NOVICA Tropical Decorative Objects and Figurines

Kneeling, proud elephants await their master's command. Duangkamol depicts the reclining pachyderms in fine celadon ceramic. Ornate silks cover the heads and backs, the unglazed areas revealing the natural color of the clay. A symbol of old Siam, the elephant is much respected in modern Thailand.

• Dimension - 2.4" H x 4.1" W x 2.4" D
• Weight - 0.59
• Color - Blue
• Thailand

Victoria Agyepomaa exalts the beautiful physiognomy of African people in this pair of statuettes. The woman and man are detailed with remarkable artistry, resulting in life-like busts enhanced by ebony's natural grain. Each sculpture is carved by hand in Ghana.

• Material - Ebony wood
• Color - Brown
• Dimension - 5.5" H x 2.4" W x 3.5" D
• Weight - 1.52 lbs
• Wood grain and color can vary slightly

Walking through the Thai forest, a young elephant enjoys time with his father. Amporn depicts them in a realistic teak wood sculpture that details their kindly expressions. The father boasts ivorywood tusks.

Product Features

• Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture
• 6.25" H x 4.5" W x 8" D
• Teak wood and ivorywood
• Brown

The stories that my grandfather used to tell me inspired me to create this sculpture, explains Guatemalan carver Jose Canil Ramos. "To the Maya people, the deer is the most intelligent creature of all, and represents the purity of the forests." Canil carves the mask by hand from pinewood and paints it with extraordinary artistry. Before finishing the piece, he applies a mixture of soot and water to achieve an antique and weathered illusion. The ears and antlers are disassembled for shipping.

• Material - Pinewood
• Color - Black
• Dimension - 14.25" H x 13.5" W x 7.75" D
• Weight - 1.69 lbs
• Some assembly required
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

Pablo and Lucy Mendez in Mexico work in the traditional folk art called alebrijes to create this wonderful sculpture, which is hand carved from copal wood and painted in vivid detail. Frozen in mid-flight, a colorful hummingbird sates his hunger with a beautiful cactus flower. Please note that small parts are detached for safe shipping.
The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930s in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting the nonsense word, "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream in papier mache. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache. The same style of painting can also be found on other (non-animal) items.

Indian artisan Gulam Rasool demonstrates his expert craftsmanship with this set of three elephant figurines. Hand-carved out of soapstone, each elephant is covered with breathtakingly ornate designs that exude an air of royalty. Inside each elephant, a smaller elephant is visible behind the intricate openwork.

• Dimension :-3" H x 3.7" W x 1.8" D
• Weight :-1.24 lbs
• Material :-Soapstone
• Color :-Natural or White
• Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected

Called the Umbrella Cockatoo because of its substantial and distinctive crest, the white cockatoo is native to the islands of Indonesia. Guatemalan artisan Mauricio Morales creates its likeness in ceramic, painting it with exquisite detail. The metal legs can be bent around a tree branch for display, if desired.

Ghana's Otchere Raymond designs an original mask in the name of tradition. "We must protect our traditions," encourages the Ghanaian artist. He carves the sese wood by hand and finishes the face with clay in a cream hue. Decorated with brass insets and painted accents, the regal mask is called "Oheneba Baa," meaning "king's daughter" in the Twi dialect of the Akan people.

• Dimension - 16.5" H x 6" W x 2.4" D
• Weight - 1.72
• Color - Beige
• Eco-Friendly: carved from natural and sustainable wood
• West Africa

Raul Vinelli vividly captures the singular coloration of the red headed macaw. Known in Brazil as the arara, it takes its name from its hoarse call, 'arrarrar!' Bright green feathers provide camouflage in the rain forest where tropical flowers bloom as brightly as the bird's feathers. Vinelli sculpts the piece from pinewood and presents it on a liana vine perch. Because each piece is crafted by hand, the shape of the perch can vary.

Product Features

• Colors and/or color placement may vary
• 0.968
• 28.5" H x 3.9" W x 6.75" D
• Pinewood and liana
• Multicolor

This beautifully realistic sculpture of a bull elephant and his offspring is from Amporn in Thailand. Artisans carve the sculpture by hand from teak wood, adding tusks from ivory darabela wood.

