Tropical Brass Decorative Objects and Figurines

Old-world techniques ground this striking accent for modern spaces. Natural buri mid rib, derived from palm leaves, is woven in a spiral pattern along an antique brass iron stand to construct the Hari's pinwheel motif. A mactan stone base further grounds the organic aesthetic.

Hand-crafted brass African Elephant is the perfect decorative accent piece.

• The history of San Felipe

The San Felipe, launched in 1690, was one of the most beautiful Spanish galleons of the XVII century. She was the lead ship of the famous Spanish Armada. The San Felipe displaced more than 1000 tons and was armed with 96 cannons, enabling her to take on the most formidable ships in the French and British navies. The San Felipe’s role in the war against the British and French was to help protect Spanish settlements and harbors, to transport treasures, and to safeguard the long and hazardous passage back to Spanish ports. In 1705, the San Felipe participated in a furious and heroic battle between 12 Spanish ships and 35 British ships. After 24 hours of battle, she was captured by an English ship, but was so badly damaged that she could not be salvaged as a prize. She went down to the bottom of the ocean with several tons of gold.

• About the San Felipe model ship

Our model is 100% hand built from scratch usingplank on frameconstruction method. Hundreds of hours are required to finish a model. Completed models contain thousands of details created by our skillful master craftsmen. It is made of finest wood like Rosewood, Mahogany, Teak and other exotic tropical wood. Chrome and brass fittings and ornaments constitute the excellence of our models. Extensive research through original plans and pictures make our models authentic. Each model goes through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. It's just the perfect gift for home or office decorator, boat enthusiast or passionate collector.

Awudu Saaed designs this spectacular mask in honor of linguists for Akan chiefs known as 'Okyeame.' Adequately portrayed with the mouth opened, the sese wood mask of the distinguished personage is lavishly decorated with glass beads and brass accents.

• Dimension - 6.25" Diam.
• Weight - 0.46
• Color - Multicolor
• Eco-Friendly: carved from natural and sustainable wood
• West Africa

His expression is one of wisdom and perhaps sorrow. By Ruben and Gilda Perez, this elegant sculpture is a replica of a mask discovered in El Naranjo, Guatemala. The artisans work in jade and stucco in a painstaking labor that takes some seven days to complete. The museum replica arrives with a brass and pinewood display stand, and can also be displayed on the wall.

• Dimension :-5.5" H x 3.7" W x 3.7" D
• Weight :-0.62 lbs
• Material :-Jade, Stucco, Pinewood And Brass
• Color :-Green
• Some assembly required
• Display stand included
• Museum replica(s)

Hand-carved from sese wood, this sculpture depicts a prominent conical head and face of a man. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour names this sculpture Ntiase, an Akan word meaning "understanding". The face is ornamented with brass plating and bright recycled glass beads.

• Dimension - 16.5" H x 4.5" W x 2.4" D
• Weight - 1.5
• Color - Black
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• West Africa

With downcast eyes, a solemn visage radiates empathy and understanding. Ornate plates of embossed brass add to the beauty of this Ghanaian mask by Daniel Nyadedzor. Named Sennu, or "Sympathy" in the Hausa language, it is a gift to a person who has experienced a great misfortune.

• Dimension - 16.75" H x 7" W x 3.7" D
• Weight - 2.33
• Color - Beige
• West Africa

An elegant personage wears a tall headdress above a wide, smooth forehead. Serenely beautiful, the even features find a textural counterpart in embossed brass. Eric Darko names his hand-carved mask Awanwan Do, "Wonderful" in the Akan language.

• Dimension - 19.25" H x 7" W x 2.2" D
• Weight - 1.61
• Color - Black
• West Africa

Inspired by Thai traditions, Teerasak Chaiwong creates this beautiful bell. Crafted from brass, the round bell features a darkly oxidized antiqued finish that accentuates the elephant motifs. The bell swings from a satin ribbon.

This mask of solemn expression personifies a brave Akan okofo('warrior') from Ghana. His strong features are expertly detailed by master carver Wilson Aboagye. Working with manual tools, Aboagye transforms sese wood into an attractive mask featuring embossed brass plates as symbols of tribal scarrings.

Product Features

• Color and/or motif may vary slightly
• 12" H x 7.5" W x 2.6" D
• Sese wood and brass
• Black

Elegant and refined, this personage seems to sigh with contentment. Eric Danquah depicts an enamored young man in sese wood and embossed brass. Meticulously carved using only hand tools, the mask comes from Ghana's Akan people. Danquah names it Odo, or "Love."

