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The Invitation,'Hand Carved Wood Wine Bottle Holder'

Sitting relaxed, a man holds a wine bottle on his knee invitingly. Made Wirata presents the image with the rich grain of suar wood markings the contours of his masculine body. Wine bottle not included. more

Together We Love,'Hand Carved Wood Sculpture'

"We should love our partners no matter what, and always stay together in difficult times," suggests Gordon Adu as he carves this impressive sculpture. Working with manual tools, Adu evokes the image of a man and a woman, their faces dissolving into a... more

Drumming and Dancing,'Hand Carved Ghanaian Wood Wall Relief Panel'

A Ghanaian artisan brings a local dance to life in this gorgeous, detailed wall relief panel. Four men garbed in traditional clothing play and dance with drums and a guitar underneath a lush canopy. The artisan was inspired by his grandparents to... more

Unforgettable Moment,'Hand Carved Suar Wood Wedding Statuette'

Entranced by the warm embrace of love, a newly wedded couple embark on their first dance as man and wife. Balinese artisan Nyoman Sudiana uses local suar wood to create the statuette, hand carving the couple with minimal detail for an ultra-sleek effect. more

Our Baby,'Hand Carved Suar Wood Statuette of Couple and Baby'

A man gently caresses the mother of his future child in this wood statuette with a black finish. Wayan Rendah of Bali presents this emotive hand carved suar wood statuette representing the eternal love between father, mother, and child. more

Crescent Dragon,'Crescent Moon Dragon Hand Carved Wood Relief Wall Panel'

Eka of Bali presents a beautiful and dramatic wall relief panel hand carved from suar wood. The panel features a dragon, writhing amongst flames and mist in a crescent moon frame. The man in the moon, shown in profile, is shown on the inner side of the... 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

'Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of a Guitar Player from Ghana'

By Ghanaian artist Raymond Yaw Afari, this sculpture will make an elegant addition to your home decor. Hand-carved from sese wood, a man with an abstract form plays passionately on a curved guitar. This sculpture displays a shiny black finish. more

Twisted Globe,'Hand Carved Sese Wood Sculpture from Africa'

Three pensive men hold the weight of the world on their shoulders in this singular sculpture by West Africa's Kwasi Asante. Hand crafted from local sese wood, the sculpture features three twisted figures in contrasting earthy hues holding a hole-filled... more

Red Dove,'Ghanaian Wood Sculpture Carved and Painted by Hand'

By Joseph Boateng, this sculpture carries a message of peace. He creates the image of a man with a tall headdress as he deftly carves sese wood. A sheet of hand-embossed aluminum depicts a red dove. "The dove has always been associated with peace," the... more

Me Lorwo,'Hand Carved West African Sese Wood Tabletop Sculpture'

A man smiles enigmatically while wearing an ornately designed headdress in this West African sculpture. Artisan Ibrahim Seyeed from Ghana names this original mask Me Lorwo , meaning "I love you" in a Ghanaian tribal dialect. This captivating mask is... 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

Wise Drummer,'Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of a Drummer from Ghana'

By Ghanaian artist Raymond Yaw Afari, this sculpture will make an elegant addition to your home decor. Hand-carved from sese wood, a wise man plays on a traditional African drum. This sculpture displays a shiny black finish and a creative design; the... more

Chi Wara Mythical Antelope,'Brown Wood Antelope Sculpture Hand Carved by Ghana Artisan'

This hand carved sese wood sculpture by Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Austin Ankude pays homage to a West African tradition. The Bambara people honor a mythological creature that is half-antelope, half-man, who taught humans how to cultivate the soil. A... more

African Bust,'Hand-Carved African Wood Bust Mask from Ghana'

Depicting the bust of an African man, this mask is designed and crafted by Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani. He works with a single piece of sese wood, carving this mask entirely by hand. A clay rub gives this wonderful mask a rustic finish. 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

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

Siddhartha Gautama,'Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Siddhartha Gautama'

Before becoming known as The Buddha, the Enlightened One was a mortal man named Siddhartha Gautama. Born into an aristocratic family in modern-day Nepal, some time around 563 B.C., he renounced lay life and wealth. After many years of asceticism and... more

Archangel Raphael,'Gilded Hand Carved Wood Catholic Archangel Sculpture'

The archangel Raphael, companion of Tobias in the Bible, guided the young man in his journey to recover a loan his father made to a relative. During their travels, a large fish attacked Tobias as he crossed the river. Raphael killed the fish and... more

Drummer Boy,'Drummer Hand Carved Mahogany Sculpture'

Hand carved from mahogany, a wood prized for its rich lustre and fine grain, this sculpture of a man drumming is presented by Ghana's Gelson Avorwlanu. The beauty of this piece is further enhanced by the deft skills of West African artisans, who take... more

Kebyar Terompong,'Hand-Carved Balinese Dance Sculpture'

This breathtaking sculpture depicts a young man performing the Balinese dance kebyar terompong , in which the dancer must play the terompong , a series of bronze gongs played with sticks. Putri Ety carves the sculpture by hand from smooth crocodile wood. more

Chiwara Ritual,'Hand Made Wood Sculpture of an Animal Man from West Africa'

