Ntiase Ghanaian Sese Wood Sculpture with Brass and Bead Accents _artisan--novica-artisan-12560 Wayan Rendah captures the force

Wayan Rendah captures the force of the lovers' passion

It is believed to be designed to hold ritual offerings

expelling negative energy and protecting against bad influence

Beads and sequins accent the upholstery

Balinese artisan Made Wardika diligently hand-crafts crescent moons from bone and sterling silver

Ntiase Ghanaian Sese Wood Sculpture with Brass and Bead Accents _artisan--novica-artisan-12560 Wayan Rendah captures the forceHand carved from sese wood, this sculpture depicts a prominent conical head and face of a man. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour names this sculpture Ntiase, an Akan word meaning 'understanding'. The face is ornamented with brass plating and bright recycled glass beads. materials: Sese wood, brass plating, recycled glass beads Hand crafted item color, size and or motif may vary slightly 16. 5 in. H x 4. 5 in. W x 2. 4 in. D