Connected Lovers Sese Wood and Aluminum Lover Sculpture from Ghana _artisan--novica-artisan-7281 The Contreras Family in Dolores

The Contreras Family in Dolores Hidalgo

Anna was a shy kitten who was rescued from the streets along with her family

Leonor Quispe sews and embroiders the appliqué composition by hand

Danai encases natural flowers in resin to preserve their ephemeral beauty

which feature handcrafted motifs from sterling silver that surround two stones of deep black onyx

Connected Lovers Sese Wood and Aluminum Lover Sculpture from Ghana _artisan--novica-artisan-7281 The Contreras Family in DoloresEvoking traditional African fertility dolls, this sculpture is created by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng. He carefully hand carves this sculpture from sese wood, depicting two lovers that sit side by side on a bench. One holds a baby in her arms, but they both hold each other, as their heads stretch upward and join together. This sculpture is given a black polished finish, accented with pieces of intricately embossed aluminum. materials: Sese wood,