African Culture
Wood statuette, 'The Hero'
A sense of serene wisdom and brave courage exudes from this sculpture. Stylized with West African artistry, the sese wood sculpture is carved by hand with exquisite detail.
Cedar sculpture, 'Mother Africa'
With singular strength and determination, a woman struggles to carry a heavy load. Kwame Kandavi sculpts the stylized figure from fragrant cedar wood. "This piece symbolizes the hard working nature of African women, " he says. "I call it Mam Africa.
Wood statuette, 'Beautiful Lady'
Sculpted of African sese wood, a young lady is beautiful from all angles. George Obeng captures her fine features and proud grace. He names this statuette Obaa Sima (Ideal Woman) in the language of Ghana's Akan people.
Wood fertility doll, 'My Beloved'
(NOVICA)
Gleaming brass adorns her face while a long dress covers her childish body. Working in African sese wood, Daniel Nyadedzor sculpts an exquisite image he names Medo Ba Akuaba, "Beloved Fertility Doll" in the Akan language.
Wood statuette, 'Woman with the Red Pot'
Scantily-dressed against the heat, a woman strains with her heavy burden � her beloved child and a jar of precious water that spills from her tremendous efforts. George Asante pays tribute to the strength and courage of African women with this sese wood carving.
Wood sculpture, 'African Woman'
Working diligently to care and provide for her family, this woman walks from the market with a basket on her head and her baby strapped to her back. Joseph Boateng admires her strength and dedication as he immortalizes her through his art.