Ancient Lovers,'Handcrafted Traditional Sese Wood and Ceramic Sculpture'

Handcrafted Sese Wood 'Black Rhino' Sculpture (Ghana)

'When I see the size and shape of the rhino it makes me think of the Creator's infinite creativity,' says George Obeng as he hand-carves this sculpture. He expertly details the rhino's unique body in this sese wood sculpture. ... more

Novica Handmade Twisted Globe Sese Wood Sculpture

Three pensive men hold the weight of the world on their shoulders in this singular sculpture by West Africa's Kwasi Asante. ... more

World Menagerie Allessio Sankofa Bird Message Sese Wood Sculpture Wood in Black/Brown | 19 H x 7.8 W x 3.9 D in | Wayfair 205870

Working in native sese wood, Allessio depicts an Ashanti icon. A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires him. Carved by hand, it features the sankofa image, enhanced with the textures of embossed aluminum and copper. This is understood as "go... ... more

World Menagerie Valcourt African Woman Loves Life Sese Wood Sculpture Wood in Black/Brown | 22 H x 4.7 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair 188485

With arms upraised, she puts her hands together as though in prayer or celebration in a sculpture by Valcourt. She works in African sese wood to carve the stylized portrait, and adds the rich textures of embossed aluminum. She names her design Walayo,... ... more

Handmade Sese Wood 'Akpa Fish' Sculpture (Ghana)

Sleek sese wood and richly textured aluminum repousse come to life as a fish sculpture. Carved by hand, this elegant sculpture is designed by Anna Yawson in Ghana. ... more

Bloomsbury Market Medici Ancient Man Mask Sculpture Wood in Brown/Gray | 18.75 H x 7 W x 2.4 D in | Wayfair 9AB026D6A0DF4BC7936B7AAEF2DE2E0C

The artisan carves a faithful sese wood replica of the tete ni mask of the Akan people. Meaning "ancient man," it is worn during special celebrations as a reminder of their forefathers, who remain with them in spirit. | Bloomsbury Market Medici Ancient... ... more

Happy Welcome,'Handcrafted 7 Piece Nativity Scene Set Ceramic Sculptures'

Feriberto Aylas creates a nativity scene of endearing naiveté. Wearing a traditional chullo hat, and angel stands next to Mary and Joseph. Baby Jesus smiles from the manger as a cow and donkey stand guard. The master ceramist crafts and paints each... ... more

Daaga,'Hand-Carved Traditional Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo designs a captivating sese wood sculpture embellished with aluminum accents. Hand-carved in Ghana with a palette of brown, red and black tones, this elegant piece of art is inspired by the Ewe word Daaga , meaning sage man."" ... more

Save Our Wildlife,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture of a Traditional Wild Cat'

"This sculpture was inspired by my visit to an African reserve, which reinforced my love for wildlife and the need to preserve it from extinction. The sculpture is to sensitize us as humans to appreciate the beauty of the wildlife, which forms part of... ... more

Green Fante,'Green Sese Wood Fante Fertility Doll Sculpture from Ghana'

In the style of traditional fertility dolls used by the Fante tribe, this sculpture is designed by Ghana's Raphat Asigbey. Local artisans hand-carve this sculpture from a single piece of sese wood, depicting the bust of a woman with a patterned neck... ... more

Altar to Heritage,'Handmade Sese Wood and Aluminum Sculpture in Green and Red'

Emmanuel Nyadedzor pays homage to his heritage in his newest creation, made from sese wood in the classic Ghanaian style. After working long hours with traditional techniques and painting the details in a green hue, the artisan presents this sculpture... ... more

'Hand-Painted Mother Child Wood Sculpture with Brass Accents'

Painstakingly painted and carved by hand from sese wood, this abstract sculpture depicting a mother and her child captures the essence of maternal love in a way that is both powerful and alluring. The vibrant orange hue with a distressed finish lends... ... more

Biakoye Mask,'Ghanaian Sese Wood Mask Sculpture with Aluminum Plating'

Hand-carved from sese wood, this sculpture depicts a beautifully ornamented mask. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour names this sculpture Biakoye , an Akan word meaning "one love". The face is painted in subtle tones of green, yellow and white, while... ... more

Striped Fish,'Rustic Sese Wood Sculpture of a Striped Fish from Ghana'

Featuring stripes of orange and off-white, this fish will make a beautiful addition to your home or beach cottage. Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed hand-carves this sculpture from sese wood and paints it by hand. A clay rub gives this sculpture a rustic... ... more

Fortune Mask,'Hand Crafted Ghanaian Sese Wood Mask Sculpture'

Hand-carved from sese wood, this exquisite sculpture depicts the visage of a man with brass plated eyes. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour details this original sculpture with etchings throughout the forehead, nose and bust, which is also adorned with... ... more

Vibrant Plumage,'Sese Wood Bird Wall Sculpture from Ghana'

Displaying its vibrant plumage, a tropical bird adds to your wall decor with this sculpture from Ghana. Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo designs this wall sculpture, which is hand-carved from sese wood and given a rustic, painted finish. ... more

'Born in a Canoe' - Peruvian Nativity Scene Ceramic Sculpture

The Holy Family sails on a traditional reed canoe in this endearing nativity scene by Alberto Aparicio Canchari. Known as caballito de totora the canoe is filled with three sacks destined as offerings to the land. The beige one is filled with water the... ... more

Enchanting Elephant,'Jali Style Wood Elephant Sculpture'

This enchanting small kadam wood sculpture is the work of Ashish Mehta in India. In traditional jali style (where an item is ornamented with perforations or lattice work), the artisan carves an elephant with his trunk raised. In a remarkable feat of... ... more

