Connected Lovers Sese Wood and Aluminum Lover Sculpture from GhanaEvoking traditional African fertility dolls, this sculpture is created by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng. He carefully hand carves this sculpture from sese wood, depicting two lovers that sit side by side on a bench. One holds a baby in her arms, but they both hold each other, as their heads stretch upward and join together. This sculpture is given a black polished finish, accented with pieces of intricately embossed aluminum. materials: Sese wood,