'Hand-Carved Sese Wood Statuette of a Servant from Ghana'

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

Magnificent Elephant,'Hand Carved Small Kadam Wood Elephant Statuette'

Diminutive though she may be, this magnificent elephant is a fine example of jali openwork, a traditional style of carving in India. The artisan hand-carves the small but mighty beast from a single piece of wood, and even carves a miniature elephant... ... more

Little Friend,'Hand Carved Hibiscus Wood Owl Statuette'

Say hello to your newest bird friend. Balinese artisan Wek Bali hand carves the owl statuette from hibiscus wood with an attractive natural grain, while stylized details add character and depth to the little owl. ... more

Hand Carved Squirrel Natural Jempinis Wood Statuette 'Feasting Squirrel'

A darling squirrel happily feasts upon a nut with its face smiling, ears back and bushy tail wagging. Indonesian artisan Kadek Darmini hand carves this foraging little squirrel from jempinis wood, letting the wood's natural grain shine through. ... more

Kisses for You Brown,'Hand Carved Romantic Suar Wood Statuette'

A lovely ode to romantic love, Komang Sri's skillfully carved statuette makes the perfect gift for your paramour. The Balinese artisan starts by crafting the statuette from local suar wood, hand carving the two figures so that their bodies form a... ... more

Two Loves in Black,'Hand Carved Black Suar Wood Heart Statuette'

Capture the power and timelessness of love with this charming sculpture from Bali's Komang Sri. Hand carved from suar wood and painted black, the sculpture features two openwork hearts that nestle snugly inside each other. A rectangular platform acts... ... more

Chubby Swine,'Hand Carved Suar Wood Pig Statuette'

Hand-painted with a floral-butterfly motif, Candra Suwitra chubby swine is quite a character. The Balinese artisan uses local suar wood to hand carve the statuette, painting its features mottled grey and white with vibrant orange-brown accents. ... more

Bright Snapper Fish,'Hand Carved Albesia Wood Fish Statuette'

Balinese artisan Made Resi Pastika suggests placing his charming sculpture in your living room for maximum effect. Hand carved from albesia wood, the snapper fish is painted in bright colors and treated with a rugged, rustic finish, allowing the... ... more

Black Pig,'Black Sese Wood Pig Figurine from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood and given a polished black finish, a charming pig roots around. Ghana's Otchere Raymond designs this figurine, crafted by local artisans. ... more

Blue Lover,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Fertility Doll in Blue from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, an ardent lover with a head in the shape of a heart makes a cultural addition to your home decor. Ghanaian designer Raphat Asigbey presents this sculpture, crafted in the style of traditional fertility dolls. This doll is... ... more

Blue Dolphin,'Handmade Wood Dolphin Statuette in Blue from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood and given a rustic blue finish, this dolphin will make a friendly addition to your home decor. Otchere Raymond of Ghana designs this statuette, which is carefully crafted by local artisans. ... more

Bali Endeavor,'Hand Carved Albesia Wood Abstract Woman Statuette from Bali'

From Made Pastika comes this wonderful abstract statuette. Hand carved from albesia wood, a woman carries a bowl on her head while wearing a traditional Balinese cream and green dress. The artisan finishes the attractive design with a rustic finish... ... more

'Hand-Carved Jempinis Wood Monkey Statuette with Corn'

Many cultures around the world associate monkeys with intelligence and community, often making these cheeky creatures powerful gods. Bali's Komang Sri draws inspiration from them and hand-carves a jempinis wood statuette in a brown tone. The final... ... more

Lion of Ghana,'Sese Wood Lion Motif Wall Mask Hand Carved in Ghana'

Ghanaian designer Theophilus Sackey presents this charming mask that is made using local sese wood. Theophilus works with local artisans who cut and carve the wood into the attractive design, before painting and polishing the mask. A gorgeous dark teal... ... more

'Hand-Carved Jempinis Wood Otter Statuette Painted in Bali'

Known for their playful and mischievous nature, otters are also great mothers of nature who have a strong connection with their babies, cuddling them with tenderness. That sweet mother and child scene inspires Candra Suwitra from Bali, who hand-carves... ... more

Two Loves in Brown,'Hand Carved Natural Suar Wood Heart Statuette'

Capture the power and timelessness of love with this charming sculpture from Bali's Komang Sri. Hand carved from natural suar wood, the sculpture features two openwork hearts that nestle snugly inside each other. A rectangular platform acts as a... ... more

Royal Duo,'Two Sese Wood Brown Elephant Statuettes from Ghana'

A royal elephant duo is hand-carved of African sese wood to resemble a mother and child. This pair of statuettes from Ghana is accented with embossed aluminum sheet that resembles regal dress. Enoch Afram designs and crafts these statuettes, giving... ... more

Rearing Stallion,'Hand Carved Sese Wood West Africa Wood Horse Statuette'

Revered in many countries for their close working relationship with humans, the mighty stallion is hand carved by West African artisan Gordon Adu and represented in a reared legs power pose. Each statuette is hand carved from local sese wood using... ... more

All is Well,'Hand Carved Sese Wood Statuette'

