Chieftai Trumpeter Hand Made Wood Sculpture from Africa Bib 5-carat teardrop of faceted amethyst

5-carat teardrop of faceted amethyst

Putting a unique twist on a traditional pastime

They hang from silver hooks

In hues of pink and white

Unique embroidery and print on the shell

Chieftai Trumpeter Hand Made Wood Sculpture from Africa Bib 5-carat teardrop of faceted amethystKneeling, a young man sounds his trumpet, carved from a ram's horn. He wears a beaded necklace and a loincloth of colorful Ghanaian kente cloth. Carved by hand from sese wood, this sculpture is the work of Winfred Korley. 'These trumpeters blow their horns before the chief speaks, to draw the attention of the people,' he says. 'You should travel to Ghana and experience the art of horn blowing.' materials: Sese wood, cotton attire, recycled glass beads