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NOVICA Tropical Decorative Objects and Figurines
Novica Joaquina Wood Decorative Dollby NOVICA
$108
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Joaquina's beautiful white skirt sways gracefully as she strolls through the streets of Brazil. Lourival and Patricia present this exquisite doll intricately crafted from manilkara and eucalyptus wood. Their workshop crafts her skirt from vertical slats of wood, and then paints it with colorful and dainty patterns in acrylic. This decorative doll bears the name of their workshop, "MG Artes Prados."
- Material - Manilkara wood, eucalyptus wood, acrylic, wax
- Color - Multicolor
- Dimension - 13.75" H x 8.75" Diam.
- Weight - 1.78 lbs
- Marked with artist's initials or trademark
- For decorative use only
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Brave Fuase Mothers Wood Fertility Dollby NOVICA
$111
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Legend tells how a fertility doll was stolen from a shrine in Fuase and taken to a distant land. The children of Fuase were dying and the people consulted a fetish priest who explained the gods were angry about the theft. The women undertook the journey to rescue the doll, and some lost their lives along the way, but the doll was returned. I carved this fertility doll to honor these brave Fuase women, says Winfred Korley. The elegant fertility doll cradles her baby. She wears colorful kente cloth and beads.
- Dimension - 18" H x 7" W x 3.2" D
- Weight - 1.32
- Color - Brown
- West Africa
Novica Face of Piety Wood Maskby NOVICA(4)
$96
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Peacefulness, piety and a humble spirit are expressed in this mask by Made Tresna. He depicts a praying monk on this Balinese prayer figure. "Balinese people believe they will reach a peaceful eternity after life, but all their sins should be washed away with karma and piety," the artisan explains.
- He carves the mask 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 - Brown
- Dimension - 9.75" H x 6.25" W x 3.2" D
- Weight - 0.7 lbs
- Signed by the artist
- Hibiscus wood varies greatly in color and grain
Belief in Oneself Akan Wood Maskby NOVICA(3)
$85
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Daniel Asante transmits personal wisdoms through his art, creating an original sese wood mask. He crafts it by hand including colorful glass beads and threads of cotton and rayon. "This mask is called 'Dabidabi ebeye ye,' which in Akan language means 'it will surely be well one day.' I want to use this mask to tell people that they should not give up in life if they are not achieving a specific goal they have set for themselves, but rather they should endeavor to do what is expected of them, and with time they will be successful," believes Asante.
- Dimension - 20" H x 4.3" W x 2.4" D
- Weight - 0.97
- Color - White
- West Africa
Vigilance African Maskby NOVICA
$70
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Carved by hand from sese wood, this handsome African mask is the work of Godfred France. Parallel lines delineate the eyes and brass adorns the forehead. Intricate motifs on the cheeks are created with recycled glass seed beads in the artisan's own design.
- Dimension - 15.25" H x 5.5" W x 3.2" D
- Weight - 1.03
- Color - Brown
- Intended as wall decor
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- West Africa
Wordless Wood Maskby NOVICA
$61
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His expression is inward as he clasps his hands over his mouth. Carved from blonde hibiscus wood, the smooth features could be male or female A they are universal. Made Tresna sculpts this enigmatic mask. "This is my suggestion not to speak any bad words," he confides.
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.
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.
- Dimension - 7.75" H x 6" W x 3.2" D
- Weight - 0.66
- Color - Beige
- Signed by the artist
- Bali And Java
NOVICA Eco Elephants And Recycled Glass Beaded Wood Figurines (Pair)by NOVICA
$50
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Hand-carved from sese wood and decorated with colorful beads of recycled glass, two elephants go for a walk. Ghanaian artisan Enoch Adjei crafts this cute pair of figurines, given a black polished finish.
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- Promotes recycling and reduces waste
- 0.6358
- 3.9" H x 3.9" W x 2" D
- Sese wood, recycled glass beads
- Black, Multicolor
Novica God of Night Ghanaian Wood Masks, Set of 2by NOVICA
$85
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Master carver Gordon Adu presents this original pair of sese wood masks as a personal tribute to the moon. "In the countryside, when night falls and people are away from home, they use the moon as a guide," explains Adu. "That is why they regard the moon as the God of Night."
- Material - Sese wood
- Color - Brown
- Dimension - 11.5" H x 4.3" W x 2" D
- Weight - 1.89
NOVICA Turtle Man Trust And Hausa Wood Maskby NOVICA
$80
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Centering his forehead, a turtle gazes curiously at the features of a man. Abdul Karim Star carves a mask of bold beauty, contrasting light and dark colors. He names it Bashunge, or 'Trust' in the language of Ghana's Hausa people. Such masks remain in the family home, representing the bond of trust among them.
