Melrose International LLC and NOVICA Tropical Decorative Objects and Figurines

Covering the face completely, with small perforations for the eyes and nose, this mask is designed for protection. Salihu Ibrahim creates an impressive replica of the bridal mask worn by the Mandey people from Cote d'Ivoire. They believe that by keeping their faces hidden during the marriage ceremony they are protected from the evil eye possibly cast by any of those attending, to ensure the newlyweds will have children. Ibrahim grounds stones and charcoal to obtain the colors used for decorating the sese wood mask. This mask is known as "Sowei," which in the Gola language of the Mandey means "Give Birth."

• Dimension - 13" H x 6" W x 2.4" D
• Weight - 0.68
• Color - Multicolor
• Eco-Friendly: colored with organic dyes
• West Africa

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

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

Theophilus Sackey depicts a beautiful young woman he names Akuaba. Referring to a fertility doll, the word means "Akua's daughter;" Akua is the name given to every Ashanti girl born on Wednesday. Childless women hold great faith in their powers and often carry a doll with them until they become pregnant. Also, the akuaba is a symbol of beauty and wisdom.

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

Salihu Ibrahim carves an extraordinary replica of a Guro tribal mask, featuring the raised tail of a scorpion. It symbolizes vigilance and it is also intended to scare enemies away. For the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire, masks are emblems of the spirits living in the underworld, which they worship and celebrate during special rituals. Ibrahim uses manual tools to procure the admirable detail that embellishes this sese wood mask. He uses kola nut and polish to stain the wood and achieve a lustrous finish.

• Dimension - 15" H x 6.25" W x 5" D
• Weight - 1.54
• Color - Brown
• West Africa

This stunning mask with a red and yellow stylized beard is presented by Saeed Musah of Ghana. The mask is hand carved from sese wood and features an intricate design created using multi-colored recycled glass beads and brass plates. Sumsu means "Spiritualist" in the Akan language.

• Dimension - 19.5" H x 7.5" W x 3.7" D
• Weight - 2.42
• Color - Multicolor
• Recycled materials may vary slightly in color and/or pattern
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Intended for display on a tabletop or other flat surface
• West Africa

This ceramic figurine of a yellow-headed parrot looks up alertly, ready to be posed in your home or patio. Guatemalan artisan Mauricio Morales hand sculpts and hand paints this lovely bird with meticulous detail to capture the species' likeness. The aluminum wire legs and feet can bend to position the bird to your liking.

• Material - Ceramic, aluminum wire
• Color - Blue
• Dimension - 3.1" H x 2.4" W x 4.3" D
• Weight - 0.39 lbs
• Signed by the artist
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• May be used indoors or outdoors

Smiling amid sunny rays, a playful character wears a hollow halo. Salihu Ibrahim portrays a kplekple (minor spirit). Used in the Goli spirit dance, such masks are considered mischievous; they are often worn by young men who playfully chase girls around the village.

• Dimension - 14" H x 6.75" W x 2.4" D
• Weight - 0.59
• Color - Black
• West Africa

Raising its trunk in a mighty trumpet, a striking elephant adds to your home decor with this sculpture from Ghana. Azariah Norteye crafts the sculpture of ceramic with a high level of detail, accentuated by a yellow and dark green finish for an antiqued look.

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, and while Western eyes may not generally see ritual scarification as beautiful, that is not true everywhere. Victor Dushie in Ghana creates this small mask from sese wood, giving it a dark finish and incising it on the cheeks and headdress.

With trunk lifted high, a young elephant plays with his mother. Amporn presents a pair of realistic teak wood sculptures that detail their kindly expressions. The young male boasts ivorywood tusks.

Product Features

• Color and/or motif may vary slightly
• 3.5" H x 2.8" W x 6.25" D
• Teak wood and ivorywood
• Grey

This ceramic jaguar mask keeps an eye out from its place on the wall. Hand painted with great detail, the mask is beige with black accents. Handcrafted by Mexican artisans Juan and Lorensa, the mask has two holes in the back for easy hanging on a wall.

Baby elephants learn their first lessons in life: see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. Duangkamol crafts the charming figurines with traditional celadon ceramic techniques featuring a unique glazed, crackled texture. The elephant calves sit on a tray.
Features a crackled finish

• Color: Green
• Dimension: 2.6" H x 2" W x 2.2" D

Eka presents a mask of zoomorphic features expressing the hunter's pleasure. The mask is carved from hibiscus wood, masterfully combining the features of a human and tiger, and questioning which one is the hunter or the prey.

