Name: Sese wood walking stick, Aketesia
SKU: 263328

Yaa Doll Handcrafted African Sese Wood Doll with Recycled Glass Beads

Winfred Korley

(11)

West African artisan Winfred Korley hand crafts this decorative doll from dark sese wood, recycled glass beads, and local clay. Korley first carves the doll from one piece of wood, then allows it to dry for two weeks, before adding final embellishments with clay and beads. The doll has two tribal marks on its cheeks, and it wears earrings of red beads, and necklaces of blue, green, and yellow beads. The doll stands upright with arms outstretched, and has protruding breasts and navel. Korley names his original work a yaa doll, after the Akan name for a female born on a Thursday.

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Patience Hand Crafted Authentic African Fertility Doll from Ghana

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

A colorful diamond motif adorns her forehead and embossed aluminum appears on her skirt. By Rita Addo Zakour, this sculpture depicts an Ashanti fertility doll. In West African society women place great importance on childbearing, and a married woman without children is sometimes shunned. Parents give such a doll to the newly married daughter, as its presence in the house is believed to have special powers. When worn by young married girls in a carrying cloth on the back, these dolls are reputed to ensure they will have children. The artisan names this doll Dzigbordi, which means "patience" in the Ewe language.

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Shango African Yoruba Storm Deity Wood Sculpture Carved by Hand

Rita Addo Zakour

(273)

Rita Addo Zakour celebrates Shango with the staff-like design of this admirable sculpture. As the Yoruba god of storm and drumming, Shango is a benevolent deity who bangs on drums as well as play dance rhythms on his storm clouds. The sese wood sculpture is carved by hand featuring two expressive faces looking in opposite directions. Painted by hand, the sculpture is finished with white clay for an aged appearance.

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Monkey Wisdom Hand Carved African Ebony Monkey Sculpture

Bright Kofi Agbetey

(7)

A trio of monkeys is depicted in hand-carved ebony wood. One covers its ears, another its mouth, and the third places its hands over its eyes. They convey the message that we should see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil. Bright Kofi Agbetey names the sculpture Kese, which means "monkey" in the Ewe language.

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Reading Scripture Handmade Sese Wood and Glass Bead Sculpture

Theophilus Anum

(13)

An absorbed reader sits with scripture spread across his lap in this thought-provoking sculpture from West Africa's Theophilus Anum. The artisan hand carves the sculpture from local sese wood before embellishing the book with bright yellow recycled glass beads.

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Osunu Greeting African Elephant Decorative Walking Stick Carved by Hand

Eva Asantewa Amakye

(30)

This friendly African osunu (elephant) raises its long lean trunk to shape the handle of this admirable walking stick. Ghanaian artisan Eva Asantewa Amakye creates the impressive design of this decorative walking stick. Carved by hand of seasoned sese wood, the walking stick features ornately embossed aluminum rings toward the bottom.

Many African societies regard a person with a walking stick with respect and dignity. Usually associated with age, an elderly person using a walking stick is believed to have accumulated vast knowledge and wisdom through the years. Traditionally, the design on a walking stick tells the societal status and political inclination of the person using it.

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Owo Snake Design Decorative African Walking Stick Carved by Hand

Eva Asantewa Amakye

(30)

Decorated with diamonds of ornately embossed aluminum, an owo (snake) gives shape to an extraordinary staff. Eva Asantewa Amakye carves the piece by hand of seasoned sese wood.

Many African societies regard a person with a staff with respect and dignity. Usually associated with age, an elderly person using a staff is believed to have accumulated vast knowledge and wisdom through the years. Traditionally, the design on a staff tells the societal status and political inclination of the person using it.

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Aketesia Acrobats Decorative Africa Walking Stick Carved by Hand

Eva Asantewa Amakye

(30)

An incredible feat of acrobacy is transformed into a decorative walking stick of admirable artistry. Eva Asantewa Amakye designs this stunning walking stick in the shape of a woman bending at a 90°degree angle to form the handle while reaching out to a man. His long legs are intertwined giving shape to the stick. Meaning "lady" in the Twi dialect of the Akan people, the "Aketesia" walking stick is carved by hand of sese wood and decorated with embossed aluminum.

Many African societies regard a person with a walking stick with respect and dignity. Usually associated with age, an elderly person using a walking stick is believed to have accumulated vast knowledge and wisdom through the years. Traditionally, the design on a walking stick tells the societal status and political inclination of the person using it.

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Fierce Denkyem Decorative Africa Walking Stick Carved by Hand as Crocodile

Eva Asantewa Amakye

(30)

The handle on this walking stick is fiercely held between the jaws of a mighty denkyem (crocodile), in a design of powerful artistry by Eva Asantewa Amakye. The decorative walking stick is carved by hand of sese wood and painted black to enhance the dramatic effect of the design.

Many African societies regard a person with a walking stick with respect and dignity. Usually associated with age, an elderly person using a walking stick is believed to have accumulated vast knowledge and wisdom through the years. Traditionally, the design on a walking stick tells the societal status and political inclination of the person using it.

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Bamum Hand Carved Sese Wood Mask from Ghana

Emmanuel Austin Ankude

(5)

Emmanuel Austin Ankude in Ghana crafts this horned mask to honor the Bamum Kingdom, a pre-colonial Central African state in what is now northwest Cameroon. The artisan hand carves the mask from sese wood with two horns on top and decorative markings, then paints the surface in harmonious shades of brown.

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Jesus and the African Kings Wood nativity scene (14 Pieces)

Thomas Kumah Nedjoh

(5)

Thomas Kumah Nedjoh celebrates the birth of Jesus with this uniquely African nativity scene, featuring 14 pieces. Accompanied by shepherds and farm animals, the Holy Family receives the visit of the three Wise Men, regarded as kings. From right to left, the first king bears a stool throne as symbol of Jesus' majesty, the second king proffers a gourd filled with gold, and the third king brings a state sword for oath-swearing. The gentleman bearing a staff with a star is the spokesperson for the kings. Nedjoh carves each ofram wood piece by hand with sublime detail to create a moving and endearing scene.

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Authority Fair Trade Handcarved African Mask from Ghana

Godfred France

(37)

Carved by hand, this authentic African mask features an adinkra symbol on the forehead that conveys conventional wisdom. This one is named Akofena, "sword of war" in the Twi language of Ghana's Akan people; the swords represent legitimate state authority. Godfred France designs and crafts the mask by hand.

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Equality in Marriage, Nigerian Wood Mask

Abdul Aziz Mohamadu

(133)

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Family Reunion, Family Themed Wood Wall Sculpture Handmade in Ghana

Robert Aidoo-Taylor

(78)

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Featured Reviews

Wood nativity scene, 'Jesus and the African Kings' (14 pieces)

Patricia

Jan 30, 2018

This is now a cherished heirloom

An exquisitely carved, beautiful African wood Nativity Set for my Pastor who loves Christmas. Each piece had a soft feel to it as if handled like glass. The detailed carvings gave each piece identity and character as if coming to life. I am so happy with this creation and my congratulations to Thomas Kumah Nedjoh, the artist, putting his whole heart and soul into each piece.

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