| All of the wood carvings shown below are hand crafted from ebony, an exceptionally hard and beautiful wood found only in the Sahara desert regions of Africa. Its exceptional density makes it not only very heavy, but also gives it an incomparable sheen when polished. West Africa is home to many master carvers of ebony. They use simple hand tools to produce these incredible works of art. The catalog displays only the finest authentic works of art carved in many different African countries by these fine artisans. Any piece here will be noticed and complimented on by almost everyone. Ebony normally is brown on the outside of the tree; and black on the inside. The carvings often come as a beautiful mixture of black and brown; as well as the pure black wood that is most well known. Each has its own special beauty. Like any wood, ebony is subject to drying and cracking: especially in dry climates. Your wood pieces should be cared for with occasional polishing with shoe polish or other moisturizing agents. |
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| Ebony Carving of Fulani Women. Detailed carving from native African ebony. The Fulani are an exceptionally beautiful people who take great pride in their appearance. They are known for their adherence to tradition and fierce resistance to any other influences. All hand-made, one of a kind. Variety of styles. Approx. 12" tall. Made in Mali |
| Open Your Imagination Experience the tranquility and imagery of African art at it's greatest level. This piece brilliantly portrays the young Fula woman deep in thought. Her head rests pensively in the palm of her hand as her eyes gaze into the distance. Completely hand-carved out of natural ebony wood, this fascinating masterpiece enhances any home and it can be yours! Approx. 8 " tall. Made in Mali |
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| Ebony Fulani Woman Thinker. Sculpted from the finest authentic African wood, a beautiful piece of genuine ebony carved in the form of a woman in deep thought. Everyone will notice and enjoy the finely detailed lines of this contemporary piece, featuring a traditional coiffure of distinctive African design. Woman's head rests thoughtfully in the palm of her hand. Approx. 12" tall. Made in Mali |
| Elephant Set of 5. This set ranges from 2-5” tall: and the hand carving is exceptionally detailed. Enjoy having an elephant parade by owning the whole group. Made in Senegal |
| Set of 3 Elephants. This set shows 3 different sizes of elephants probably representing a family. Beautifully carved ebony with bone tusks, this set is a truly elegant decoration in any home or collection. 4-5 inches tall. Made in Mali |
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| A-E040-EBONY ELEPHANTS FAMILY (SET OF 5) |
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| Comb. Hand carved with intricate designs; this authentic hair styling instrument is not just utilitarian; but a true work of art as well. This variation features a smoother finish and unique African handle design. Approximately 6" long Made in Senegal |
| Male thinker. This classic stylized piece reflects the abstract design of much of the art of West Africa. The French impressionists; especially Picasso, were greatly influenced by this original style of African art. Hand carved. Approximately 8"tall. Made in Mali |
| Male thinker. Hand carved of ebony, this pensive abstract of a male in deep thought reflects the artistic design of much of the art of West Africa. Approximately 11-12" tall. Item #A-E127. |
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| A-E020-EBONY FULA WOMEN "THINKERS" |
| PRICE $43.00 |
| PRICE $152.00 |
| A-E021-EBONY FULA WOMEN "THINKERS" |
| PRICE $77.00 |
| PRICE $40.00 |
| A-E041-EBONY ELEPHANTS, LARGE (SET OF 3) |
| PRICE $108.00 |
| A-E080-EBONY COMB |
| PRICE $16.00 |
| A-E0127-EBONY STYLISED MALE THINKERS |
| PRICE $50.00 |
| A-E0125-EBONY MALE THINKERS |
| PRICE $36.00 |
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