'Four Young Elephants' (set of 4) - Lacquered Wood Elephant Sculptures

Walking through a Thai forest four young elephants enjoy one another's company. Nantana Sompamitre crafts the regal quartet from rain tree wood. A symbol of Old Siam the elephants display Thailand's traditional lacquer art. ... more

'Hand-Painted Wood Egg Sculpture with Bali Offering Motif'

Depicting a traditional Balinese Hindu offering of fruit called gebogan , this egg sculpture is a wonderful home accent. Ketut Bungkling carefully paints the albesia wood egg by hand in admirable detail. The sculpture arrives on a golden wood base. ... more

Wood statuette, 'Thinking Shadow' - Sese Wood Sculpture

Hand-carved from native sese wood this contemporary sculpture boasts extraordinary visual textures. Rita Addo Zakour etches a cross into the middle section and names the piece Dwenewoho. The word comes from the Akan people and means think about yourself. ... more

Surely,'Hand-Painted Sese Wood Turtle Sculpture from Ghana'

Crafted of sese wood, a charming turtle will surely win the race. Ghanaian artisan K. Baka creates this sculpture, painting the turtle by hand with multicolored motifs that evoke traditional African designs. ... more

Hunter Head,'Red and Black Sese Wood Sculpture with Aluminum Accents'

The vitality and courage of the ancient African cultures merge in this exquisite sese wood sculpture, handcrafted by Emmanuel Nyadedzor from Ghana. After long hours, the artisan creates a classic depiction of the ancestral hunters of the region, using... ... more

Altar to Beauty,'Handcrafted Sese Wood and Aluminum Sculpture from Ghana'

Emmanuel Nyadedzor pays homage to beauty in his newest creation, made from sese wood in the classic Ghanaian style. After working long hours with traditional techniques, the artisan handcrafts this sculpture depicting a woman whose long hair creates... ... more

Connected Lovers,'Sese Wood and Aluminum Lover Sculpture from Ghana'

Evoking traditional African fertility dolls, this sculpture is created by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng. He carefully hand-carves this sculpture from sese wood, depicting two lovers that sit side-by-side on a bench. One holds a baby in her arms, but... ... more

Hush-a-bye,'Hand Carved Sese Wood African Woman Wall Art Sculpture'

Exemplifying strength, grace and love, there is perhaps no symbol more beautiful than a woman caring for her young child. Joseph Boateng creates a relief panel depicting a Ghanaian woman with her child on her back. Her traditional dress is hand-painted... ... more

Welcome Drum,'Sese Wood Sculpture of Drummer from Ghana'

After visiting festivals in the northern region of Ghana, artisan Joseph Boateng found creative inspiration in the customs he observed. One such tradition was the presence of Atinga drummers, who played their drums as both a welcome and farewell to... ... more

Yellow Giraffe,'Hand-Carved Sese Wood Giraffe Sculpture from Ghana'

Craning its neck as if to get a better look, this giraffe is hand-carved from Ghanaian sese wood. Enoch Adjei creates this striking sculpture, which is given a striking yellow finish. ... more

Bambara Native,'Hand Crafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Emmanuel Austin Ankude in Ghana crafts this fascinating sculpture to honor the Bambara people, a Mande ethnic group who have been found throughout every country in mainland West Africa. The artisan hand carves the sculpture from sese wood with a two... ... more

Somuyie,'Sese Wood Female Form Sculpture Crafted in Ghana'

By Ghanaian artisan Ransford Bediako, this sculpture depicts a woman in a kneeling position as she balances a large bowl atop her head. The artist hand-carves this feminine sculpture from a single piece of sese wood, which is then treated with a... ... more

Ohemaa II,'Hand Carved Sese Wood Figurative Sculpture'

Anna Yawson in Ghana calls her graceful sculpture Ohemaa , a Ghanaian Akan word that means "queen." The artisan hand carves the figure from local sese wood before painting the surface black, green, and orange. Upon her head, the figure balances a... ... more

Ashanti Poise,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Ashanti Sculpture from Ghana'

Full of poise, this Ghanaian sculpture is hand-carved of sese wood and given an antiqued finish. Christian Kwesi Tawiah creates the sculpture to depict a woman. He draws inspiration from the Ashanti tribe of Africa, depicting a woman with braided hair... ... more

Profile of a Queen,'Carved Sese Wood Sculpture of an African Woman from Ghana'

Ghana's Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng hand-carves a woman's profile from local sese wood for a noble portrait that captures the beauty of African royalty. Depicting a noble queen, the sculpture wears a red scarf around the head with a wrap in tones of... ... more

Soyaya,'Artisan Handmade African Sese Wood Sculpture Lovers Kissing'

Soyaya is a Hausa word that means "lovers" and is depicted here in a beautiful, hand carved sese wood sculpture of a couple embracing in a kiss. West African artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves each piece using local tools and finishes each in rich... ... more

Posing Woman,'Rustic Sese Wood Female Form Sculpture from Ghana'

Standing in a one-legged pose with her arms stretched back, the figure of a sensual woman graces any home. Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani creates this sculpture, which he carves by hand from sese wood and treats with clay for a rustic finish. ... more

Elephant Fight,'Elephant-Themed Sese Wood Wall Sculpture from Ghana'

Engaging in combat, two elephants are depicted in this energetic wall sculpture from Gahna. Raphat Asigbey designs this piece of wall decor, which is hand-carved of sese wood by local artisans. A shiny black finish with painted designs completes this... ... more

Lion Roar,'Sese Wood Sculpture of a Lion from Ghana'

Depicting a lion that opens its mouth in a mighty roar, this sculpture is designed and crafted by Ghanaian artisan Cynthia Danquah. She carves the sculpture by hand of sese wood, giving the wood a gleaming, polished finish that accentuates the grain. ... more