A sculpted tribute to the African woman and her struggles, this work by George Obeng hypnotizes with its details, emerging subtly from the coffee tone of ebony wood. The impact of the statuette touches the heart powerfully, her frail features proudly carrying a basket on her head and baby on her back as she leads her older child along the path of her daily rituals. Her frame is only a carriage, as she resiliently performs her duties of lessening the burdens of fellow human beings. Offer sensitivity to any setting with this piece. 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, such as the tan discoloration at the base, adding to the attraction of the carving. A wax finish further highlights the grain's beauty.
