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Handcrafted African Sese Wood Doll with Recycled Glass Beads, "Yaa Doll"

Name: Handcrafted African Sese Wood Doll with Recycled Glass Beads, 'Yaa Doll'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 292249
Price: 94.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.70 (10 reviews)

Product ID: 292249

by Winfred Korley (10)

West African artisan Winfred Korley hand crafts this decorative doll from dark sese wood, recycled glass beads, and local clay. Korley first carves... more

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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.

0.47 kgs
1.0 lbs

41 cm H x 18 cm W x 7 cm D
16.25" H x 7" W x 2.8" D

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Sese wood, recycled glass beads, clay
Not a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 or under.
Features a rustic, rugged finish
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Ghana
Certified and shipped by our office in Ghana
Product ID: 292249

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Winfred Korley

West Africa

Hand-carved wood sculptures

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Martha

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Nov 27, 2024

“Uniquely beautiful”

I love it and get compliments on it all the time.

Purchased Item Texture of Love, Handcrafted Wood Heart-Shaped Wall Mirror from Ghana

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Diana

From Seattle Washington

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Dec 22, 2022

“Wondrtful table”

This is a very nicely constructed well thought out table. The workmanship is great and it comes well packaged.

Purchased Item African Sweethearts, Wood accent table

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Linda

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Nov 07, 2019

“Table from Africa”

I love this table, it was so easy to put together and it very nicely made and the red color is really bright and the black contrast is stunning. I am so glad I purchased it , thank you.

to stand alone as a showpiece or put something on top

Purchased Item Africa, Hand Carved Circular Wood Accent Table from Ghana

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Microcredit Financing

Winfred Korley has received 3 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $200 and the most recent for $200. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of wood, his raw material, to increase production.

Preserving Traditions

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

Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

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Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Meet the Artist

Winfred Korley Hand-carved wood sculptures

"I developed the art of carving at a young age."

"I am a sociable person. I love to sing and am always content with what I have. I hate cheating. "I developed the art of carving at a young... read more