Mali is host to a variety of distinguished and characteristic cultures. This sculpture is hand-carved from wood in the shape of a chiwara , used as a ritual object by the Bamana people. This particular chiwara depicts the mythological half-man,... more

Bamana Male,'Hand Made Wood Sculpture of a Naked Man from West Africa'

The Bamana people are a ethnic group from Mali who are the most dominant in the country. Ghanaian artist Emmanuel Austin Ankude captures the Bamana art style with this sculpture, hand-carved from African sese wood in the shape of a man. The emphasis on... more

Let Us Give Thanks,'Hand Carved African Mask with Brass and Aluminum Repousse'

Quiet and regal, this long rectangular African mask depicts a thankful man. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu works in sese wood to craft his original design. Named Aseda ba, "thanksgiving" in the Akan language, it is adorned with textured aluminum repoussé on the... more

'Chieftain's Trumpeter' - Hand Made Wood Sculpture from Africa

Kneeling a young man sounds his trumpet carved from a ram's horn. He wears a beaded necklace and a loincloth of colorful Ghanaian kente cloth. Carved by hand from sese wood this sculpture is the work of Winfred Korley. These trumpeters blow their horns... more

Thoughtful Man,'Cedar Wood Accent Table of a Sitting Man from Ghana'

Hand-carved of cedar wood with a rich brown finish, a thoughtful man sits and contemplates life. The sleek sculpture forms the stand of this accent table from Ghana. From Raphat Asigbey, it is crowned with a wawa wood tabletop detailed with geometric... more

Northeastern Man,'Wood Relief Panel of a Man from the Northeast of Brazil'

Wearing red pants, a working man from Brazil balances a bowl atop his head. Carlinhos designs this powerful relief panel, inspired by the workers from the northeast of Brazil. The panel is hand-carved of louro canela wood with impressive openwork. more

Bird Essence,'Hand-Painted African Wood Mask with Bird Accent on Top'

A true masterpiece of craftsmanship, this colorful African mask meticulously carved and painted by hand in Ghana unveils an enthralling portrait of a man donning an impressive headdress adorned with a bird motif. Crafted from sese wood, this remarkable... more

Lean on Me,'Hand-Painted Abstract Ceramic & Wood Sculpture of Lovers'

This hypnotic sculpture designed by Ghana's Kobina Asmah celebrates the essence of romantic love. Poetically captured, it depicts a man and a woman locked in an eternal embrace, symbolizing the profound bond of love. Skillfully hand-carved from sese... more

Heartfelt Wish,'Hand Crafted Wood Fertility Dolls with Glass Beads'

Artisan Winfred Korley crafts a pair of fertility dolls that is rich with meaning. The woman holds her stomach, and the man does so as well in solidarity, showing his support. The figures are carved by hand from native sese wood and adorned with... more

Northeastern Workers I,'Handmade Wood Relief Panels of Brazilian Workers'

Carrying goods atop their heads, a pair of workers from the northeastern part of Brazil is depicted in these two relief panels. Carlinhos designs these panels, which are hand-carved from louro canela wood. The man wears blue pants while the woman wears... more

Old Couple,'Handmade Sese Wood Sculpture of a Sitting Couple from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, an elderly couple shares a loving moment together on a bench. The man rests his arm around his wife's shoulder while she places her hand on his waist. Remarks the designer, "It was their love that brought them this far." more

Smiling Moon Man,'Artisan Crafted Hand Painted Moon Mask and Stand from Bali'

Butterflies appear amid tropical foliage on the face of the moon itself. Carved and painted by hand, this delightful mask by Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya depicts the crescent moon. The Balinese artisan works in hibiscus wood to create the smiling moon face. more

Wood display doll, 'Serene Man'

Smooth crocodile wood carved by hand forms a delightful doll by Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya. The figure shows a serene countenance and elongated artistic hands and feet. Dressed in handloomed ikat cloth it is an exquisite example of Balinese art. Ikat... more

Sky Man,'Abstract Sese Wood Sculpture from Ghana'

Named "Sky Man," this sculpture depicts a human figure whose head stretches like a teardrop towards the sky. Ghana's Akoma of West Africa presents this abstract sculpture, hand-carved from sese wood. more

Xylophone Musician,'Original African Wood Wall Accent of Man Playing Xylophone'

A man intently plays a xylophone in this vivid original wall decor by West African artisan Musah Abdallah. The plaque is hand-carved from sese wood and painted in bright eye-catching colors. Brass and aluminum triangles adorn the border of the plaque. more

Aburi Wisdom,'Wood and Metal African Mask of Thoughtful Bearded Man'

Ghana's Ibrahim Seyeed crafts an original mask that is rich with personality. Carved by hand from native sese wood, the mask depicts a man pulling on his beard, as if deep in thought. Adorning the visage are plates of embossed aluminum and brass, as... more

Ghanaian wood sculpture, 'Man Named Asuo'

Prince Amartey creates a design of his own imagination incorporating stylistic motifs from West Africa. Carved by hand of sese wood this handsome personage wears an ornate headdress. Another face observes the world from atop the headdress as though it... more