Product Features
- Color and/or motif may vary slightly
- 13" H x 6" W x 3.2" D
- Sese wood
- Black
Handmade Earth Goddess Spirits Africa tribal wood mask - Ghanaby NOVICA
$248
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Almond-shaped eyes create strong diagonals, conferring an expression of sweetness on this stylized visage. Lavishly embellished with brass repouss�, the refined features are crowned by three horns. Juliana Akandas sculpts the piece from sese wood and adds tufts of goat fur. She names it Ahuntorhene, Akan for "King of Peace." Married couples receive such masks as gifts, as they symbolize love, patience, understanding and peace.
Handmade Tezcatlipoca As A Jaguar Ceramic Sculpture, Mexicoby NOVICA
$459
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One of my favorite artists is Gustav Klimt, and in replicating his style I wanted to convey the infinite love a mother feels toward her child, symbolized by the image of Mary lovingly holding Baby Jesus close to her heart, confides Marina Pallares. She masters aquafortis and aquatint etching techniques to create this original composition.
Titled "Virgen a la Klimt" in Spanish.
Titled "Virgen a la Klimt" in Spanish.
NOVICA Beautiful Butterflies And Coconut Shell Sculptureby NOVICA
$60
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Keeping alive the artisan heritage of her late husband, Putra Suteja, Eka removes the husk from a coconut shell and polishes the piece to a sheen. She then carves tropical butterflies to perforate the shell. The sculpture stands on an albesia wood base.
Please note size and coloring may differ as the artist works with natural coconut shell.
Please note size and coloring may differ as the artist works with natural coconut shell.
Product Features
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- 5" H x 5.5" Diam.
- Coconut shell and albesia wood
- Brown
Novica Handmade Mountain Turtle Small Ceramic Flower Potby NOVICA
$56
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Turtles often represent Mother Nature moving the planet. Handcrafted and hand-painted by Guatemalan Artisan Vitelio Orozco, this small flower pot depicts a sweet turtle with colorful motifs and a blue shell ready to carry home nature. Its cute appearance gets more than one smile, making it a perfect home decoration or a lovely gift for family and friends.
Banana Snack Ebony Wood Figurineby NOVICA
$64
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Pensive, a young chimpanzee snacks on a ripe banana. Ghana's Theophilus Sackey carves and paints the expressive ebony wood sculpture by hand.
- Dimension - 5.75" H x 3" W x 3.5" D
- Weight - 0.57
- Color - Brown
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- West Africa
NOVICA Together And Ashanti Wood Maskby NOVICA
$58
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Nana Frimpong carves a mask of sleek beauty, crowned by a fertility doll. 'When you come to the Ashanti Kingdom, the king gathers all of his clan together as one,' he explains. Frimpong names the mask Yen ka ye hu nbom, which means 'Let us come together' in Ghana's Akan language.
Product Features
- Color and/or motif may vary slightly
- 10.75" H x 3.5" W x 1.6" D
- Sese wood
- Black
Twin Lizards African Wood Mask, Ghanaby NOVICA
$106
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Surrounded by intricately carved lizards, this bold mask is presented by Emmanuel Opoku Asante of West Africa. The dark grain of sese wood complemented with a rich brown acrylic finish brings subtle radiance to this awe-inspiring hand carved mask inspired by the native fauna of Ghana.
- Intended as wall decor
- Features an aged antique finish
- Hand-crafted item, color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Color: Brown
- Dimension: 18" H x 7.25" W x 3.5" D
Reconciliation Wood Statuetteby NOVICA
$63
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Reaching out, two figures clasp one another' hands in a gesture of fraternity and peace. Daniel Nyadedzor carves a beautiful image from the Akan people of Ghana. Named Nkabom ("reconciliation" or "unity"), these figures are exchanged between parties who reconcile after a serious conflict.
- Dimension - 10.75" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D
- Weight - 0.44
- Color - Brown
- West Africa
Horned Zebra Ghanaian Wood Maskby NOVICA
$86
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Boasting tall horns, this mask is striped to resemble a zebra. The handsome visage reveals elegant symmetry in its form and patterns. A member of the Dagomba people of northern Ghana, Abdul Karim Star adapts images from his own culture as he demonstrates his expertise.
- Dimension - 19" H x 6" W x 3.2" D
- Weight - 1.21
- Color - Black
- West Africa
Novica Handmade Orange-Face Parakeet Art Glass Sculptureby NOVICA
$89
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Inspired by the beauty of nature and the need for conservation, Margarita and Fernando Llort of El Salvador create this stunning figurine. Working with art glass in shades of green, the artisans craft an orange-face parakeet through a meticulous process. The beautiful two-dimensional bird image is displayed atop a pinewood base.
Novica Psychedelic Turtle Alebrije Wood Statuetteby NOVICA
$85
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With colorful flowers blossoming on its shell, this turtle captivates with psychedelic artistry. Zeny and Reyna craft this endearing alebrije sculpture with techniques inherited from their parents. They carve a found piece of copal wood into the statuette and proceed to paint it with hand crafted artistry.
Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near death and yet his dreams were extremely vivid. He tells of a place where all was peaceful and quiet until all of a sudden there appeared a lion with an eagle s head, a rooster with bull's horns and a donkey with butterfly wings. They kept screeching "alebrije, alebrije!" and Ricardo began running away. He encountered a man who told him it was not yet his time to be there are and he should continue running towards the exit. In this dream Pedro climbed out of a window and regained consciousness. He made paper replicas of these creatures to show everyone, and soon others began to craft other "monster-like" creatures in bright colors.
Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near death and yet his dreams were extremely vivid. He tells of a place where all was peaceful and quiet until all of a sudden there appeared a lion with an eagle s head, a rooster with bull's horns and a donkey with butterfly wings. They kept screeching "alebrije, alebrije!" and Ricardo began running away. He encountered a man who told him it was not yet his time to be there are and he should continue running towards the exit. In this dream Pedro climbed out of a window and regained consciousness. He made paper replicas of these creatures to show everyone, and soon others began to craft other "monster-like" creatures in bright colors.
- Material - Copal wood
- Color - Multicolor
- Dimension - 2" H x 6.5" W x 7" D
- Weight - 0.13 lbs
- Marked with artist's initials or trademark
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
NOVICA Kindly Elephant And Wood Elephant Statuetteby NOVICA
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Gentle and trusting despite his imposing size, this handsome elephant statuette is presented by Thai artisan Amporn. She carves the beast entirely by hand, working with the natural grain and color of the wood to achieve lifelike detail.
Please note that the tusks may be removed and wrapped separately for safe shipping.
Please note that the tusks may be removed and wrapped separately for safe shipping.
Product Features
- Wood grain and color can vary slightly
- 9" H x 6" W x 13.25" D
- Rain tree wood, ivory wood
- Brown
A Man of Knowledge Ghanaian Wood Maskby NOVICA
$70
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He speaks with the voice of wisdom and learning and all who hear him heed his words. By Godfred France, this elegant mask is crafted by hand, combining African sese wood with brass and aluminum. He names his original design Dankurugu, a Hausa word meaning "Knowledge."
- Dimension - 17.25" H x 6.25" W x 2.4" D
- Weight - 0.88
- Color - Black
- West Africa
Amazon Parrot Serpentine and Aragonite Sculptureby NOVICA(1)
$45
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A perky green parrot flaunts feathers of natural serpentine. Carved by hand, the colorful bird is crowned with jasper and the beak is black onyx. Andean artisan Cesar Gonzales presents the sculpture on a trunk of brown aragonite.
- Dimension - 4.9" H x 3.7" W x 2.2" D
- Weight - 0.75
- Color - Green
- Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
- Andes
Novica Handmade Golden Robe Gold-Accented Wood Statuetteby NOVICA
$54
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This regal elephant cloaked in a golden robe is the creation of India's Chander Kant. The artisan hand carves the sculpture from kadam wood, then paints the elephant black with white and gold details. The elephant's robe is created from 22k gold leaf paint and features a pretty floral motif in green and red.
Caring Mother Ghanaian Wood Maskby NOVICA
$106
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She is elegant with a halo of stars and ornate repoussA motifs. Her eyes are golden, her lips red. Godfred France creates this beautiful African mask in an original design he names Inbuku, "Caring" in the Hausa language. "I came up with this mask based on the love I have for my mother. She has been very supportive and caring," he says. "Mothers all over the world, you are wonderful and I appreciate you!"
- Dimension - 12.25" H x 11" W x 4.3" D
- Weight - 1.52
- Color - Black
- West Africa
Handmade Mystery and Spirit Ivoirian wood mask - Ghanaby NOVICA
$91
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Rolling back on his haunches, trunk held high, a baby elephant wriggles with joy. Amporn carved the image by hand, transforming teakwood into a lifelike pachyderm, "I want to share this little creature's happy feelings," the Thai artisan says. The tusks are carved from ivory wood.
