George Obeng uses naturally dried ebony wood to create this graceful figure, exquisitely carved by hand. Its name means golden carrier woman and her child in the Ga Adangbe language. With a baby tied to her back, a young Ghana mother bears a heavily loaded basket on her head, hiring out her strength as a carrier to support her family. Obeng voices his social and human concerns through his art, as it serves as a vehicle to express his profound concern for injustice and poverty. His work has been exhibited across the world, testifying to the universal resonance of his themes. Because of the nature of ebony wood there often exist marked tonal variations, adding to the attraction of the carving. A wax finish further highlights the grain's beauty.
Language: English
