'Mother of Twins' - Hand Crafted Fertility Doll Sculpture

Handmade Fante Fertility Doll III African wood sculpture (Ghana) - 51 x 21 x 13

I was born on April 27, 1963 at Nkranza in the Central region of Ghana. I am a jovial and hardworking person. I specialize in antiqued and shining art. ... more

Bungalow Rose Handmade Comforter Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture Wood in Black/Brown | 11.75 H x 4.7 W x 1.6 D in | Wayfair

Beautifully feminine, an akuaba fertility doll symbolizes the force of tradition. In Ghana, such figures are believed to assist a woman who wants to conceive a baby. Nana Frimpong carves the lovely doll that also represents beauty and wisdom. |... ... more

Novica Handmade Fante Fertility Doll Iv African Wood Sculpture

This original sculpture is artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante's interpretation of a Fante fertility doll. Such dolls would be given to couples that are having difficulty in conceiving a child. ... more

Handmade Fante Fertility Doll I Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 42 x 12 x 10

I am a sociable person. I love to sing and am always content with what I have. I hate cheating. I developed the art of carving at a young age. ... more

Bungalow Rose Nimba Ceremony Fertility Doll Sculpture Wood in Brown/Gray | 18.75 H x 7 W x 6 D in | Wayfair F15F96F942FD40C19B5A36F4A7693654

Bringing a touch of African culture to any home, this fertility doll is hand-carved by Ghanaian artisan, depicting a mohawk-like headdress atop a long neck. For the Nimba people of Guinea, fertility dolls and headdresses are part of a rich cultural... ... more

World Menagerie Holmesfield Fante Fertility Twins Wood Sculpture Wood in Brown | 7.8 H x 3 W x 2 D in | Wayfair 202132

In the Fante culture, the fetish priest gives these fertility dolls male and female to married couples who desire twins, explains Winfred Korley. "The tribal mark on both cheeks is meant to protect them from evil. It is believed that carrying these... ... more

Vitra Wooden Doll - Mother Fish and Child - 21510401

The Vitra Wooden Doll - Mother Fish and Child makes an adorable duo with their solid wooden bodies and hand painted details. Unique from the rest of the collection of wooden dolls, these sea creatures sit horizontally while the rest of the dolls are... ... more

Melted Hug,'Hand Crafted Romantic Sandstone Sculpture from Indonesia'

A loving couple melts into one another as they embrace in this abstract sandstone sculpture by Indonesian artisan Wayan Kandiyasa. Smooth curves defining the couple seamlessly become one, representing the intense bond shared by the lovers. ... more

Lovely Mother,'Lovely Mother and Child Sculpture in Hand Carved Wood'

"This sculpture is inspired by a mother's love and care, as well as everything that our lovely mothers give us," confides Balinese artist Made Pastika. He masterfully transforms seasoned albesia wood into a sculpture that captures the strength of the... ... more

Cradled in Love,'Hand Crafted Cotton Batik of Love Between Mother and Child'

The relationship between a mother and child is beautifully portrayed here in this cotton batik wall hanging hand crafted by Siddique of India. The artisan states that her subject is: "a village woman, beautifully adorned in traditional attire, taking a... ... more

'Hand-Painted Mother Child Wood Sculpture with Brass Accents'

Painstakingly painted and carved by hand from sese wood, this abstract sculpture depicting a mother and her child captures the essence of maternal love in a way that is both powerful and alluring. The vibrant orange hue with a distressed finish lends... ... more

Wood fertility doll, 'Baule Mother' - Artisan Crafted Wood Sculpture

The Baule women of Ghana regard this doll as a fertility talisman. They take her along with them everywhere for the doll is believed to foster conception. Winfred Korley celebrates West African beliefs and customs with a hand carved sese wood doll... ... more

Spiraling Owls,'Hand Crafted and Hand Painted Ceramic Owl Mobile'

