Akuaba Comb Wall Hanging

Bring cultural symbolism and sculptural elegance into your home with the Akuaba Comb Wall Hanging, hand-carved in Ghana by Tekura. This 14" × 4.5" piece blends the iconic Akan Akuaba figure with the historic Afro comb, creating a meaningful wall accent rooted in ancestry, identity, and West African artistry.

A Story of Heritage, Ritual & Cultural Identity

The Akuaba - A Symbol of Blessing, Beauty & Protection

At the top of the carving sits the Akuaba, one of Ghana’s most beloved traditional icons. Originating with the Akan people, Akuaba figures were historically carried by women as symbols of fertility, hope, beauty, and protection. The round head and symmetrical features represent ideal beauty and spiritual harmony.

Today, the Akuaba is celebrated as a broader symbol of:

• Feminine strength

• Ancestral blessing

• Cultural identity

• The beauty and dignity of African womanhood

Its presence brings a sense of grounding, intention, and spiritual resonance to the home.

The Afro Comb - A Timeless Emblem of Pride and Self-Expression

The comb-shaped lower half draws from the historic African comb (also known as the Afro pick or duafe). More than a grooming tool, it carries centuries of meaning:

• A marker of identity and belonging

• A symbol of personal care and beauty traditions

• A signifier of status in many West African communities

• A modern emblem of Black pride and liberation

Found in ancient African kingdoms and revived during the global Black consciousness movements, the Afro comb represents strength, unity, and pride in natural hair and cultural heritage.

Where These Two Icons Meet

By merging the Akuaba and the Afro comb into a single sculpture, Tekura creates a piece that honors ancestral ritual, contemporary identity, and the enduring beauty of African craftsmanship.

It becomes a visual story, one that reflects lineage, care, community, and the ongoing reclamation of Black cultural symbols.

The Akuaba Comb Wall Hanging doesn’t just fill a wall; it connects your home to generations of artistry, pride, and ritual. It is a reminder of where beauty comes from — and who made the path before us.

With this piece, your space can be beautifully decorated with heritage, symbolism, and cultural weight that transform décor into meaning.

Product Details

• Material: Solid hand-carved wood

• Artisan: Tekura Design in Ghana

• Dimensions: 14” L × 4.5” W

• Design: Akuaba figure + Afro comb hybrid

• Finish: Hand-carved wood, stained black with geometric etching

• Display: Ready to hang

• Origin: Ghana

Why You’ll Love It

• A powerful symbol of African heritage in a contemporary sculptural form

• Hand-carved by Tekura artisans using traditional techniques

• A meaningful addition to gallery walls, entryways, or curated vignettes

• Connects modern interiors to ancestral beauty practices and identity

• Each piece carries its own character and handmade uniqueness

This wall hanging speaks…

with history, dignity, and story.

Limited quantities available.