Shadow Boxes

Beautiful, handcrafted shadowbox in an 18 x 24 frame. The interior is designed in African fabric. The carving encased within is called “Adama”, which means “earth”. This is a young Senegalese woman who is a member of the Wolof people. She works the land and provides food for the family. The name “Adama” reflects the values and traditions of the Wolof people.

Beautiful, handcrafted shadowbox in an 8 x 10 frame. The interior is designed in a gorgeous African fabric. The figurine encased within is called “Afryea”, which means “the one who is born during delightful times”, in the Ghanaian language. She was born in a time of great prosperity, and her birth brought great joy.

Beautiful, handcrafted Shadowbox in a 16 x 20 frame. The Interior is designed with African fabric. The carving encased in the shadowbox is a man practicing the art of Yoga which leads to the union of individual consciousness with that of the Universal Consciousness, indicating a perfect harmony between the mind and body, Man and Nature. This carving is from Senegal, and his name is ‘Ahmet”, meaning “one who is highly or greatly praised.

Beautiful handcrafted Shadowbox in an 11 x 14 frame. The Interior is designed in army fabric. This shadowbox represents the largest and oldest service in the U.S. military, the Army. The Army provides the ground forces that protect the United States, defending our freedom and providing stability during challenging times. The Army is comprised of heroic and courageous men and women.

Beautiful, handcrafted Shadowbox in a 20 x 24 frame. The Interior is designed with African fabric. The Mask encased within hails from Ghana and is named “Ashanti”. This name means warlike in the Twi language. This is a warrior princess who will fight for her rights.

Beautiful, handcrafted shadowbox in an 8 x 10 frame. The interior is designed in a gorgeous fabric. Encased within the shadowbox is a lighter, guillotine, and a Cohiba cigar from Cuba. Cohiba means tobacco in Taino, the native language of Cuba’s indigenous Arawak people before Spanish conquest. This is a cigar of high quality.

Beautiful, handcrafted shadowbox in an 8 x 10 frame. The Interior is designed with African fabric. Encased within the shadowbox is a figurine called ‘Elinah”, which means “shining light”. This is a Kenyan beauty with a heart of gold.

Beautiful, handcrafted shadowbox in a 16 x 20 frame. The Interior is designed with African fabric. Encased within the shadowbox is a figurine called “Felistas”, which means “happiness”. This is a young Kenyan woman who is happy and content with her life. She goes about her day-to-day duties with a smile on her face and a humble heart.

Beautiful, handcrafted Shadowbox in a 16 x 20 frame. The Interior is designed with African fabric. The carving encased in the shadowbox are two Giraffe Spirit Animals entwined. These giraffes are from Kenya, and symbolize grace, peace, individuality, protection, communication, perception, and farsightedness.

Beautiful, handcrafted Shadowbox in a 17 x 23 frame. The Interior is designed with music fabric. The figurines encased in the shadowbox are a jazz trio. Throughout the 1920’s, jazz seeped into nearly every aspect of American culture. Everything from fashion and poetry to the Civil Rights movement was touched by its influence. For example, the style of clothing changed to make it easier to dance to jazz tunes, with jazz poetry becoming an emerging genre in the era.

Beautiful, handcrafted shadowbox in a 9 x 12 Frame. The interior is designed in African fabric. The mask encased within is the “Mbara Hunter”. This man is a warrior. He hunts for food and provides protection for his family. This piece is crafted by Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed.