By Ghanaian artist Raymond Yaw Afari, this elegant sculpture will make a sophisticated addition to your home decor. Hand-carved from sese wood with a shiny black finish, two elephants rear on their hind legs, locking their trunks together in celebration of love.

Product Features: 

• Dimension: 12.25" H x 8.25" W x 3.3" D
• Weight: 1.57
• Color: Black
• Material: Sese wood
• Made in Ghana

Story Behind the art:
"My name is Raymond Afari Yaw. I was born in 1979 in the eastern region of Ghana. My style of artwork is Abstract. My friends would describe me as a trustworthy and honest person.

"I became interested in the arts while in school. I was taught by my own brother at the Aburi craft village. I couldn't further my education after junior high school, so I went into carving to earn an income so I could continue my education. It took me three years to learn the carving skills, and I have been doing this for over 12 years now. I came to master this craft by having a good character and a humble attitude. I have been able to use the proceeds from carving to resume my education.

"My favorite thing about my work is the sketching aspect. I look at the wood and the design that comes out and I carve it. I start by sandpapering the wood, sketching, and then transferring the sketch to the wood. and My inspiration is intuitive--I can't explain it. I have also taught few people myself, so my art helps my community to care for themselves and also attend school."

The handmade touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

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