With its artfully crafted details, Raphat Asigbey's statuette makes a charming piece of home decor. Ghanaian artisans hand carve the sleek statuette from local sese wood, crafting the figure with an elongated head and a brightly patterned skirt. ... more

Akunde,'Artisan Hand Carved Sese Wood Couple and Child Statuette'

Done in abstract style, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu depicts a passionate couple and their child. The couple are represented from the torso up, with their arms linked so closely as to be inseparable. The figure of a child holds them up while seeming to swing... ... more

Artisan Crafted Wood Ballerina Statuette from Bali 'Ballet Dancer III'

Hand carved from albesia wood, this charming and chubby ballerina gazes at you confidently as she performs an arabesque. Togog Suyasa of Bali adds a little humor to your home decor with this whimsical statuette featuring a square wood base with a black... ... more

Single Cockatoo,'Hand Crafted Jempinis Wood Cockatoo Statuette'

A large, handsome cockatoo makes an excellent companion in this captivating sculpture from Bali's Yudi Suardi. Hand carved in natural jempinis wood, the cockatoo levitates on a base of benalu, or parasite wood, with a naturally flat bottom. Please note... ... more

Tiger Milk Mushroom,'Hand Made Jempinis Wood Mushroom Statuette'

A patch of tiger milk mushrooms springs from the ground, ripe for plucking, in this charming sculpture from Bali's Yudi Suardi. Hand carved in natural jempinis wood, the detachable sculpture levitates on a base of benalu, or parasite wood, with a... ... more

'Hand-Carved Rustic Sese Wood Fish Sculpture from Ghana'

Leaping out of the water, this charming fish will make the perfect addition to your home or beach cottage. Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed hand-carves this sculpture from sese wood, painted in tones of brown and blue. A clay rub gives the sculpture a... ... more

Togbe Ge,'Hand-Carved Sese Wood Accent Table from Ghana'

Holding his head in his hands, an African man forms the pedestal of this table, which is diligently hand-carved from sese wood by Ghanaian artisans. Raphat Asigbey designs this table, its top decorated with triangular patterns in embossed aluminum.... ... more

Elegant Horns,'Hand-Carved African Sese Wood Mask from Ghana'

Hand-carved of Ghanaian sese wood, this African mask features an enigmatic face with two elegant horns that climb towards the sky. Rita Addo Zakour designs the mask, featuring a two-tone color scheme in black and beige with red accents that are painted... ... more

Blessings and Joy,'Hand Carved Sese Wood Nhyira Blessings Mask from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Ali Mohammed names this mask nhyira, from the Akan word for "blessings." Hand-carved from sese wood, this smiling mask is then painted black and given an aged finish. Bright red tassel earrings dangle at the sides and hints of blue and... ... more

Torgbi,'Hand-Carved Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo designs a fascinating sese wood sculpture hand-painted in brown, yellow and black tones. Hand-carved in Ghana, this wonderful piece of art is inspired by the Ewe word Torgbi , meaning wise grown man."" ... more

Horns of Strength,'Sese Wood and Aluminum Wall Mask Hand Carved in Ghana'

Ghanaian designer Theophilus Sackey presents this fearsome mask that is made using local sese wood. Theophilus works with local artisans who cut and carve the wood into the stunning design, before painting and completing the mask with a distressed... ... 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

Whale Tale in Green,'Green Albesia Wood Whale Tale Statuette'

Balinese artisan Made Resi Pastika suggests placing his charming sculpture in your living room for maximum effect. Hand carved from albesia wood, the whale tale is painted bright green and treated with a rugged, rustic finish, allowing the natural wood... ... 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

'Hand-Carved Fruit-Themed Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Robert Lanyo honors Mother Nature with a cheerful creation that celebrates the gifts this prosperous planet offers to humankind. Working with sese wood, the Ghanaian artist creates a fruit-themed sculpture, giving special attention to each piece. After... ... more

'Hand Carved Sese Wood Comb-Shaped Wall Accent from Ghana'

In a departure from masks, Ghanaian artisan Philip Dankwa creates this comb-shaped wall decor at his workshop in the east of the country. Carving locally produced sese wood, Dankwa imagines a tribal triumvirate that sees two women, a baby and a man... ... more

Auntie Abena,'Hand-Carved African Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Working in sese wood, Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng hand-carves this striking African sculpture. The sculpture depicts the face of a woman, given a black finish. At her forehead, embossed aluminum creates the image of a bird. Earrings of cotton and... ... more

Biako Ye,'Hand-Carved Romantic Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Holding hands, two lovers are depicted in a stylized fashion in this Ghanaian sculpture. Ransford Bediako hand-carves this sculpture from sese wood, which is given a black polished finish. This sculpture is named Biako Ye, meaning "oneness" in the Akan... ... more

Abstract Face,'Artistic Sese Wood Relief Panel Crafted in Ghana'

Adding an artistic touch to the concept of African masks, Ghanaian artisan Worlasi Agbalenyo creates this rectangular relief panel. Crafted from sese wood, this relief depicts an abstract face, rubbed with clay for a rustic finish. ... more