Guatemalan artisan Mauricio Morales creates a violet-crowned hummingbird looking up curiously in this ceramic figurine. This lovely bird is hand sculpted and hand painted with meticulous detail to capture the species's likeness. Ready to be posed in your home or patio, the aluminum wire legs and feet can bend to position the bird to your liking.

A vivid surge of color spills from the dark, fertile earth in glorious abundance. The fearful presence of Teruka (meaning 'guardian scorpion of the maize') stands sentry over the warra (maize field) in constant vigilance. Representing the extravagance of harvest time and the importance of maize in his community, Higinio Hernandez crafts a unique Huichol design enhanced by a glowing headpiece. The piece makes a dramatic addition to any home interior.

Huichol culture is guided by pre-Columbian shamanic traditions linked to ceremonies performed in their storied past. The jicuri (peyote) is the centerpiece of Huichol ritualism, revered for its curative properties and its ability to enlighten those who partake of it. Higinio Hernandez and his family preserve their cultural heritage through expressive bead art, representing essential Huichol symbols like jicuri, marra (deer), berika (eagle), and iko (corn). For these ornaments, each brilliant bead is affixed by hand to a papier-m�ch� base, the resulting symmetry requires high standards of patience and concentration.

Product Features

• Keep out of the sun
• 0.66
• 12.5" H x 6.25" W x 3.1" D
• Beads on paper mache
• Multicolor

Ahoofe means "beautiful" in the Akan language, and is the name chosen for this mask design by Juliana Akandas. She depicts a woman from this southern and coastal Ghana culture. The intricate texture of embossed brass adorns the lovely visage, and the image wears a nose adornment and earrings of beads and cotton tufts.

Jaifah Aksornsri captures the majestic elegance of Thai elephants in this modern sculpture. Carved by hand, the sleek brown pachyderm receives a glossy finish.

• Dimension - 6" H x 7.25" W x 2.4" D
• Weight - 0.78
• Color - Brown
• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Thailand

Almond eyes beneath arched brows represent the Punu standard of feminine beauty. Painted white, the serene features suggest one who has passed on to the realm of spirits. The tall hairdo denotes a woman from the Punu tribe of the upper Ngoume River region of southwestern Gabon. Salihu Ibrahim carves a lovely mask used during funeral rites.

Product Features

• Colors and/or color placement may vary
• 2.816
• 15.75" H x 9.75" W x 7.5" D
• Sese wood
• White

Beautifully handcrafted of jade and stucco, this bold sculpture replicates a mask discovered in the ancient Maya city of Tikal. It was found in Tomb 160 and dates from 527 A.D. Such masks were placed in burials to be worn by the spirit of the deceased king in his journey through the underworld. Exquisitely crafted by Ruben and Gilda Perez, the museum replica arrives with a brass and pinewood display stand, and it can also be displayed on the wall.

Product Features

• Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
• 9.75" H x 5" W x 4.5" D
• Jade, stucco, pinewood and brass
• Green

This opulent visage is radiant and beautiful. What seem to be loops crown the piece but, on closer observation, they reveal themselves as birds. Meticulously carved by Daniel Nyadedzor, this mask represents Ghana's Ewe people who display it during the good harvest festival.

• Dimension - 14" H x 6.25" W x 2" D
• Weight - 0.55
• Color - Black
• West Africa

As a child, Mauricio Morales learned to craft these small bird sculptures that have since found homes all over the world. He crafts this albino Indian peafowl from ceramic and adds delicate hand-painted details in beige and greys. A set of flexible aluminum legs allows you to easily attach it to branches, poles, and other similar surfaces. The weatherproof coating on both the figurine and the metal legs means that you can safely place this bird in patios, porches, and other semi-outdoor areas.

With offering on their hands, a Yoruba man and a woman salute Shango, Lord of Thunder. According to Yoruba beliefs, Shango will send a bolt of lightning to strike a person if he or she was not truthful when settling an important matter. Salihu Ibrahim carves each sculpted staff from sese wood, adorning them with white and green glass beads at the base. The man wears an axe of justice for a headdress.

