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Woodcarving | Ghana

Artisan John Koranteng

We bring to you an unique selection of handmade woodcarvings from Ghana in Africa. We work directly with the craftworkers who produce these creations and ensure that they get a fair price for their work.

Most of the woodcarvings are made from wood found in the forests of the Ashanti Kingdom. In keeping with the Ghanaian Government's support for handicrafts, the general rule is that three trees have to be planted for every one cut down for use in woodcarvings. Former hunters are now used for conservation and the policing of these policies in the Rain Forests. In this way, environmentalists are seen as the friends, rather than enemies of local people.

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Thinking Together - 150

Thinking Together - 150

A couple seek shade from the scorching sun, and ponder what tomorrow might bring. Hand-carved in Kumasi, by John Koranteng. This item is part of an...
GBP - £14.95
USD (approx) - $24.36
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Pot Carrier - 151

Pot Carrier - 151

Balancing a red clay kukuo (pot), a woman with her young child makes her daily trek to the river to fetch water. Hand-carved in Kumasi, by John...
GBP - £14.95
USD (approx) - $24.36
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Pounding Fu Fu - 152

Pounding Fu Fu - 152

A common site in Ghanaian villages, two women pounding fufu - yams and manioc, the staples of their daily diet. Hand-carved in Kumasi, by John...
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USD (approx) - $24.36
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Mother & Baby - 153

Mother & Baby - 153

A mother tenderly cares for her young baby. Babies are carried in a shawl tight to their mother all day long. Hand-carved in Kumasi, by John...
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USD (approx) - $24.36
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Don't Gossip Woman - 154

Don't Gossip Woman - 154

A constant cry in traditional African communities. Hand-carved in Kumasi, by John Koranteng. This item is part of an unique selection of handmade...
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USD (approx) - $24.36
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Village Scene - 155

Village Scene - 155

This sculpture captures a typical West African village scene. Hand-carved in Kumasi, by John Koranteng. This item is part of an unique selection of...
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USD (approx) - $24.36
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Thinking Man - 156

Thinking Man - 156

'Le Penseur' - a beautiful wooden free-standing sculpture. A typical African gift which would look good in any home. Created by craftspeople using...
GBP - £12.50
USD (approx) - $20.36
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Hope Candleholder - 157

Hope Candleholder - 157

A 'different' African candleholder to 'light up' any home. A special gift symbolising the hope of African nations. Hand-carved in Kumasi, by John...
GBP - £19.95
USD (approx) - $32.50
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Unity Candleholder - 158

Unity Candleholder - 158

Symbolising the Unity of the people of Africa. Hand-carved in Kumasi, by John Koranteng. This item is part of an unique selection of handmade...
GBP - £19.95
USD (approx) - $32.50
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Baule Mask - 159

Baule Mask - 159

Surprise a friend with this 'different' free-standing mask. Wooden masks are widely used in dances at African villages during festivals + ceremonies....
GBP - £14.95
USD (approx) - $24.36
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