Eric Danquah exults the bond between mother and child as he hand-carves them from one single piece of sese wood. Imagery flows with ease from this piece emphasizing an umbilical attachment that is both endearing and greatly honored in Ghana. Danquah’s preeminent talent is evidenced in the warmth he evokes from this statuette, as child looks lovingly up to the mother and she in turn to her child. A stunning piece to celebrate motherhood, this statuette is perfect to celebrate the birth of a child. When Danquah encounters a piece of sese wood, his favorite medium, he uses a variety of chisels, gouges, and axes to extract its natural beauty while transforming the wood into works of art. Using Mansion polish, Danquah embellishes the piece as well as protecting it from the passage of time. To clean, Danquah recommends to uses a slightly damp cloth.