Novica Adinkra Doll Wood Sculptureby NOVICA
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Inspired by tradition and Akan beliefs, Abdulai Osman Adam designs this admirable sculpture featuring two legendary Adinkra images. Adinkra are visual symbols that represent concepts or aphorisms. Detailed in embossed aluminum is Gye Nyame, praising God s supremacy on the top of the elaborate headdress, and Nyame Biribo Wo Soro, symbolizing hope, for "God is in the heavens". A colorful band of African cotton batik creates a harmonious contrast. The Ghanaian artisan carves the sese wood sculpture by hand and decorates it with painted details.
- Material - Sese wood, aluminum, cotton trim
- Color - Brown
- Dimension - 17" H x 3.5" W x 3" D
- Weight - 0.81 lbs
- Intended for display on a tabletop or other flat surface
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
A Man of Wealth Ghanaian Wood Maskby NOVICA
$86
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Ornate shapes are covered with handcrafted repousse in a mask of opulent beauty. By Godfred France, it combines African sese wood with brass and aluminum for an original design with Ghanaian influence. He names the mask Ankono, a Hausa word meaning "wealth."
- Dimension - 19.75" H x 7" W x 3.2" D
- Weight - 1.36
- Color - Black
- West Africa
Handmade Ancestors Spirit Gabon Africa Wood Mask, Ghanaby NOVICA
$167
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Carved from the artistic heart of local sese wood, this mask exudes a powerful presence. The name Zomukyi translates as "come and eat," a theme expressed in the open mouth and captivating features. Aluminum plates adorn the lower cheeks, their polished tone blending evenly with the wood's light grain. Daniel Nyadedzor applies a neutral finish to the mask, resulting in an original home accent with an antique appearance.
Novica Handmade The Man From Sasun Ceramic Figurineby NOVICA
$112
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Uzbekistan's Shavkat Ashurov crafts a sublime design to secure your watches elegantly. Working with walnut and sycamore wood, the artisan creates this watch box featuring a natural brown tone, with embossed details and hand-painted white vines adding a traditional vibe.
Kulango God of The Earth Ivoirian Wood Maskby NOVICA
$95
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Bold color heightens the drama of this enigmatic mask with its crown of circular horns. Meticulously carved by Salihu Ibrahim, it represents the earth god, Tano, who is honored with an annual festival by the Kulango people of CAte d'Ivoire.
- Dimension - 17.5" H x 6" W x 2.4" D
- Weight - 0.75
- Color - Black
- West Africa
Elephant Charm Lacquered Wood Statuetteby NOVICA
$76
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This cheerful baby elephant lifts up its trunk in celebration and smiles endearingly. Nantana Sompamitre hand-carves the statuette from local mango wood and paints florid hearts on the tip of the trunk, the back and front. The statuette receives several coats of lacquer, which Sompamitre prepares from the Gluta usitata tree and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks. The tusks are made of plastic.
- Dimension - 7" H x 3.9" W x 3.9" D
- Weight - 0.77
- Color - Black
- Thailand
Mamprusi Man African Wood Sculptureby NOVICA
$126
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This wood sculpture from Ghanaian artisan Ali Ibrahim depicts a man from the Mamprusi ethnic group of northern Ghana and Togo. The artisan carves the sculpture by hand from sese wood, and accents the cheeks with brass ridges to represent the tribal scarification that is typical to the Mamprusi people. The sculpture is further adorned with embossed aluminum plates and colorful paints.
- Dimension - 18" H x 6" W x 3.3" D
- Weight - 2.09
- Color - Black
- Intended for display on a tabletop or other flat surface
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- West Africa
Monkey Ghost Ivoirian Wood Maskby NOVICA
$96
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Glowing with ardent color, fiery eyes bring this ghostlike mask to life. A symbol of ancestral spirits among the Guro people of CAte d'Ivoire, it features an abstract monkey. Tribal markings grace the cheeks of the mysterious personage, expertly carved by Salihu Ibrahim.
- Dimension - 16.25" H x 6" W x 4.7" D
- Weight - 1.34
- Color - White
- West Africa
Novica Handmade Green Goat African Wood Maskby NOVICA
$116
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Hand-carved from sese wood, the face of a green goat is depicted in this African mask. Ghanaian artisan Enoch Afram creates the mask, which accentuated by embossed aluminum and given a clay rub.
Chief of Ghana African Maskby NOVICA
$95
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Named Mantse, or "chief" in the Ga language, this handsome mask boasts an imposing beauty. Sefah Mohammed works in naturally dried sese wood, adding aluminum repoussA, copper wire and decorative beads of recycled glass.
- Dimension - 16.25" H x 4.7" W x 2.2" D
- Weight - 1.19
- Color - Black and White
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Features a rustic, rugged finish
- West Africa