Jose Arriola of Guatemala crafts lighthearted decorative accents like this owl-themed mobile, handcrafted from clay and hand painted. The artisan comes from an artistic family — his father was a noted sculptor and his mother worked in clay. Both had... ... more

Akuaba II,'African Fertility Doll Hand Crafted 28-inch Wood Sculpture'

Robert Kofi Ellis designs an extraordinary version of the legendary fertility doll of Akan origin. Called Akuaba, the doll is characterized by a big round head, very short neck, open arms and a long lean body. Carved of sese wood, the sculpture is... ... more

Wood fertility doll, 'Ashanti Mother' - Fertility Doll Wood Sculpture

The Ashanti women of Ghana regard this doll as a fertility talisman. They take her along with them everywhere for the doll is believed to foster conception preferably a daughter. Winfred Korley celebrates West African beliefs and customs with a hand... ... more

Supta Virasana,'Artisan Crafted Yogi Sculpture from India'

Demonstrating the Supta Virasana or Reclining Hero Pose, a bearded yogi is a model of concentration. Motilal & Ayush in India craft the kadam wood sculpture by hand. ... more

Epic Love Story,'Artisan Crafted Hindu Motif Sculpture'

Depicting Rama and Sita, protagonists in the Hindu epic Ramayana, this egg sculpture is stunning. Ketut Bungkling paints the albesia wood sculpture by hand; it arrives on a golden wood base. ... more

Dhanurashana,'Artisan Crafted Yogi Sculpture'

An agile yogi seems to defy gravity as he assumes the Dhanurashana or Bow Pose in this wonderful sculpture from Motilal & Ayush in India. The statuette is carved by hand from kadam wood. ... more

Ganesha of Fortune,'Bali Artisan Crafted Cast Stone Sculpture of Lord Ganesha'

Ganesha sends blessings of good fortune to the world in this intricate sculpture by Balinese artist Wayan Kandiyasa. Sand and crushed stone are reborn to reveal the stately Hindu deity upon a lotus dais. The outstretched hands hold his traditional... ... more

Hungry Hammerhead,'Unique Artisan Crafted Hammerhead Shark Sculpture'

The unique forms of benalu wood, related to the mistletoe, lend themselves to the original sculptures of Yudi Suardi. Here, benalu wood evokes a coral reef, above which swims a hammerhead shark. The shark is carved by hand from jempinis wood with a... ... more

Blue Lover,'Handcrafted Sese Wood Fertility Doll in Blue from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, an ardent lover with a head in the shape of a heart makes a cultural addition to your home decor. Ghanaian designer Raphat Asigbey presents this sculpture, crafted in the style of traditional fertility dolls. This doll is... ... more

Wood fertility dolls, 'Twins' (pair) - Fertility Doll Wood Sculptures

Subtle color distinguishes these beautiful fertility dolls. Nana Frimpong depicts a pair of twins. In Ghana such figures are believed to assist a woman who wants to conceive a baby. Frimpong names the pair Panin (elder twin) and Kakra (younger twin) in... ... more

Fante Fertility Doll I,'Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture'

Winfred Korley finds inspiration in the customs and beliefs of Ghana's Fante people for the design of this antiqued fertility doll. Expertly carved by hand from sese wood, the sculpture features white beaded earrings and necklace. "The fetish priest... ... more

'Queen Mother' (pair) - Handmade Fertility Doll Sculptures

Asantewaa the name of this pair of dolls was a brave queen mother of the Ashanti people of Ghana. She was renowned for her ability to lead men into war and since that time many women who bear this name manifest a representative level of valor and... ... more

'Baby is Born' - Hand Crafted Recycled Auto Parts and Metal Sculpture

Still in bed she reaches out to embrace her baby. The proud obstetrician places the newborn infant in mother's waiting arms. All is happiness in this charming sculpture by Armando Ramirez. He fashions the whimsical piece of recycled bicycle and... ... more

