Homart and NOVICA Transitional Decorative Objects and Figurines

Banded with sphelarite, white onyx glows with natural mysticism in a sculpture by Cesar Gonzalez. 'I wanted the obelisk to resemble a lighthouse,' says the Peruvian artisan.

Product Features

• Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
• 7.5" H x 2" W x 2" D
• White onyx with sphelarite
• Grey

Mango wood displays an intricate mosaic that evokes the living earth. Nantana Sompamitre practices the ancient Thai art of eggshell mosaic. The gracefully curving piece is then lacquered according to time honored traditions.

• Dimension - 6" H x 6" W x 2" D
• Weight - 0.31
• Color - Yellow
• For decorative use only
• Clean with a soft, dry cloth
• Do not use abrasives
• Thailand

Blooming on a mango wood centerpiece, the ixora flower is dazzling. Nantana Sompamitre practices the ancient Thai art of eggshell mosaic. The gracefully curving piece is then lacquered according to time honored traditions.

• Dimension - 6" H x 6" W x 2" D
• Weight - 0.35
• Color - White
• For decorative use only
• Clean with a soft, dry cloth
• Do not use abrasives
• Thailand

A sophisticated addition to any office desk, this calendar is the perfect accent for marking the passage of time. Never out of style, the calendar is handcrafted from local rain tree wood by Thailand's Waraporn Khamsuk, composed of a stand that houses numbered tiles resting just below month tiles. Each tile is made so that it can be removed and replaced with another, capable of expressing every day of the year.
Wood grain and color can vary slightly

• Color: Brown
• Dimension: 3.5" H x 3.1" W x 3.5" D

A sparkling sphere of pyrite becomes a magic ball in the hands of CAsar GonzAles. Poised on a base of polished brown calcite, the gem is mesmerizing. Pyrite is believed to attract wealth and prosperity, whereas calcite is deemed to have calming properties.

• Dimension - 1.6" Diam.
• Weight - 0.48
• Color - Metallic
• Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
• Andes

Afroza Ishaq designs a versatile catchall in the shape of a chinar leaf, pride of Kashmir. Known as boune to Kashmiris, the chinar tree was a favorite of Mughal royals, and a constant inspiration to artists and poets ever since. The catchall tray is expertly hand-carved of seasoned walnut wood, which only grows in this region of India.

• Dimension - 15" H x 8.75" W x 2.4" D
• Weight - 0.92
• Color - Brown
• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• Eco-Friendly: carved from natural and sustainable wood
• India

Crafted of Guatemalan alder wood, three decorative centerpieces feature circular perforations that suggest a star shower. Patricio Coroy designs the containers in graduated sizes to showcase the wood's natural grain as skilled artisans transform leftover wood scraps into mesmerizing decorative objects.

• Dimension - 6.25" H x 6.75" W x 6.75" D
• Weight - 0.26
• Color - Brown
• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• For decorative use only
• Not watertight
• Central America

Jaifah Aksornsri shapes mango wood into a graceful, asymmetrical centerpiece. A field of summer clover in pewter distinguishes this delightful design.

• Dimension - 4.7" H x 19.5" W x 5" D
• Weight - 2.53
• Color - Black
• Thailand

His eyes are closed forever, yet they seem to gaze protectively from beyond the grave. Incised with concentric circles in warm earth colors, this mask is representative of the Lubo, a Bantu speaking people from southern Congo. These are used during periods of transition, marking the death of a chief or other eminent person. It is crafted by Salihu Ibrahim.

• Dimension - 12.25" H x 11" W x 5.5" D
• Weight - 2.68
• Color - Brown
• West Africa

Wayan Rendah skillfully creates this sculpture in suar wood. The horse in Bali is seen as a symbol of power and in many ways this piece was inspired by that belief. One can almost hear the galloping steps of the horse in transit and the sheer freedom that is felt in the presence of this wonderful work. This is an excellent piece for the study or for any lover of horses.

• Dimension - 8.75" H x 13" W x 3.5" D
• Weight - 4.4
• Color - Brown
• Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture
• Bali And Java

By Elisa Camarena, this beautiful relief panel depicts the Maya glyph for music. In the codices, it indicated who was listening to music at the moment. Camarena crafts the piece with resin, using a mold sculpted by hand. The image stands on a pinewood base.

• Dimension - 5.75" H x 2.4" W x 1.4" D
• Weight - 0.37
• Color - Beige
• Mexico