Hand Carved Sese Wood Sculpture of a Fork With Royal Motif 'King's Fork' Item ID: 2671801057

Name: Hand Carved Sese Wood Sculpture of a Fork With Royal Motif 'King's Fork'
Brand: Eva Asantewa Amakye
SKU: 2671801057
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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About this item

"Eating utensils are much more significant than they are given credit for. Ghanaian artisan Eva Asantewa Amakye brings food and the beauty of eating to our attention by creating this skillfully carved sese wood fork wall sculpture featuring a crowned head on the handle. Amakye calls it Ohene Attle, which means 'King's Fork' in the Twi language spoken by the Akan peoples of Ghana."

Item detail

6.84 lb
31 inches H x 5.8 inches W x 3.3 inches D
1.39 lbs
31 inches H x 5.8 inches W x 3.3 inches D
Sese wood
For use on a wall or a table
Hand-crafted item -- color
size and/or motif may vary slightly

Made in Ghana

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About the maker

Eva Asantewa Amakye

"I love seeing how antique pieces evoke feelings of nostalgia. The most challenging aspect of this art is building on ideas, and the creative process from design to finish. Because I only design, I look for skilled carvers to translate my concepts onto the wood. Having worked with wood crafts for a while, I've learned to personally check the quality of wood and carved creations.

"This art has provided work for a lot of young people in my community. I still keep learning to improve the quality of my creations by attending seminars and exhibitions.

"I'm inspired by the things around me and by everyday life. I dream of one day having a big workshop to be able to help more young people in my community."

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Meet the maker

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"I am Eva Asantewa Amakye and I'm a designer from Accra. My friends say I'm kind-hearted, and I am very serious about my work. I became interested in wood carving while working with artisans. Today, I direct carvers to create my own designs.

"I love seeing how antique pieces evoke feelings of nostalgia. The most challenging aspect of this art is building on ideas, and the creative process from design to finish. Because I only design, I look for skilled carvers to translate my concepts onto the wood. Having worked with wood crafts for a while, I've learned to personally check the quality of wood and carved creations.

"This art has provided work for a lot of young people in my community. I still keep learning to improve the quality of my creations by attending seminars and exhibitions.

"I'm inspired by the things around me and by everyday life. I dream of one day having a big workshop to be able to help more young people in my community."

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