on your work of art. Thank you once again and I wish continued success and happiness.

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Threadwork art, 'Guitar Player'

Michele

Jul 12, 2017

beautiful

The description of this item says it is 8" X 12". It is. Somehow it looks smaller. It is really bright and pretty and a pleasure to see. I love it. Now, I have to have it framed to show it off properly.