Akatua Handmade Ghanaian Ebony Wood and Recycled Glass Sculpture
Akatua Handmade Ghanaian Ebony Wood and Recycled Glass Sculpture
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Ghanaian artisan Agnes Amponsah hand carves this graceful sculpture from ebony wood. The sculpture depicts a woman carrying a pot made of recycled, multi-colored beads on her head. A figure of the artisan's own design, Amponsah calls the sculpture Akatua, which means 'reward' in the Akan language.
- materials: Ebony wood, recycled glass beads
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Artisan Information
Artisan Information
Agnes Amponsah
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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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