Homart and NOVICA Eclectic Decorative Objects and Figurines

Wearing white rain boots and clothing, this duck will make a charming addition to your home. Balinese artisan Susi Susanti uses the naturally curvy shape of bamboo root to create this sculpture, which is enhanced by acacia wood. The duck's head and legs are given a natural finish.

Artisan Luis Morales of Mexico crafts a stunning ceramic Catrina to grace your mantel or shelf. Formed by hand from clay, her ensemble is carefully painted in turquoise and purple with golden accents. The elegant figure is based on a satirical etching created by Mexican artist Jos� Guadalupe Posada around 1910-1913. With his etching, Posada poked fun at those Mexican natives who tried to emulate the fashion and habits of the European aristocracy. Today, la Catrina has become the instantly recognizable icon of D�a de los Muertos (Mexico's Day of the Dead).

Turned out in her Sunday finest including picture hat and parasol, this catrina from Luis Morales will add color and culture to any place she is displayed. Formed by hand from clay, her ostentatious ensemble is carefully painted in aqua, blue, purple and silver hues. The elegant figure is based on a satirical etching created by Mexican artist Jos� Guadalupe Posada around 1910-1913. With his etching, Posada poked fun at those Mexican natives who tried to emulate the fashion and habits of the European aristocracy. Today, la Catrina has become the instantly recognizable icon of D�a de los Muertos (Mexico's Day of the Dead).

Artisan Luis Morales of Mexico crafts a breathtaking ceramic Catrina to grace your mantel or shelf. Formed by hand from clay, her ensemble is carefully painted in purple, pink and fuchsia with golden accents. She carries a handbag and flaunts a magnificent hat. The elegant figure is based on a satirical etching created by Mexican artist Jos� Guadalupe Posada around 1910-1913. With his etching, Posada poked fun at those Mexican natives who tried to emulate the fashion and habits of the European aristocracy. Today, la Catrina has become the instantly recognizable icon of D�a de los Muertos (Mexico's Day of the Dead).

Toritos de Pucar� or "little bulls of Pucara" are figurines made from ceramic that can be seen on the rooftops of Cusco, Puno and Ayacucho in Peru, as they are believed to bring prosperity and protection. Yellow Pucara bulls, like this stunning design by Juan Soto, are symbols of good luck and fortune. The figurine is crafted and painted by hand with colorful leaf and floral motifs.

Parading grandly with her picture hat, purse and parasol, Catrina steals the show. Armando Ramirez creates the iconic figurine from recycled auto parts and scrap metal.
The original "La Calavera Catrina" was a zinc etching created by the artist Jos� Guadalupe Posada in Mexico around 1910. Posada created the character, a female skeleton with an elegant hat, as a satirical portrait of Mexican natives who aspired to European style and denied their own heritage. The catrina has since become an emblem of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration and a popular folk art subject.

Ducks are often related to cheerfulness, loyalty and protection. These sweet birds inspire Java's Ira S. to hand-carve cheerful wood sculptures from bamboo and teak wood. This time, Ira depicts a duck as a hard-working elf wearing the traditional Christmas attire and a little green hat.

Balancing on on leg, a cat closes its eyes while expertly posing in the vrkasana, or "tree posture" in Hindu yoga. Nengah Sudarsana masterfully carves this suar wood sculpture by hand, replicating the classic meditation position.

• Dimension - 8.25" H x 5" W x 2.8" D
• Weight - 0.46
• Color - Black
• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• Signed by the artist
• Bali And Java

In an homage to Jos� Guadalupe Posada's "La Calavera Catrina", Mexico's Jorge Escamilla creates this unique sculpture. Wearing overalls and a hard hat and carrying a wrench and a lunchbox, the skeletal tradesman is crafted of clay and steel wire. The original "La Calavera Catrina" was a zinc etching created by the artist Jos� Guadalupe Posada in Mexico around 1910. Posada created the character, a female skeleton with an elegant hat, as a satirical portrait to lampoon Mexican natives who aspired to European style and denied their own heritage. The catrina has since become an emblem of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration and a popular folk art subject.

With a body carved from naturally curved bamboo root and the remainder crafted from acacia, this crazy duck is ready for his downhill debut. Bali's Susi Susanti presents this whimsical statuette, which features handpainted details and a crackle finish on the body.

Based on the Aztec story of creation, this ceramic skull sculpture depicts the feathered serpent god QuetzalcAatl, the creator of humanity. Mexican artisan Angel Ceron handcrafts and paints the sculpture, giving it an antiqued finish.