Product Features

• Color and/or motif may vary slightly
• 19.25" H x 3.2" W x 2.8" D
• Sese wood and glass beads
• Brown

The beautiful Bawang closes her eyes in meditation as her song of hope reaches the heavens and brings her riches. One of many of Bali's legendary characters, hers is a story of moral underpinnings as her destiny surprises her. Wayan Rendah hand-carves her visage from hibiscus wood to capture Bawang's ethereal origin with the wood's bicolor grain. Eloquently detailed, the mask features a bird pecking treasures on Bawang's head. A most vivid piece accompanied by mysticism to complement a personal collection.

A humble Bawang was envied by her sister Kesuna, who though rich, was full of lust and banished Bawang to the forest. Scared, Bawang began to pray for protection, her prayer akin to a bird's trill. Soon birds began to peck on her arms and neck leaving behind gold bracelets and necklaces. When Kesuna saw her sister's fate, she ran into the forest to seek protection, however instead of jewelry, she met only snakes and scorpions.

Hibiscus wood exhibits colors ranging from white to light gray, dark gray or even black heartwood. This natural occurrence can rarely be replicated, making each carving exceptionally unique. Please expect slight differences in wood grain color and distribution patterns. Theme and artistic quality remain the same.

Product Features

• Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture
• 4.18
• 16.5" H x 11" W x 5" D
• Hibiscus wood
• Beige

Majestically ornate, this mask of Bobo origin (Mali) features a round-headed bird with a tall crest and long beak. Abubakari Alhassan carves an impressive sese wood replica of the traditional mask, usually worn during ceremonies that celebrate new crops and initiation rites as well as at funerals. The mask stands on an iron base.

Product Features

• Display stand included
• 2.794
• 26.5" H x 6" W x 5" D
• Sese wood
• White

Named Animpa, or 'Charming Face' in the Akan language, this elegant mask honors feminine beauty. Daniel Nyadedzor embellishes the hand-carved design with intricate embossed brass plates and rich, subtle color. During festivals in which Akan women compete in beauty contests, masks like this one are awarded to the prettiest girl in the village.

Product Features

• Color and/or motif may vary slightly
• 13.5" H x 4.7" W x 2.6" D
• Sese wood and brass
• Black

Crowned with double horns, this mask by Salihu Ibrahim depicts a bird that represents a flying spirit. The design comes from the Bwa tribe of Cote d'Ivoire, and these spirits are portrayed with geometric shapes as they have no physical form. Bright color distinguishes the handsome carving.

Product Features

• Color and/or motif may vary slightly
• 15.75" H x 4.9" W x 3.5" D
• Sese wood
• Brown and White

Inspired by Peru's Amazon region, Cesar Gonzales creates a beautiful macaw. Sculpted of semiprecious gems, the work takes advantage of the stones' natural colors and grain. The artisan selects reconstituted turquoise for the colorful feathers with accents of jasper and sodalite. Black onyx becomes the beak. The bird's bronze feet grasp a calcite trunk adorned with pyrite.

• Dimension - 4.7" H x 2" W x 3.5" D
• Weight - 0.7
• Color - Green
• Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
• Andes

Juliana Akandas designs a mask depicting a girl with bead and red cotton earrings. Embossed brass adorns her face and she smiles with excitement. From the Lwalwa tribe of southeastern Congo, such masks are presented to girls during their puberty rites. They show that the teens have reached womanhood. Both boys and girls go through initiation to become responsible adult members of Lwalwa society, but masks are worn only during male Ngongo initiation.

Hibiscus wood reveals the smooth features of a lovely young woman. Caressed by forest leaves, the girl's sweetness and beauty are manifest. Bali's Eka presents the image carved from hibiscus wood. This wood varies widely in its tones and patterns, thus each mask is an absolutely unique work of art.

• Material - Hibiscus wood
• Color - Beige
• Dimension - 12.25" H x 5.25" W x 2.4" D
• Weight - 0.18 lbs
• Signed by the artist
• Hibiscus wood varies greatly in color and grain

Long and narrow, this stylized visage gazes into the distance through narrowed eyes. Abstract motifs in blue and dark brown accentuate the features, carved and painted by hand. Working in sese wood, Salihu Ibrahim creates a mask from the Fang tribe of Gabon, where these images were consulted when the village was to change location and before going hunting.

