My Lovely Bird,'Adinkra Symbol Bird Wood Sculpture with Glass Beads'

God Symbol,'Eco-Friendly Sese Wood and Glass Bead Wall Art'

Create a sacred space in your home with this unique wall art from Ghana's Ali Ibrahim. The artisan crafts the piece from sese wood bars and textured aluminum plate with brass accents in the shape of Gye Nyame , an Adinkra symbol that means, "except for... ... more

Handmade Ashanti Sankofa Bird Sese Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 14.25" H x 9" W x 3.9" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Working in sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti adinkra symbol from Ghana known as sankofa, which encourages to learn from the past. ... more

Bungalow Rose Kalaho Bird of Peace Wood Sculpture Wood in Brown/Gray | 13.25 H x 3.5 W x 4.3 D in | Wayfair 31853787E8944AD6904FBA375A32DB66

Much respected by the Senufo from northern Cote d'Ivoire, the graceful 'kalaho' stands as a symbol of peace if it is seen, for these shy birds avoid humans. The artisan carves the kalaho from sese wood, adding details in cream to the beautiful... ... more

Bungalow Rose Senufo Kalaho Bird Wood Sculpture Wood in Brown/Gray | 13.5 H x 3.3 W x 3.7 D in | Wayfair 02342D9E8C8C4F66B1ACF6F1A3D87668

Much respected by the Senufo from northern Cote d'Ivoire, the graceful 'Kalaho' stands as a symbol of peace if it is seen, for these shy birds avoid humans. The artisan carves the Kalaho from sese wood, adding details in deep red to the beautiful... ... more

Handmade Senufo Kalaho Bird Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 40 x 17 x 13

Greetings from Ghana, West Africa, where we are thinking of you and thanking you for such a successful work year. From myself, my family, and my seven carving assistants, we wish you the best. ... more

Handmade Senufo Bird of Peace Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 40 x 18 x 14

Greetings from Ghana, West Africa, where we are thinking of you and thanking you for such a successful work year. From myself, my family, and my seven carving assistants, we wish you the best. ... more

Onyx sculpture, 'Owl Guardian' - Onyx Bird Sculpture

Peru's Cesar Gonzalez finds inspiration in the owl fabled creature of the night symbol of wisdom and keeper of sacred knowledge. Gonzalez carves this onyx sculpture by hand with amazing detail featuring a rose quartz beak and big glass eyes. ... more

Colorful Sankofa,'Two Wood and Recycled Glass Adinkra Sankofa Bird Sculptures'

Inspired by the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, which means "return and get it," this pair of sculptures is hand-carved of Ghanaian sese wood, depicting two birds that stretch their necks to reach over their backs. One bird has an egg in its mouth and the... ... more

Female Warrior,'Sese Wood and Recycled Glass Bead Sculpture'

Ghana's Winfred Korley hand carves this intriguing sculpture depicting a female warrior from local sese wood. Rings of recycled glass beads circle around the figure's neck and ears, while cotton clothes add a pop of red. ... more

Reading Scripture,'Handmade Sese Wood and Glass Bead Sculpture'

An absorbed reader sits with scripture spread across his lap in this thought-provoking sculpture from West Africa's Theophilus Anum. The artisan hand carves the sculpture from local sese wood before embellishing the book with bright yellow recycled... ... more

Warthog,'Hand Crafted Ebony Wood and Glass Bead Sculpture'

This eye-catching warthog sculpture is the creation of West Africa's Theophilus Anum. The artisan hand carves the sculpture from rich ebony wood before embellishing the body of the warthog with recycled glass beads in bright hues of yellow, orange, and... ... more

Panther Realm,'Wood Panther Sculpture with Elephant and Bird Beadwork'

Multicolored beads adorn a black panther, its sculpted presence, as always, impressively elegant. Ghana's Theophilus Anum designs an extraordinary sculpture that is carved by hand of mahogany wood. The panther's body is adorned with glass beads... ... more

Wood sculpture, 'Sankofa Bird Message'

Working in native sese wood Ali Ibrahim 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

Wood sculpture, 'Ashanti Sankofa Bird'

Working in native sese wood Ali Ibrahim 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

Wood sculpture, 'Senufo Kalaho Bird'

Much respected by the Senufo from northern Cote d'Ivoire the graceful kalaho stands as a symbol of peace if it is seen for these shy birds avoid humans. Salihu Ibrahim carves the kalaho from sese wood adding details in deep red to the beautiful sculpture. ... more

Wood sculpture, 'Kalaho Bird of Peace'

Much respected by the Senufo from northern Cote d'Ivoire the graceful kalaho stands as a symbol of peace if it is seen for these shy birds avoid humans. Salihu Ibrahim carves the kalaho from sese wood adding details in cream to the beautiful sculpture. ... more

Black Sankofa,'Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana'

Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back. The word sankofa in the Twi dialect of Ghana means to... ... more

Wood sculpture, 'Senufo Bird of Peace'

Much respected by the Senufo from northern Cote d'Ivoire the graceful kalaho stands as a symbol of peace if it is seen for these shy birds avoid humans. Salihu Ibrahim carves the kalaho from sese wood adding details in deep blue to the beautiful... ... more

Honeymoon Sparrow,'Handcrafted Romantic Jempinis and Benalu Wood Bird Sculpture'

These cute sparrows enjoy a lovely honeymoon while artisan Yudi Suardi of Bali crafts a portrait of their peaceful and romantic lifestyle. Yudi creates each bird from jempinis wood and sets them on natural pieces of benalu wood gathered from the... ... more

Ghanaian Sankofa Birds,'Ghanaian Sankofa Bird Wood Sculptures (Pair)'