• Material - Sese wood and brass
• Color - Beige
• Dimension - 17.75" H x 5.5" W x 2.6" D
• Weight - 1.23

Perfect for display on a tabletop, this African mask by Ghanaian artisan Ibrahim Seyeed brings a touch of African culture to your home. Seyeed hand-carves the face of local sese wood, painting it with colors of brown, red, and yellow. Embossed aluminum and brass accents reflect traditional scarification practices. The mask is finished with a wood pipe that hangs from the mouth.

• Material - Sese wood, aluminum, brass
• Color - Brown
• Dimension - 19" H x 8.75" W x 3.5" D
• Weight - 2.49 lbs
• Intended for display on a tabletop or other flat surface
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

A star person peers earthward from the sky, promising protection at night from the evil ones. Wilson Aboagye carves a beautiful Ghanaian mask, its dark, polished contours are embellished with brass repouss�. It depicts the star god revered by people in the area of Aburi in Eastern Ghana.

Product Features

• Color and/or motif may vary slightly
• 6.25" H x 10.75" W x 2.2" D
• Sese wood and brass
• Brown

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

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."

This colorful sese wood mask by Robert Nortey represents the spiritual customs of the Ga people. Hailing from northern Ghana, the Ga people consider the mask to show the gods their appreciation for the blessings they have showered upon them. They call this the Sheida mask, which means "Thanksgiving." Color - Yellow Dimension - 15.75" H x 4.7" W x 2.2" D

Mosi people in Ghana love and revere Edjo, epitome of beauty and respect. Nii Okaija Annan honors this historical woman with a spectacular sese wood mask, traditionally worn for ceremonies. Ornate brass plates and brightly painted motifs adorn this attractive mask.

• Material - Sese wood and brass
• Color - Dark brown,yellow
• Dimension - 13.25" H x 6.75" W x 2.4" D
• Weight - 0.97

Awudu Saaed's original version of the traditional akuaba fertility doll is fascinating. He carves the sese wood sculpture by hand featuring the characteristic open arms and oversized head. Adorned with brass insets at the base, the akuaba wears a magnificent headdress of recycled glass beads showing a stunning leopard.

According to Ghana's Akan people, a woman who has been unable to conceive or carry full term must make an akuaba doll and carry it with her at all times and treat it as a child. When she finally gives birth, she must gift the doll to the baby to become their first toy.

• Dimension - 11.75" H x 5" W x 2" D
• Weight - 0.46
• Color - Black
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• West Africa

A bird or xevi in the language of Ghana's Ewe people perches atop this mask and peers curiously at the face below. Daniel Nyadedzor carves the fascinating image from sese wood. Among the Ewe, such masks may be gifts for people with exceptional career achievements.

• Material - Sese wood and brass
• Color - Brown
• Dimension - 14.25" H x 5" W x 3.5" D
• Weight - 0.55

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

Inspired by themes of peace, called ahonto in the Akan language, Ghanaian artisan Ibrahim Seyeed designs an elegant African mask. Perfect for displaying on a tabletop, the mask is hand-carved of local sese wood, featuring a diamond and oval shape that rest below and above the face. Sayeed paints it, accenting the face and base with embossed aluminum and brass that reflects traditional scarification practices.

• Material - Sese wood, aluminum, brass
• Color - Brown
• Dimension - 24.5" H x 9.25" W x 4.1" D
• Weight - 4.16 lbs
• Intended for display on a tabletop or other flat surface
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

Inspired by African royalty, Ghanaian artisan Ibrahim Seyeed designs an elegant African mask. Perfect for displaying on a tabletop, the mask is hand-carved of local sese wood do depict a horned naab, or Ghanaian king. Sayeed paints the mask with rich colors, accenting the face with embossed aluminum and brass that reflects traditional scarification practices. The mask is finished with a pipe that hangs from the mouth.

• Material - Sese wood, aluminum, brass
• Color - Brown
• Dimension - 24.5" H x 7.75" W x 3.7" D
• Weight - 2.84 lbs
• Intended for display on a tabletop or other flat surface
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

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

Embossed brass adorns sleek sese wood curves, masterfully carved by hand. Encircled by parallel lines, this covered bowl holds keepsakes close at hand. Madam Adwoa names her design "Love." She explains, "I want to portray the love that we should have among us, as brothers, sisters, friends and family. Because there is nothing that can compare with love; it has no boundaries."

Atiglinyi, the Ewe word for "Elephant," describes this handsome mask by Daniel Nyadedzor. Among Ghana's Ewe people, such masks are given to someone who has been able to successfully achieve a huge and difficult assignment. Brass embellishes the piece.

