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Hand Carved Family Theme African Wood Sculpture, "Mother Abena"

Name: Hand Carved Family Theme African Wood Sculpture, 'Mother Abena'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 232517
Price: 94.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.62 (37 reviews)

Product ID: 232517

by Victoria Agyepomaa (37)

Abena goes about her chores with patience and grace, beautifully depicted in this sese wood sculpture. Balancing a jar on her head, she carries a baby... more

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Abena goes about her chores with patience and grace, beautifully depicted in this sese wood sculpture. Balancing a jar on her head, she carries a baby nestled in a shawl on her back while a toddler tugs at her legs. Victoria Agyepomaa names this pregnant mom Abena Maame. Abena is the name of a girl born on Tuesday, and maam means "mother" in the Akan language.

0.48 kgs
1.1 lbs

40 cm H x 7.5 cm W x 4.5 cm D
15.75" H x 3" W x 1.8" D

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US/Imperial

Sese wood
Wood grain and color can vary slightly
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 232517

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Victoria Agyepomaa

West Africa

African masks and carvings

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James

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Jan 12, 2019

“It brings a wonderful bit of humanity to my home”

It is a beautiful product of the human hands and full of humanity

The best use is simply to enjoy it

Purchased Item Mother Abena, Hand Carved Family Theme African Wood Sculpture

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JOSEPH

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Apr 04, 2024

“This piece takes pride of place in our home”

My wife absolutely loves this piece it fits in well with our decor. Great work dont ever stop pursuing your passion. Thank YOu Joseph & Katherine

Purchased Item Fruit Seller, African Wood Sculpture Artisan Crafted Modern Art

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Moze

From Topeka, Kansas

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Nov 07, 2022

“Craftsmanship Gift From God”

Thank you very much for your blessed skills in your craftsmanship. This beautiful African wood mask is totally awesome! Excellently wrapped and shipped swiftly. As a part of my inheritance, this will be well placed for everyone to see its Stellar Thoughts. Impressive, most impressive...

Creative soul binding inspirational spiritual brilliant and beautiful. Magnificent wall decoration Ancestral inheritance, cultural addtion

Purchased Item Stellar Thoughts, Hand-Carved African Sese Wood Wall Mask from Ghana

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This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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Caring for Children

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Meet the Artist

Victoria Agyepomaa African masks and carvings

(37)

"I have been determined in life right from childhood. I did not receive much school education, but I don't allow that to limit me in life."

"I am Victoria, a caring and an honest person who specializes in handcrafted arts. I live in the eastern region of Ghana where there is a vast... read more