We're happy to announce that our much loved Maasai shields and spears are back in stock. They arrived from Africa last week and now they are stocked and ready to be shipped out... Get them while they are hot! :)
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
New Pieces Added May 2013
We've just added a number of fine art pieces worth taking a look at, including a very rare pair of Ibeji figures from the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
The Yoruba are often recognized for their extraordinarily high rate of multiple births (i.e. twins, triplets, etc) and one of the highest in the world as regards twin birth. At one point in the distant past, twins known as Ibeji, were thought by the Yoruba to be evil. As such, they were quickly killed as they were considered to be monsters and abnormal.
However, in due time a cult of twins developed in which the evil twins were now seen to be minor deities who blessed their families with good fortune. (Imagine that!) The death of either of the twins is thought to be calamitous for the family. The only remedy that remains once that happens is appeasing the soul of the deceased child through carving a figure and putting it in the care of a mother who will treat the small wooden figure as though it were alive.
The Yoruba are often recognized for their extraordinarily high rate of multiple births (i.e. twins, triplets, etc) and one of the highest in the world as regards twin birth. At one point in the distant past, twins known as Ibeji, were thought by the Yoruba to be evil. As such, they were quickly killed as they were considered to be monsters and abnormal.
However, in due time a cult of twins developed in which the evil twins were now seen to be minor deities who blessed their families with good fortune. (Imagine that!) The death of either of the twins is thought to be calamitous for the family. The only remedy that remains once that happens is appeasing the soul of the deceased child through carving a figure and putting it in the care of a mother who will treat the small wooden figure as though it were alive.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
4 Color Grand Babu Mudcloth Robe Now In Stock!
Our best-selling mud cloth now comes in a men's garment!
Have a look at the 4-Color Grand Babu Mudcloth Robe straight from the nation of Mali. This robe is completely made of mudcloth from the artisans in Mali, and is sure to impress others. The authentic African mud cloth makes this handsome and one-of a kind, only a true man will want to be seen in this.
Makes a great gift!
Have a look at the 4-Color Grand Babu Mudcloth Robe straight from the nation of Mali. This robe is completely made of mudcloth from the artisans in Mali, and is sure to impress others. The authentic African mud cloth makes this handsome and one-of a kind, only a true man will want to be seen in this.
Makes a great gift!
Monday, January 28, 2013
Brand New Store Design!
We are very excited to debut today our new store design. It has been in the works for awhile now, and we are very pleased with it.
Included in this new store design is a more effective search feature, the ability to create accounts and save carts, and a smooth 1-page checkout.
If you haven't been by the store in awhile, check it out: acaciawoodcarvings.com
Talk soon!
Included in this new store design is a more effective search feature, the ability to create accounts and save carts, and a smooth 1-page checkout.
If you haven't been by the store in awhile, check it out: acaciawoodcarvings.com
Talk soon!
Monday, January 14, 2013
We now have credit card processing!
The wait is over.
You can now pay with credit card on AcaciaWoodCarvings.com... yay!
The best part is, it is 100% secure, backed by SSL encryption, and features comprehensive fraud monitoring. There are literally no worries to use your credit card on the site now.
We've simplified the checkout process to 3 simple steps for your convenience. There's never been a better time to shop for authentic African art! :)
You can now pay with credit card on AcaciaWoodCarvings.com... yay!
The best part is, it is 100% secure, backed by SSL encryption, and features comprehensive fraud monitoring. There are literally no worries to use your credit card on the site now.
We've simplified the checkout process to 3 simple steps for your convenience. There's never been a better time to shop for authentic African art! :)
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Happy 2013 From Acacia Wood Carvings
Happy New Year to all our customers!
We hope you had a good holiday and spent the time with those you care about most (or, on a really exciting adventure of some sort, ha!).
We have cleaned up our checkout process a little bit so make it easier for people browsing our store to complete their purchase. There is no more registering accounts, and the checkout is a quick 3 page process. We intend to add on-site credit card processing very shortly.
We also plan on updating all of our inventory in January, including some great new offerings... so stay tuned! :)
We are so glad that you chose us to deliver African art to your doorstep. We really appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in 2013!
We hope you had a good holiday and spent the time with those you care about most (or, on a really exciting adventure of some sort, ha!).
We have cleaned up our checkout process a little bit so make it easier for people browsing our store to complete their purchase. There is no more registering accounts, and the checkout is a quick 3 page process. We intend to add on-site credit card processing very shortly.
We also plan on updating all of our inventory in January, including some great new offerings... so stay tuned! :)
We are so glad that you chose us to deliver African art to your doorstep. We really appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in 2013!
Friday, December 7, 2012
We just made a new intro video!
We just made new intro video to Acacia Wood Carvings and put it on our 'About' page.
The idea is to introduce new visitors to our website and how to find what they are looking for, whether it is African fine art, fabrics, sculptures, wall art, or other items.
Have a look and tell us what you think!
The idea is to introduce new visitors to our website and how to find what they are looking for, whether it is African fine art, fabrics, sculptures, wall art, or other items.
Have a look and tell us what you think!
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