African ebony wood is an exceptionally dense and beautiful wood found only in the Sahara desert regions of Africa. Its exceptional density not only makes it very heavy, but also gives it an incomparable sheen when polished. Ebony heartwood is one of the most intensely black woods known, it also has a very high density (it is one of the very few woods that sink in water). African ebony wood has a fine texture and ability to polish very smoothly, which has made it very valuable as an ornamental wood. Because of the high value and heaviness of this wood, only the master carvers of Africa are able to use it for their craft. The carvers use simple hand tools to produce the works of art sold here at Acacia Wood Carvings. In ancient days, the royalty of Persia and India would travel to West Africa to find ebony wood to use for scepters, sculptures and drinking chalices. Ebony wood has a long history of use with carved pieces having been found in ancient Egyptian tombs. The word “ebony” derives from the ancient Egyptian culture. Ebony normally is brown on the outside of the tree, and black on the inside. Each piece has its own special beauty.
Ebony African Couple Carvings (Set of 2). Celebrate the life and love of the African people with this ebony couple. Made from genuine ebony; which is valued worldwide for its beautiful sheen and density. Each figure is 12" tall. Made in Tanzania.
Set of 3 ebony African stick figurines. These beautiful ebony carvings are extremely delicate and are created by only the most skilled master carvers. Each set is one-of-a-kind. 8" tall. Made in Tanzania.
This intricately carved bearded man ebony statue is a perfect accent for your African inspired room. The statue stands approx. 10" tall, and is accompanied with a spear. Made in Tanzania.
The head of an African man or woman is impeccably carved into a log of pure ebony wood. Own a true piece of Africa that cannot be copied anywhere else. Made in Kenya. Approx. 6” tall. Sold individually.
This half-body Massai ebony carving is a beautiful piece of art. Crafted out of rare ebony wood, this statue will bring the spirit of the Masai into your home. 8" tall. Made in Tanzania.
Experience the culture of the renowned Massai people with these hand-crafted ebony Masai busts. These statues come in a set of 2.8.5" tall. Made in Tanzania.
This breathtaking piece of art shows the Massai village person on one side with the bark from the actual ebony tree on the opposite side. You really get to see the artwork at its source. You also get to see how ebony wood becomes darker as the wood reaches the center of the tree and remains lighter on the outside. This carving depicts a Massai warrior in all their traditional garb; including the fancy neckpieces and headbands that are so symbolic to the Massai people. The statue is made from authentic ebony; which is the rarest wood found today, highly valued for its sheen and density. 8.75" tall. Made in Tanzania.
Experience the culture of the renowned Massai warriors with this hand-crafted warrior head. All the Massai warrior adornments including the neckpiece and headband are artfully engraved into the highly-valued ebony wood. 8" tall. Made in Tanzania.
Ebony Medicine Man Bust. Discover the mysticism and raw culture of African hand-carvings with this medicine man bust. Some people may call medicine men witch doctors, however many Africans prefer to call these traditional healers 'Sangomas' or 'Shamans' because Witch Doctor was used by early colonialists to undermine African culture and their ways of medicine. This bust is lovingly crafted; and you can see excellence in every wrinkle and feature. Approx. 8" tall. Made in Tanzania.
These hand-carved ebony figurines capture the beauty and romance in African life. Each set of four is completely unique; some contain ebony lovers, fluidly intertwined in a dance, while others may contain single African figurines in striking poses or carrying pots on their heads. These statues portray a more contemporary look. Each stands 11-15" tall and has a solid ebony base. Made in Tanzania.
Ebony Tall African Stick Figures (Set of 6) Capture the distinctive, iconic style of African artists with this set of six ebony "skeleton" figurines. Each figure is fluidly carved from a luminescent piece of ebony wood. They each depict African people in their day-to-day life, with exaggerated, elongated legs and arms. Some depict mothers, others show men at work. Each one is completely hand-crafted and one-of-a-kind. 12-15" tall. Made in Tanzania.
This Tanzanian woman is crafted from authentic ebony wood from Africa. This statue features an intricate necklace carving as well as the long beautiful hair of the African woman. 8" tall. Made in Tanzania.
These four figures are delicately hand-crafted with a detail that takes days of carving to create. Made from authentic ebony; the rarest, and most valued wood today. It is famous for its incredible sheen and density. Each figure is 11-12" tall. Made in Tanzania.