• Dimension - 5" H x 4.5" W x 7" D
• Weight - 0.7
• Color - Multicolor
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Features an aged antique finish
• Mexico

Esteban Hernandez in Mexico works in the Oaxacan folk art style of i alebrijes i to create this small sculpture from copal wood and paint it by hand. The brightly colored monkey figurine is a fun addition to any space.

King of the kitchen, this charming duck wears a blue chef's uniform with a puffy white hat. Balinese artisan Susi Susanti carves this duck from the naturally curvy shape of bamboo root with a head made from acacia wood. The duck's head is given a natural finish.

Wearing rain boots, this duck will make a charming addition to your home. Balinese artisan Susi Susanti uses the naturally curvy shape of bamboo root to create this sculpture, which is enhanced by acacia wood. This sculpture is given a natural finish.

The mariachi, a distinctive musical style, is a musical group comprised of singers dressed as the traditional charro, or elegant gentleman cowboy from Jalisco. Women mariachis, however, do not dress as escaramuzas, the feminine counterpart of the charro, but adapt the men's dress. The narrow pants with their ornate silver buttons become a long skirt. The short jacket, white shirt and tie remain the same as does the fancy sombrero, and she traditionally wears silver earrings with her hair pulled back into braids or a ponytail. Working in ceramic, Luis Morales depicts a catrina as a mariachi.
The word catrina is widely used in Mexico to mean 'elegant and polished.' Lithographer Jose Guadalupe Posadas created the skeletal Catrina, who was later immortalized in the murals of Diego Rivera.

Ready to navigate the open waters, this charming duck wears a black and white captain's outfit and hat. Balinese artisan Susi Susanti carves this duck from the naturally curvy shape of bamboo root with a head made from acacia wood. The duck's head is given a natural finish.

Crowned by flowers, a Frida Kahlo-style skull is delightful. Mexican artisans Fernando and Magali Pedro create the small sculpture using the time-honored techniques of Oaxacan barro negro. The unique black color and slightly metallic sheen are obtained by polishing the clay's surface with a quartz stone before the piece is fired.

Standing on one foot, this cat closes its eyes while expertly balanced in vrkasana or "tree posture" in Hindu yoga. Nengah Sudarsana masterfully carves this suar wood sculpture by hand, replicating the legendary meditation position with a whimsical cat.

• Signed by the artist
• Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture

• Color: Brown
• Dimension: 7.5" H x 5" W x 3" D

Let this charming cat, hand crafted by Balinese artisan Nengah Sudarsana, remind you to practice self-care every day. The Balinese artisan carves the slinky feline from suar wood with a lovely natural grain before painting the surface a dark brown color.

With her eyes, a beautiful mermaid rests on her shoulders with her lower body pointing skyward. Yoga fans will recognize her pose as the sarwangasana, a basic "shoulder stand" pose. Made Tresna carves the image from Balinese suar wood, detailing the lovely features while exalting the natural wood grain.

• Dimension - 11.5" H x 2.4" W x 4.1" D
• Weight - 0.4
• Color - Brown
• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Signed by the artist
• Bali And Java

With a body carved from naturally curved bamboo root and the remainder crafted from acacia, this crazy duck is ready for his downhill debut. Bali's Susi Susanti presents this whimsical statuette, which features a natural finish and small details enhanced by acrylic paint.

The most adorable Santa helper you could find is this charming elf duck that will brighten up your holiday decorations. The lovely figurine is painted and carved by hand from bamboo roots and teak wood in a design by Indonesian artisan Ira S.

In a homage to Jos� Guadalupe Posada's "La Calavera Catrina", Mexico's Jorge Escamilla creates this unique sculpture. Wearing a uniform and a badge and carrying a club, the skeletal security guard is crafted of clay and steel wire. The original "La Calavera Catrina" was a zinc etching created by the artist Jos� Guadalupe Posada in Mexico around 1910. Posada created the character, a female skeleton with an elegant hat, as a satirical portrait to lampoon Mexican natives who aspired to European style and denied their own heritage. The catrina has since become an emblem of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration and a popular folk art subject.

You have never seen Santa like this before! The loveliest Santa duck figurine is ready to celebrate Christmas with your family. Carved by hand from bamboo roots and teak wood and painted by hand in traditional red, black and white, this figurine designed by Indonesian artisan Ira S. will become your favorite holiday decorative accent.

