Gye Nyame Bookends (Ghana)

Celebrate your love of literature while displaying your eclectic design taste with the Gye Nyame book ends from Ghana.Gye Nyame is one of the most revered symbols of the Ashanti Tribe of Ghana. It translates roughly into English as'the omnipotence of God--the only thing to fear is God.' These unique pieces have been carved out of native Ghanaian sesse wood using age-old techniques and traditional tools. The Story Behind the Product Akwasi Agyeman was born into a family of 12 children in the small tribal village of Foase in Ghana, West Africa. The family was so poor that Akwasi was limited to only a 7th grade education in order to help his father farm to feed the family. In 7th grade his teacher asked each of them to make something for art class. Akwasi produced a Fertility Doll as his project and amazed the teacher. Akwasi knew then he had a natural talent for carving. After ten years and with the help of Fair trade Akwasi is now married with two handsome boys. He employs 15 people and has built a small three bedroom house for his family. Akwasi and his fellow artisans hope you enjoy their work. What is Worldstock? The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly. Imported