 'Mermaid,' walking stick
$74.95
With the appeal of ancient legends, this walking stick lures unsuspecting passers-by with its hand-carved beauty. Nyoman Karsa coaxes sono wood into the shape of mermaid, exquisitely detailed while standing on her fin tail. Intended for either practical use or decor, this walking stick exudes aesthetic finesse. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Frog'
$74.95
Slender body a compact corpus of muscular legs and wide-mouthed song, a sleek tree frog lends his figure to a distinguished walking stick. Hand-carved in rich sono wood by Nyoman Karsa, it is polished to glossy perfection e a distinguished work of art. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Moving Up'
$79.95
Topped by a ring, this bold design by Eric Danquah depicts people who strive to reach the top. The hand-carved walking stick is named Masi Nkete, a phrase in the Akan language meaning "I am determined." |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Cobra-Man'
$94.95
Eric Danquah carves this impressive walking stick, for in most African nations it represents a status symbol. A person with a walking stick commands respect, implies dignity and above all, an acquired collection of wisdom. Danquah's design features the face of a cobra because "although cobras have small round eyes, they are very fast and intelligent." |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Serpent's Wisdom'
$64.99
Considered a wise creature in Ghana, a serpent is transformed into an elegant walking stick. Evans Doe Martey carves his original design by hand, burnishing the wood with mansion polish. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'African Mermaid'
$69.95
Sinuous and beautiful, a mermaid crowns this elegant walking stick. Evans Doe Martey carves the handsome piece by hand, giving it a rich, dark finish. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Rhinoceros'
$87.95
Securely armored, the rhinoceros brandishes his singular horn like a sword. So large and powerful are these animals they must give way only to the elephant, however, their greatest threat has been from man. An endangered species in Africa, the beast graces a distinguished walking stick by George Obeng. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Sea Turtle'
$74.95
Rising from the ocean, a sea turtle impels itself forward with leathery flippers. Nyoman Karsa depicts the realistic creature in a beautiful wood carving to crown a handsome walking stick. |
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 Wood staff, 'Mighty Lion'
$204.95
Standing on hind legs, a mighty lion roars loud calling its pride. He stands atop the Adinkra Gye Nyame symbol of God's omnipresence and immortality. Below it is the Ashanti royal throne. Thomas Kumah Nedjoh carves this distinguished staff from ofram wood by hand, expertly detailed with artistic finesse. |
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 Nickel plated brass walking stick, 'Wise Elephant'
$74.95
Crafted of brass and bathed in gleaming nickel, this design comes from Sourabh Mehta. He presents a walking stick to be used as a fashionable accessory. A wise elephant with questing trunk forms the handle. The stick unscrews into two pieces. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Abrantieh'
$67.95
Abrantieh translates as "gentleman" in the language of Ghana's Akan people. Dignified design sets apart this decorative walking stick by Madam Adwoa and the artisans of Onyame Akwan Dooso, her Ghanaian workshop. Striking symmetry exalts the rich grain of sese wood, resulting in a powerful, masculine aspect. A stately throne sits beneath the handle, its image suggestive of West African traditions. Below, a pair of swords symbolizes strength. This piece is worthy of kings and chiefs. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Strength in Unity'
$54.95
Two visages face in opposite directions to illustrate the Ghanaian proverb, "Two heads are better than one." Hand-carved from African sese wood, this handsome walking stick comes from Frank Obiri-Ntow. It is a constant reminder that there is strength in unity. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'African Elephant'
$72.95
A proud resident of the savannah, the African elephant graces this elegant walking stick. Evans Doe Martey carves a handsome and useful accessory, giving the wood a rich, dark finish. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Mountain Ram'
$84.95
Beautifully carved by hand, a mountain ram lends his strength and beauty to this unusual walking stick. Nyoman Karsa transforms Balinese sono wood into a stylish decorative cane. He adds rubber to the tip. |
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 Wood staff, 'Wild Eagle'
$204.95
Wild and elegant, a majestic eagle graces this hand-carved staff by Thomas Kumah Nedjoh. He selects ofram wood, appreciated for its natural reddish-brown hues, which he considers ideal for his work. Nedjoh carves the staff in three pieces and decorates it with the Adinkra Gye Nyame symbol of God's omnipresence and immortality. Below it is the Ashanti royal throne. |
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 Nickel plated brass walking stick, 'Proud Elephant'
$74.95
Crafted of brass and bathed in gleaming nickel, this design comes from Sourabh Mehta. He presents a walking stick to be used as a fashionable accessory. A proud elephant with a long, strong trunk forms the handle. The stick unscrews into two pieces. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Togbe'
