A handcrafted ceramic sculpture depicting an Akan crocodile, shaped with detailed textured scutes, rich oxides, and a glossy teal-brown glaze.
Among the Akan people of West Africa—primarily inhabiting regions of modern-day Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire—crocodiles hold profound cultural and spiritual significance. Often depicted in traditional brass goldweights and Adinkra symbols (such as the Funtunfunefu, the Siamese crocodiles sharing one stomach), the crocodile symbolizes adaptability, resilience, and connection to water and life. In Akan cosmology and proverbs, they embody the ability to navigate diverse environments and political realities.
Each figurine is uniquely hand-sculpted, capturing personality and form through careful detailing and tactile surfaces.
»The Akan Crocodile«
Year: 2026
Artist: Nikolaj Jesper Cyon
Material: Handcrafted ceramic sculpture with textured surface, oxides, and rutil glaze.