Working in native sese wood, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates a pair of birds as sculptures. One holds a golden egg while both turn to look behind them. An Ashanti icon, the birds depict a traditional adinkra symbol known as the sankofa. This is understood... ... more

Akatua,'Handmade Ghanaian Ebony Wood and Recycled Glass Sculpture'

Ghanaian artisan Agnes Amponsah hand carves this graceful sculpture from ebony wood. The sculpture depicts a woman carrying a pot made of recycled, multi-colored beads on her head. A figure of the artisan's own design, Amponsah calls the sculpture... ... 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 Edalene Ashanti Sankofa Bird Wood Sculpture Wood in Brown/Gray | 14.3 H x 9 W x 3.9 D in | Wayfair 205866

Working in native wood, Ali Ibrahim 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 back... ... more

World Menagerie Izabelle Sankofa Bird Wood Sculpture Wood/Metal in Black/Brown/Red | 14.5 H x 8.8 W x 3.9 D in | Wayfair 232282

Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back. The word sankofa in the Twi dialect of Ghana means to... ... more

Loon Peak® Baccus Owl Guardian Onyx Bird Sculpture Glass in Black | 3.5 H x 1.7 W x 1.8 D in | Wayfair 210537

The Peru artisan finds inspiration in the owl, fabled creature of the night, symbol of wisdom and keeper of sacred knowledge. He carves this onyx sculpture by hand with amazing detail featuring a rose quartz beak and big glass eyes. | Loon Peak® Baccus... ... more

Loon Peak® Baccus Artisan Crafted Calcite Bird Sculpture Glass/Stone in Brown/Gray | 3.1 H x 1.6 W x 1.8 D in | Wayfair 231906

The Peru artisan finds inspiration in the owl, fabled creature of the night, symbol of wisdom and keeper of sacred knowledge. He carves this petite sculpture by hand of pink calcite, adding a blue sodalite beak and big glass eyes. | Loon Peak® Baccus... ... more

Mercer41 Mailey Bird Sculpture Wood in Brown/Yellow | 13.2 H x 9.7 W x 3.15 D in | Wayfair 0D8DB9997089414782963872684F7FB1

Style this piece on a mantle or console table paired with a glass vase and fresh greenery. Designed with felt or rubber stoppers at the base that prevent scratching furniture and table tops, as well as sliding around. Please note that this item is for... ... more

Mercer41 Mailey Bird Sculpture Wood in Brown/Yellow | 15.25 H x 11.9 W x 3.55 D in | Wayfair 2DC027B3A18744718442788D93735C12

Style this piece on a mantle or console table paired with a glass vase and fresh greenery. Designed with felt or rubber stoppers at the base that prevent scratching furniture and table tops, as well as sliding around. Please note that this item is for... ... more

Mercer41 Mailey Bird Sculpture Wood in Brown/Yellow | 13.2 H x 9.7 W x 3.15 D in | Wayfair 0D8DB9997089414782963872684F7FB1

Style this piece on a mantle or console table paired with a glass vase and fresh greenery. Designed with felt or rubber stoppers at the base that prevent scratching furniture and table tops, as well as sliding around. Please note that this item is for... ... more

Bungalow Rose Adinkra Doll Original Adinkra Symbols African Wood Figurine Glass in Brown/Gray | 17 H x 3.5 W x 3 D in | Wayfair

Inspired by tradition and Akan beliefs, Abdulai Osman Adam designs this admirable sculpture featuring two legendary Adinkra images. Adinkra is visual symbols that represent concepts or aphorisms. Detailed in embossed aluminum is Gye Nyame, praising... ... more

Novica Handmade Colorful Antelope Glass Beaded Wood Sculpture

Hand-carved of sese wood, the image of a sly antelope adds to your home decor. This beautiful artisanal sculpture is designed by Ghana's Kobina Asmah. He applies recycled glass beads to the antelope's face for a colorful design. ... more

Pirate Duck,'Bamboo and Teak Wood Duck Sculpture in Pirate Garments'

Ducks are often related to cheerfulness, loyalty and protection. These cheeky birds inspire Java's Ira S. to hand-carve a charming wood sculpture from bamboo and teak wood. This lovely duck is a courageous pirate wearing black and red garments and a... ... more

Viking Duck,'Bamboo and Teak Wood Duck Sculpture in Viking Garments'

Ducks are often related to cheerfulness, loyalty and protection. These gorgeous birds inspire Java's Ira S. to hand-carve lovely wood sculptures from bamboo and teak wood. This time, Ira depicts a duck as a brave Viking wearing armor and a little... ... more

African Mother,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng designs and handcrafts this beautiful sculpture out of sese wood. Engraved aluminum plates and colorful recycled glass beads decorate the sculpture, which depicts a pregnant mother. ... more

African Warrior,'Beaded Wood Sculpture of African Warrior'

Designed by Theophilus Anum, this hand carved wood sculpture depicts a fearsome African warrior. Posed as if ready for battle, the figure carries a spear and a shield that is covered with colorful recycled glass beads. The sculpture is a striking... ... more

Wood sculptures, 'Colorful African Elephants' (pair)

Two proud pachyderms spend time together. Carved by hand of sese wood the elephants are adorned with tiny seed beads crafted of recycled glass. Artisan Theophilus Sackey adds white tusks to his sculptures. ... more

Warrior,'Hand Carved Sese Wood Statue of a Tall Watchful Warrior'

Standing tall and ready for action, this carved sese wood warrior is adorned with earrings of red twine and recycled glass beads. Ghanaian artisan Moro Yakubu Monnie gives the wood of the body a tortoiseshell appearance while the headdress features a... ... more