wooden statuette (10 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
Exotic Elephant
Hand Carved Sese Wood Elephant Featuring Ceremonial Design
Exotic Elephant, Hand Carved Sese Wood Elephant Featuring Ceremonial Design
Daniel Quarcoo
The calm demeanor and gentle nature of elephants is beautifully captured by Ghanaian artisan Daniel Quarcoo in this sese wood statuette. With etchings and paint, the elephant takes on a ceremonial... read more$107.99Artist: Daniel Quarcoo
Raffia Dancer
Raffia Skirt Hand Carved Sese Wood Dancer Statuette
Raffia Dancer, Raffia Skirt Hand Carved Sese Wood Dancer Statuette
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Graceful and lithe, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu's dancer seems captured in motion in this statuette. The figure is carved from local sese wood and wears a raffia skirt. The lines and elegance of the dancer's... read more$79.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Awarefoo
Pair of Male and Female Handmade Wood Statuettes from Ghana
Awarefoo, Pair of Male and Female Handmade Wood Statuettes from Ghana
Frank Odei Amoani
Ghanaian Frank Odei Amoani creates this delightful pair of statuettes that make a unique addition to home decor. Carved by hand from sese wood, the artisan's own design features a couple with matching... read more$339.99Artist: Frank Odei Amoani
Sika Sunsum
Artisan Hand Carved Sese Wood and Aluminum Beaded Statuette
Sika Sunsum, Artisan Hand Carved Sese Wood and Aluminum Beaded Statuette
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Meaning "golden spirit," Abdul Aziz Mohamadu's design for a sika sunsum doll incorporates aluminum plating and recycled glass beads on a hand carved sese wood figure. The artisan's eye for... read more$109.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Woman Thinking
Ghanaian Hand-carved and Hand-painted Wood Woman Statuette
Woman Thinking, Ghanaian Hand-carved and Hand-painted Wood Woman Statuette
Victor Ayambire
Ghanaian artist Victor Ayambire hand-carves this ravishing statuette depicting a woman lost in thoughts, crafted with local sese wood and hand-painted in black. The statuette's abstract and modern... read more$79.99Artist: Victor Ayambire
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
Walking Gorilla
Hand Carved Sese Wood Gorilla Statuette from Ghana
Walking Gorilla, Hand Carved Sese Wood Gorilla Statuette from Ghana
Bright Kofi Agbetey
From Ghanaian artisan Bright Kofi Agbetey comes this captivating gorilla statuette. The gorilla is hand carved out of sese wood and finished with both paint and polish.$169.99Artist: Bright Kofi Agbetey
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$89.99Artist: Winfred Korley
Ghanaian Couple I
Hand Carved Ebony Wood Statuettes of Man and Woman (Pair)
Ghanaian Couple I, Hand Carved Ebony Wood Statuettes of Man and Woman (Pair)
Victoria Agyepomaa
Victoria Agyepomaa exalts the beautiful physiognomy of African people in this pair of statuettes. The woman and man are detailed with remarkable artistry, resulting in life-like busts enhanced by... read more$99.99Artist: Victoria Agyepomaa