Designed by Shashi Sehgal, these lovely pillow shams tell a story of ancient life in India. Herders guided their flocks to graze in lush grasslands bordering the Thar Desert. For coverlets, the women created quilts of layered fabric, stitched by hand in a technique known as gudri-making or hand quilting. These quilted pillow shams are created in the same way of cotton voile.
The motifs are created with block prints, applied by hand in blue on ivory. Neat rows of flowers represent the unbroken lineage of tradition handed down over generations. Finished with piping, the edges are scalloped and the stitching is done by hand.
A zipper at the bottom of the shams opens them to insert the cushions.

Through his art, Nengah Sudarsana shares his deep love of animals. With this hand-carved wood sculpture, the Balinese artisan communicates the peacefulness and serenity of a golden frog practicing yoga.

• Material - Albesia wood
• Color - Gold Tone
• Dimension - 6" H x 6" W x 3.2" D
• Weight - 0.37 lbs
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

Ducks are often related to cheerfulness, loyalty and protection. These tender birds inspire Java's Ira S. to hand-carve sweet wood sculptures from bamboo and teak wood. This time, Ira depicts a duck as a cheerful mister wearing traditional Alpine garments and a little hat for a classical look.

Sarono's cat statuette sits cross-legged in lotus position, where each foot is placed on the opposite thigh. The Javanese artisan hand casts the statuette from a combination of cement, lava sand, and resin before painting the cat dark brown with an irresistible glossy finish.

Balinese artisan Susi Susanti creates this matrimonial pair of sculptures. A duck groom in a dapper suit stands alongside his bride, who wears a frilly white gown. Carved from natural bamboo root with acacia wood accents, this pair will make an excellent wedding gift.

Assuming a human position, an elephant meditates. Nengah Sudarsana shares his deep love of animals through his sculptures. With this carving, he communicates the creature's peacefulness and serenity.

• Signed by the artist
• Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture

• Color: Brown
• Dimension: 6.5" H x 4.9" W x 3.5" D

With her face to the sky, a beautiful mermaid stretches her lithe body. Yoga fans will recognize her pose as the bhujangasana, or "cobra pose." Made Tresna carves the image from Balinese suar wood, detailing the lovely features while exalting the natural wood grain.

• Dimension - 6" H x 12" W x 2.4" D
• Weight - 0.59
• Color - Brown
• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Signed by the artist
• Bali And Java

Inspired by Aztec religion, this ceramic skull sculpture is decorated with images of Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec god of death. Mexican artisan Angel Ceron handcrafts the sculpture and gives it an antiqued finish.

• Dimension - 7" H x 6" W x 10.25" D
• Weight - 2.02
• Color - Multicolor
• Signed by the artist
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Mexico

Seated with legs crossed, a man with the head of a bird holds an artifact depicting a cross. This cross shape forms windows in several structures in the archaeological site of Palenque, in Southwestern Mexico, and a glyph referring to the birdman is found on stelae there. Working in ceramic, Angel Ceron creates a polychrome replica of an image discovered in Tomb One. The original is on display in the museum at the site itself.

• Dimension - 12.75" H x 5.5" W x 4.3" D
• Weight - 2.38
• Color - Multicolor
• Museum replica(s)
• Clean with a soft, dry cloth
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Mexico

Working in papier mache, Marina Lozano of Mexico creates this wonderful catrina statuette. The skeletal sculpture is elegantly dressed, with ribbons and flowers in her hair and a bouquet of alcatraces or calla lilies at her bosom. Lozano designs the figurine after the original "La Calavera Catrina", a zinc etching created by the artist Jos� Guadalupe Posada in Mexico around 1910. Posada created the character, a female skeleton with an elegant hat, as a satirical portrait of Mexican natives who aspired to European style and denied their own heritage. The catrina has since become an emblem of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration and a popular folk art subject.

With a nod to Jos� Guadalupe Posada's "La Calavera Catrina", Mexico's Jorge Escamilla creates this unique sculpture. Wearing an apron and holding a skeletal puppy, the diligent skeletal veterinarian is crafted of clay and steel wire. The original "La Calavera Catrina" was a zinc etching created by the artist Jos� Guadalupe Posada in Mexico around 1910. Posada created the character, a female skeleton with an elegant hat, as a satirical portrait to lampoon Mexican natives who aspired to European style and denied their own heritage. The catrina has since become an emblem of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration and a popular folk art subject.

Ready for the beach, two tucks stand side-by-side, wearing swimsuits and sandals. Balinese artisan Susi Susanti creates this nautical pair of sculptures which is hand-carved from natural bamboo root with acacia wood accents.

Product Features

• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• 1.54
• 11" H x 5.5" W x 5.5" D
• Bamboo root, acacia wood
• Multicolor