Handmade Hand Painted Water Carrier Wood Sculpture 'Bearing Water' Item ID: 2669887519

Name: Handmade Hand Painted Water Carrier Wood Sculpture 'Bearing Water'
Brand: Agnes Amponsah
SKU: 2669887519
Price: 307.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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"Since ancient times, men provided water to their livestock by carrying it on pots over their shoulders with the help of a wooden stick. That is the theme for this splendid ebony wood sculpture designed by Agnes Amponsah in Ghana, crafted and painted by hand and featuring water pots that can be dismantled from the post."

Item detail

7.23 lbs
15.8 inches H x 6.3 inches W x 2.8 inches D
Ebony wood
Hand-crafted item -- color
size and/or motif may vary slightly
Not signed by artist

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

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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