• Dimension - 22.75" H x 7.5" W x 3.5" D
• Weight - 2.42
• Color - Black
• West Africa

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

Calm and regal, this African mask features elegant, handcrafted textures. Rita Addo Zakour designs a beautiful mask and presents it with a stand so that it can be displayed on the wall or on a table. Adorned with polished brass and aluminum repoussA, it is a distinguished memento of Ghana.

• Dimension - 19" H x 10.75" W x 3.7" D
• Weight - 3.08
• Color - Black
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Display stand included
• West Africa

For the Ashanti people of Ghana, actions do in fact speak louder than words. They suggest presenting this bright mask to the person one is interested in, as a first and loving gesture. The mask is known as Odobra, which means "loved one" or "come love." Robert Nortey carves the admirable mask by hand from sese wood and decorates it with embossed brass plates.

• Dimension - 18" H x 6.25" W x 2.6" D
• Weight - 1.76
• Color - Green
• West Africa

Iron provides a powerful charm to this caller by Joseph Aboagye, the leaf shape arching along its elongated form. Known as a dewuro in some West African languages, the instrument is marked by its clear metallic tone. This is produced by striking the rod along the rim, offering a harmonizing backdrop for vocal melodies. The striker rod is included.

With the privilege of experience, Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed creates the original design of this spectacular mask. He incorporates the artistic style of the Akan people as he carves the sese wood mask by hand with an anoma (bird) on the forehead. Saaed uses colorful glass beads to decorate the mask's face as well as embossed brass on the eyelids and around the face.

Saaed works with available brass plates to make a one of a kind version of his original design.

• Dimension - 17.25" H x 15.5" W x 5" D
• Weight - 3.48
• Color - Multicolor
• Motif(s) may vary slightly
• Eco-Friendly: carved from natural and sustainable wood
• West Africa

Sober yet elegant, this handsome mask depicts a king among Ghana's Akwapim people. Intricate brass repoussA on his cheeks emulates ritual scarification. This beautiful piece comes from George Asante's talent and expertise.

• Dimension - 19.25" H x 5.5" W x 2.4" D
• Weight - 1.28
• Color - Brown
• West Africa

Although proudly decorated in striking geometric symbology, he ducks his head shyly, two stars of shame lighting up his otherwise formidable countenance. Believed in the Akan community to depict humility, this mask serves as an attractive reminder of the dangers of human arrogance. Ralph Kwasi Agudze learned crafts the piece from naturally dried sese wood and adorns his work with gleaming brass and subtle aluminum. The mask is finished with mansion polish to accentuate the wood's rich qualities.

Power resides in the eyes of this hand-carved sculpture shaped like the Anokye mask of the Akwapim people (Aburi). Meaning "look" or "see," the Anokye mask is believed to see into the spirit world. Walter Kuma carves an admirable sese wood sculpture featuring a bright headdress and brass inlay.

• Material - Sese wood and brass
• Color - Brown
• Dimension - 17.25" H x 5.5" W x 3.3" D
• Weight - 1.34

Ancient Maya craftspeople were masters at the delicate art of relief sculptures in stucco. Ruben and Gilda Perez utilize the material to create a beautiful mask with jade inlay. Faithfully reproducing an archaeological piece from Palenque, they depict the sun god, an image buried in the tomb of Pacal, or "Shield Jaguar." The king is interred beneath the Temple of the Inscriptions, and this jade mask is a one of the many offerings found there. The Guatemalan artisans present the mask on a brass and pinewood display stand, and it can also be displayed on the wall.

• Material - Jade, stucco, pinewood and brass
• Color - Green
• Dimension - 7" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D
• Weight - 1.03 lbs
• Some assembly required
• Display stand included
• Museum replica(s)

Consigned original vintage reliquary figure from the Kota people of the Mahongwe group from Democratic Republic of Congo / Gabon area. Displayed on black iron stand. This carved wood simple and extremely stylized human body shape was covered with copper and brass sheets as well as woven brass strips which were thought to have longevity and power from the ancestor for whom it was created. These specific figures were also known as guardians as they were used as a symbol of protection in many circumstances. They were also used in various rites, rituals, and ceremonies regarding family and ancestors.

• Condition: Great, with signs of age and use
• Origin: Gabon
• Era: Mid 1900's

The pineapple is the welcoming sign of hospitality. The Bermuda objet is made with cream crackled porcelain with a solid brass ring finial. Design suggestion: Decorate in pairs on the mantle or on each side of a doorway to welcome your guest. If you would like to add a lucite stand for a more modern presentation, we suggest 8" diameter or larger stand. You may review our stand options on the website under the Products tab; select Stands. We have multiple choices and sizes. Materials: porcelain, brass