$57.95
Historically carved only for elderly West African royalty, this walking stick is adorned with local motifs and symbols. A solitary bird rests underneath the handle, symbolizing peace. Daniel Nyadedzor patiently crafts this piece from sese wood, adorns it with aluminum plating, and finishes it with white clay and cream emulsion paint to achieve its antique appearance. Nyadedzor names the walking stick Togbe, or "chief," in honor of his rich cultural heritage. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Dragon Head'
$62.95
Sleek lines define this walking stick, hand-carved by master artisan Nyoman Karsa. The deep, dark allure of sono wood complements smooth details, as a dragon head appears ominously at the handle, imbued with the mystique of Balinese lore. A singular decorative acquisition for the tasteful decor. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Determination'
$84.95
Reaching ever upward, people strive for the top. Eric Danquah carves an extraordinarily detailed walking stick. Its airy, open design is topped by a ring. Danquah names the piece Masi Nkete, a phrase in the Akan language meaning "I am determined." |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Dragon'
$72.95
Fierce and proud, a dragon bares a row of sharp teeth in a gesture of defiance. It tops a handsome wooden walking stick, meticulously hand-carved by Evans Doe Martey. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Eagle Head'
$69.99
Proud and solemn, this eagle adorns this walking stick with aesthetic wisdom. Nyoman Karsa hand-carves this walking stick from select sono wood with extraordinary finesse, its elegant grain evoking an aura of distinction. Whether intended for decor or to be used, this walking stick makes for an admirable statement of elegance. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Jester'
$79.95
Historically carved only for respected elderly West Africans, walking sticks symbolize dignity and an acquired collection of wisdom over the years. George Obeng sculpts this handsome example with a laughing jester as the handle. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Seahorse'
$74.95
A seahorse crowns this design as a beautiful symbol of the ocean. Carved by hand, this elegant and innovative walking stick comes from Nyoman Karsa. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Cobra Head'
$71.99
Charmed by some invisible melody, this cobra stands tall with fangs exposed to attack - instantly transformed into a fascinating walking stick. Nyoman Karsa casts the spell on sono wood, carefully hand-carving every detail of the lithe creature. Sono lends its dark hue to accent Karsa's minute artistry, rendering this cane a captivating work of art. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Crocodile'
$74.95
Animals and nature are a constant source of inspiration for Nyoman Karsa. Always innovative, he carves a powerful crocodile to form the handle of this novel walking stick. He adds rubber to the tip of the decorative cane. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Race Horse'
$69.95
A race horse lends its thoroughbred beauty to this distinguished walking stick. Using only hand tools, Evans Doe Martey carves the piece by hand from African sese wood. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Jumping Frog'
$67.95
With its mouth open to croak, a jumping frog forms the handle of this distinguished walking stick. Edward Evans Doe Martey carves it by hand from native sese wood, adding a dark, smooth finish. |
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 'Horse Head,' walking stick
$74.95
Classic lines and a lustrous surface evoke the refined allure of this handcrafted walking stick. Nyoman Karsa shapes the piece from select sono wood, its elongated form culminating with the natural grace of a horse's head. The material's rich black tone further accentuates the design's eternal appeal. Makes an original Balinese statement in any interior. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Rhinoceros'
$74.95
Animals and nature are a constant source of inspiration for Nyoman Karsa. Always innovative, he carves a powerful rhinoceros to form the handle of a novel walking stick. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'African Elephant'
$87.95
The power and grace of the African elephant distinguish this beautiful walking stick. Hand-carved by George Obeng, it features a handsome combination of dark tan, black and natural sese wood. |
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 Wood staff, 'Noble Elephant'
$204.95
Emblem of strength and wisdom, a mighty elephant stands atop this noble staff. Below, the Adinkra Gye Nyame symbol tells of God's omnipresence and immortality, and further down is the Ashanti royal throne. Thomas Kumah Nedjoh carves this distinguished staff from ofram wood by hand, expertly detailing with artistic finesse. |
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 Wood walking stick, 'Fertility Doll'
$82.95
A beautiful girl with a nubile body and a child-size head tops this walking stick. The figure represents a West African fertility doll. Childless women hold great faith in their powers and often carry a doll with them until they become pregnant. Skillfully carving sese wood, Kwame Frimpong creates a very novel design. |
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