'Energy of the Pyramid' - Hand Crafted Andean Gemstone Sculpture

Natural gemstones combine their innate beauty with their natural energies in a pyramid. Meticulously sculpted by Cesar Gonzales it combines calcite celestite serpentine white onyx rhodochrosite aragonite and black onyx displayed from top to bottom. The... ... more

Mother and Her Child,'Hand Carved Suar Wood Mother and Child Sculpture from Bali'

Kneeling, a loving mother gazes proudly at her child. Holding her baby face to face, they exchange a look of sheer love. Made Wirata carves the lithe forms in flowing curves, their bodies echoing one another's movements. The suar wood image is joyous... ... more

Single Cockatoo,'Hand Crafted Jempinis Wood Cockatoo Statuette'

A large, handsome cockatoo makes an excellent companion in this captivating sculpture from Bali's Yudi Suardi. Hand carved in natural jempinis wood, the cockatoo levitates on a base of benalu, or parasite wood, with a naturally flat bottom. Please note... ... more

Wood fertility doll, 'Ashanti Girl' - Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture

Standing with open arms this doll symbolizes fertility according to the Ashanti people of Ghana. Her face is beautiful and expressive and she serves as a proud emblem of tradition. Winfred Korley carves this image by hand dressing her in beads. ... more

Heartfelt Wish,'Hand Crafted Wood Fertility Dolls with Glass Beads'

Artisan Winfred Korley crafts a pair of fertility dolls that is rich with meaning. The woman holds her stomach, and the man does so as well in solidarity, showing his support. The figures are carved by hand from native sese wood and adorned with... ... more

Red Passion,'Heart Motif Wood Fante Fertility Doll Sculpture in Red'

Adding an air of passion to any space, this sculpture is hand-carved from sese wood in the traditional style of fertility dolls used by the Fante tribe of Africa. Ghana's Raphat Asigbey designs this sculpture, which depicts the bust of a woman with a... ... more

Green Fante,'Green Sese Wood Fante Fertility Doll Sculpture from Ghana'

In the style of traditional fertility dolls used by the Fante tribe, this sculpture is designed by Ghana's Raphat Asigbey. Local artisans hand-carve this sculpture from a single piece of sese wood, depicting the bust of a woman with a patterned neck... ... more

Safari Elephant in Blue,'Unique Hand Carved Rustic Elephant Sculpture (4.5 Inch)'

This unique and charming sculpture is crafted by Thailand's Plake Kijfuangfoo. Carved from santol wood, the elephant receives a rustic, worn finish in turquoise blue. The artisan stamps the statuette with his initials. ... more

Grey-headed Chickadee,'Handmade Bird Sculpture from Guatemala'

Living only in remote parts of northern Canada and Alaska, the grey-headed chickadee is the rarest of the chickadees. Guatemalan Mauricio Morales shares his enthusiasm for birds with this realistic small sculpture, crafted by hand from ceramic.... ... more

Fante Fertility Twins,'Wood sculptures (Pair)'

"In the Fante culture, the fetish priest gives these fertility dolls (male and female) to married couples who desire twins," explains Winfred Korley. "The tribal mark on both cheeks is meant to protect them from evil. It is believed that carrying these... ... more

Star Messengers,'Hand-Carved Mango Wood Sculpture of Christmas Angels'

Artisan Kunal Vats hand-carves a stunning sculpture with dedication, drawing inspiration from angels and Christmas. Crafted in India, the item depicts two little cherubs announcing the start of the happiest time of the year. This decorative item also... ... more

Praying Ladies,'Hand-Painted Wood Egg Sculpture with Hindu Theme'

Crafted from albesia wood, this unique egg sculpture is carefully hand-painted by Ketut Bungkling. Using a monochrome palette, he depicts two women performing mebanten , the daily offering made by Balinese Hindus. The sculpture arrives on a golden... ... more