Tropical Music-Themed Decorative Objects and Figurines

Poised to sing sweet melodies of the Andes, this beautiful zampo�a panpipe is handcrafted by Benito Tito. Its name, Laca, refers to the presence of the traditional musical instrument at festive events. Tito selects eleven reeds according to size, sands them and aligns them with precision. They are held in place with nylon monofilament and covered with synthetic fabric. A matching fabric case is included; it emulates pre-Hispanic textile design.

Hand-carved of sese wood, this Ghanaian sculpture depicts an African drummer. Chief Carver Nana Frimpong creates the sculpture, capturing every little detail with finesse.

Flame-like images dance on the forehead of this enigmatic visage. Lavishly-embellished with brass repouss�, the sese wood mask curves to form a strong profile. Gaunt lips bare even rows of teeth. Juliana Akandas designs an image thought to bring good tidings among the Akan people of Ghana. She names it Ahuntor, which means "peace."

• OVERALL SIZE - Measures Approximately 15.75 Inches High, 8.75 Inches in Diameter
• Black Stained FInish Beautifully Embellished with Decorative Hand Carved Designs and Silvertone Studs
• Beautifully Embellished with Decorative Hand Carved Designs and Silvertone Studs
• Hand-Tightened Using Nylon Cord
• Due to the Handcrafted Nature, There Will Be Slight Differences in Size and Style, No 2 Pieces Will Be Exactly Alike

A djembe is a rope-tuned goblet drum, originally from West Africa, with a tight skin cover that's played with bare hands. The name, djembe, comes from the saying which roughly translates to everyone gathering together in peace, defining the drum's purpose. Hand crafted with playability in mind, this approximately 16-inch tall, 9-inch diameter djembe is a version of the traditional drums and is a portable size for traveling to festivals, backpacking, camping, or to your local drum circle. It features a polished finish beautifully detailed with hand-carved designs and studs on the foot. The drum is hand-tightened using a nylon cord, and an additional cord is braided to make a handle. This gorgeous drum looks great as a decorative piece, and is also quite playable, NOTE: Because each djembe is hand-crafted, yours will differ slightly in size and style, making yours a unique work of art.

Carved by hand and covered with golden foil, this lacquered mask is typical of ancient Javanese dance drama. Nenny Lukhita adds an ornate crown of hammered copper that denotes a member of the royal family. This exceptional mask stands on an iron rod on a mahogany base.

• Dimension - 10.5" H x 5.25" W x 2.4" D
• Weight - 0.31
• Color - Metallic
• Bali And Java

Robert Nortey celebrates the customs of the Dagomba people with this bright sese wood mask. Originating from northern Ghana, the Dagomba people wear this dance mask when consulting their gods for a good harvest. The dance is characterized by gaiety and gracefulness, where dignity exudes from controlled movements. Nortey carves the mask by hand from sese wood and adorns it with an ornate brass plate. The Dagomba people refer to it as the "Bamaya" dance mask, meaning "Harvest."

• Dimension - 12.5" H x 6" W x 3.2" D
• Weight - 1.67
• Color - Black
• West Africa

Rita Addo Zakour celebrates Shango with the staff-like design of this admirable sculpture. As the Yoruba god of storm and drumming, Shango is a benevolent deity who bangs on drums as well as play dance rhythms on his storm clouds. The sese wood sculpture is carved by hand featuring two expressive faces looking in opposite directions. Painted by hand, the sculpture is finished with white clay for an aged appearance.

• Dimension - 17.5" H x 6.75" W x 3.1" D
• Weight - 2.07
• Color - Brown
• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• Eco-Friendly: carved from natural and sustainable wood
• West Africa

Abubakari Alhassan hand-carves this mask of Ghanaian sese wood, depicting a bearded face that wears a hat. The mask is accented with paint and embossed aluminum sheet for a striking look. The artisan designs the sculpture after the style of Hausa fire dancing masks.

• Dimension :-15.5" H x 5" W x 5" D
• Weight :-3.81 lbs
• Material :-Sese Wood, Aluminum
• Color :-Brown
• Intended for display on a tabletop or other flat surface
• Features a rustic, rugged finish
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

With shy pride, a girl prepares for the dipo dance. Her adolescent body indicates she has reached puberty, an age associated with fertility. Among the Shai and Krobo tribes of Ghana, the dipo initiation ceremony is a series of traditional rites performed when a youth attains maturity. Working in pale sese wood, Kwame Kandavi depicts the nubile young maiden as a sculpture.

• Material - Sese wood
• Color - Brown
• Dimension - 16.5" H x 7.25" W x 2.6" D
• Weight - 1.91 lbs
• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

A dynamic design and richly-carved surface distinguish this handsome drum by Samuel Coleman. Its merging Ashanti biakuye symbols express unity and oneness. The kpanlogo drum is a revered element in the music and culture of the Ga tribe in Ghana's Greater Accra region, marking the rhythm for the traditional kpanlogo dance. However, its characteristic deep, loud sound makes it a popular instrument throughout West Africa. Coleman crafts this beautiful drum of tweneboa wood, affixing its calfskin drum head to wooden pegs with stout ropes. It is burnished to a rich sheen with brown and mansion polish.
An ideal gift for the world music aficionado, its joyous rhythms fill any environment with the spirit of biakuye.

Playfully catching the end of his sarong with his toes, a young Balinese man plays his flute idly. His eyes are closed, and his position is one of utter relaxation and ease. The talented Wayan Rendah from Bali carves the charming statuette from suar wood in a warm brown shade.

Product Features

• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• 5" H x 11.75" W x 3.7" D
• Suar wood
• Brown

Working in ceramic, Angel Ceron depicts an Aztec tlapitzcalzin, a priest dedicated to music, song and dance. This drummer wears a jaguar headdress and pounds a rhythm on a tall huehuetl. To one side is the Aztec sun stone, discovered in Mexico City and on display in the National Museum of Anthropology and History. It represents time and the gods.

• Material - Ceramic
• Color - Multicolor
• Dimension - 12.25" H x 14.5" W x 4.7" D
• Weight - 2.16 lbs
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Clean with a soft, dry cloth
• Features an aged antique finish

In the town of Ciudad Vieja, la danza de los 24 diablos, or the Dance of the 24 Devils, is a cultural performance that reminds the audience of God's eternal supremacy. Guatemalan artisans Juan and Carolina draw inspiration from this festival as they create this mask, which is hand-carved from a single piece of pinewood in the shape of a devil's face. A cord of agave fiber on the back allows this mask to be hung from a wall.

Product Features

• Intended as wall decor
• 1.298
• 9.5" H x 7.75" W x 7" D
• Pinewood, agave cord
• Multicolor, Red