Product Features

• Colors and/or color placement may vary
• 1.1439999
• 19.5" H x 5" W x 2.4" D
• Sese wood
• White

This colorful jungle cockatoo takes a break after soaring through the skies at first light. Cesar Gonzales sculpts the bird's exotic plumage from serpentine, sodalite, black onyx and red jasper. The cockatoo is perched on a calcite tree with bronze claws.

• Dimension :-10.25" H x 6.25" W x 3.5" D
• Weight :-4.4 lbs
• Material :-Serpentine, Sodalite, Calcite, Onyx, Jasper And Bronze
• Color :-Multicolor
• Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected

Inspired by the traditional masks worn by the Balumba people of Africa, this striking sculpture is carved of sese wood accented with embossed aluminum plate. Crafted by Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng with a rustic finish, the bust features the image of a convex face that flips to reveal a concave face on the other side.

Geometric motifs adorn tall horns on this dramatic mask. Meticulously carved by Salihu Ibrahim, it comes from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso. Ibrahim paints the mask by hand and rubs it with white clay, while river stones become the shining eyes. Such masks are thought to bring good fortune and are used to celebrate a bountiful harvest.

• Material - Sese wood
• Color - White
• Dimension - 27" H x 7" W x 3.9" D
• Weight - 1.69

Trumpeting an excited greeting, this elephant seems to smile. The king's elephant wears colorful silks, meticulously painted by hand with motifs reserved for royalty. Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and have been symbols of both power and peace. Working in the renowned celadon tradition, Thatsanee and Ramphan craft this handsome figurine by hand and bathe it in a cool green glaze.

• Dimension :-5.75" H x 3.3" W x 8.5" D
• Weight :-1.25 lbs
• Material :-Celadon Ceramic
• Color :-Light Green, Multi
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Features a crackled finish

Hovering on whirring wings, a whimsical hummingbird seeks out the sweet nectar of flowers. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Cal' gypsy word for "something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic."

• Because each alebrije is individually created work of folk art, shapes will vary slightly.
• Signed by the artist
• Hand-crafted item, color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

• Color: Purple
• Dimension: 3" H x 3.7" W x 4.9" D

This unique papier mache alebrije sculpture is crafted by Marina Lozano in Mexico. The artisan creates her fantastical version of a bird, with enormous bug-like eyes and a long neck and tail. Designed to grace the edge of a bookshelf or table, the creature is painted by hand in bright colors and varied patterns.
The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all shouted "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

A parrot perches beside the fruit of the palm tree. Grasping the succulent treat in its claws, the bird leisurely feasts on the fruit. Daniel Quarcoo carves the beautiful sculpture from a single piece of wood, adding rich textures with aluminum repousse. Brass inlay forms the eyes. The artisan names his original design Ako pe Abe, an Akan phrase that means ' parrot likes palm fruit.'

• Dimension :-11.5" H x 5.5" W x 3.7" D
• Weight :-1.58 lbs
• Material :-Sese Wood, Aluminum, Brass
• Color :-Brown
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

A cockatoo with a colorful crest grasps a tree trunk with copper feet. Carved of white onyx, the bird represents the sculpture art of Cesar Gonzales. The beak and base are black onyx while chrysocolla, jasper and serpentine comprise the crest.

Product Features

• Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
• 7" H x 4.1" W x 5.75" D
• Onyx, chrysocolla, jasper and serpentine, copper feet, glass
• White

A checkerboard pattern tops this intriguing carving by Salihu Ibrahim. Shaped like a chirping bird, it features a single horn. The design comes from the Bwa tribe of C�te d'Ivoire, and these 'flying spirits' are portrayed with geometric shapes as they have no physical form. They bless the families that own the mask and dance with it in public.

Product Features

• Color and/or motif may vary slightly
• 17.75" H x 5.5" W x 3.5" D
• Sese wood
• Multicolor