Hand Carved African Ebony and Recycled Glass Beaded Tortoise 'Fancy Traveler' Item ID: 2671801025

Name: Hand Carved African Ebony and Recycled Glass Beaded Tortoise 'Fancy Traveler'
Brand: Agnes Amponsah
SKU: 2671801025
Price: 59.99 USD
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"This snappy tortoise sculpture has a brightly colored shell that can fool you into believing he's fast! Decorated with recycled glass beads, the ebony wood is first hand carved and then thoroughly polished by West African creator Agnes Amponsah. One of Agnes' personal designs, the Fancy Traveler features balanced symmetry and distinct attention to details while maintaining a breezy and opulent spirit."

Item detail

0.93 lb
2.4 inches H x 3.7 inches W x 5.3 inches D
0.60 lbs
2.4 inches H x 3.7 inches W x 5.3 inches D
Ebony wood
recycled glass beads
Hand-crafted item -- color
size and/or motif may vary slightly
Promotes recycling and reduces waste

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About the maker

Agnes Amponsah

"My name is Agnes Amponsah and I was born in Eastern Ghana in 1947. My friends say I'm fair, honest and respectful.

"Since 1996, I've been a wood carver. I was taught at the art center in Accra and have passed on my lessons to others. My involvement in this art is a family inheritance. My sister had a workshop, which I took over after she died.

"My sister's workshop always reminded me of her, so I eventually started on my own in a humble venture. With time and hard work, I was able to expand my workshop.

"I love seeing how attractive and portable my carvings can be. My most difficult moment in life was when I had to go to Mankesim in Central Ghana but I was in a car accident that hurt my leg and left me needing a walking stick.

"I'm inspired by my children, who push me to work harder, and seeing them succeed in life is my greatest desire."

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Meet the maker

Agnes Amponsah wood sculptures

"My name is Agnes Amponsah and I was born in Eastern Ghana in 1947. My friends say I'm fair, honest and respectful.

"Since 1996, I've been a wood carver. I was taught at the art center in Accra and have passed on my lessons to others. My involvement in this art is a family inheritance. My sister had a workshop, which I took over after she died.

"My sister's workshop always reminded me of her, so I eventually started on my own in a humble venture. With time and hard work, I was able to expand my workshop.

"I love seeing how attractive and portable my carvings can be. My most difficult moment in life was when I had to go to Mankesim in Central Ghana but I was in a car accident that hurt my leg and left me needing a walking stick.

"I'm inspired by my children, who push me to work harder, and seeing them succeed in life is my greatest desire."

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