Handmade Ghanaian Mother and Child Ebony Wood Sculpture 'Maternal Devotion' Item ID: 2677063502

Name: Handmade Ghanaian Mother and Child Ebony Wood Sculpture 'Maternal Devotion'
Brand: Agnes Amponsah
SKU: 2677063502
Price: 199.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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"A mother and a child in abstract holding each other is one traditional symbol of love that becomes an outstanding decorative accent in the hands of Ghanaian artisan Agnes Amponsah. She designs and hand-carves this graceful sculpture from ebony wood and its powerful motif achieves a dramatic effect."

Item detail

5.90 lbs
16.3 inches H x 6 inches W x 2.8 inches D
Ebony wood
Hand-crafted item -- color
size and/or motif may vary slightly

Made in Ghana

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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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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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