• Material - Hibiscus wood
• Color - Beige
• Dimension - 10.25" H x 6" W x 3" D
• Weight - 0.31 lbs
• Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture

With a long, green tail � longer than the bird itself � this creation by Raul Vinelli depicts a colorful resident of Brazil's fertile rainforest. There the macaw is known as the arara, and takes its name from its hoarse call, 'arrarrar!' Sculpted of pinewood and liana vines, this delightful work is a constant reminder of the rich avian life sheltered by the jungle.

Because each piece is an original sculpture, there may be slight variations from that pictured.

Product Features

• Colors and/or color placement may vary
• 0.528
• 19.75" H x 3" W x 2.4" D
• Pinewood and liana
• Multicolor

Raising their trunks in joy, a mom and baby elephant are depicted in this pair of figurines from Thailand. Designed by artisan duo Thatsanee and Ramphan, these figurines are crafted from ceramic and treated with a crackled green celadon glaze.

Hand-carved of rich teakwood, an elephant extends its left legs in a walking posture. Thailand's Amporn presents the charming sculpture, working with local artisans who give it a finish that accentuates the wood's natural grain. The elephant's tusks are made of ivory wood and are removable.

• Dimension :-6.75" H x 4.3" W x 7.75" D
• Weight :-2.24 lbs
• Material :-Teakwood, Ivory Wood
• Color :-Brown
• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

Sculpted of semiprecious gems, a cockatoo boasts a crest of deep blue sodalite. His calcite body ends in a magnificent green serpentine tail. Cesar GonzAles creates an exquisite sculpture, crafting the bright eyes from painted glass and the realistic feet from wrought iron. A black onyx beak completes the bird, which perches on a garnet trunk.

• Dimension - 3.9" H x 1.8" W x 2.4" D
• Weight - 0.4
• Color - Multicolor
• Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
• Andes

The florid headdress in this mask distinguishes the personification of a Janger dancer. Performed in Bali since the 1920's, the Janger was considered a "dance craze" performed by groups of 12 men and 12 women. The dance begins with everybody sitting down, and as the women sway from side to side, the men perform aggressive movements while chanting kecak. Eventually they all stand up to dance in couples. Nyoman Naranata celebrates the legendary dance with a vivid mask that is hand-carved from hibiscus wood.

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 - 9.75" H x 6" W x 3.9" D
• Weight - 0.4
• Color - Beige
• Signed by the artist
• Bali And Java

Long and elegant, smooth contours convey a sense of achievement. The rich textures of brass repoussA lend an opulent feeling to this mask by Daniel Nyadedzor. The Akan people of Ghana believe such masks bring them success in everything they do. Nyadedzor names the piece Nkosoohene, or "King of Success."

• Dimension - 21.25" H x 4.7" W x 2.4" D
• Weight - 1.06
• Color - Beige
• West Africa

This charmingly rustic nativity scene is the creation of Balinese artisan Nik. The manger and 5 figures are carved by hand from albesia wood with a distressed finish. A palm tree and a shooting star witness the arrival of the Baby Jesus.

Hand-carved from naturally dried sese wood, this sculpture depicts a rectangular mask resting on a rectangular base. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour details wide eyes, alert to every movement, beneath an ornate headdress. The lovely piece receives applications of white clay and embossed aluminum. The base of the mask is also ornately adorned with embossed aluminum. The sculpture is name Ahkoma, an Akan word meaning "satisfaction."

• Dimension - 16" H x 5.25" W x 2.6" D
• Weight - 1.54
• Color - Brown
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• West Africa

From Rita Addo Zakour's 'Ntoboase' series, this original African mask represents 'Patience,' in the Akan language. The seed-like sese wood image is carved and painted by hand in shades of brown, lemon green, green, baby blue, and white. Featuring a slender nose and pouting lips, the cheeks are decorated with tribal markings.

Product Features

• Display stand included
• 10.25" H x 4.9" W x 2.4" D
• Sese wood on plywood stand
• Multicolor

Artisan Sinclair Yao Daley of Ghana crafts a mask in the style of the Senufo, a farming people of West Africa. The mask is carved by hand from sese wood and engraved in detail. Similar masks are used by the Senufo during male coming-of-age rites.

• Dimension - 20" H x 8.25" W x 4.3" D
• Weight - 2.09
• Color - Brown
• Intended as wall decor
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• West Africa

Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante presents an original sculpture, styled after the fertility dolls of West Africa. The hand-carved sese wood sculpture depicts a Ghanaian woman in tribal dress, holding a pot. Akatesia means 'lady' in the Twi dialect of the Akan peoples of Ghana.

• Dimension :-24.5" H x 7" W x 3" D
• Weight :-2.07 lbs
• Material :-Sese Wood
• Color :-Black
• Intended for display on a tabletop or other flat surface
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

Regal and distinguished, this mask designed by Rita Addo Zakour personifies the Fia or "Chief" of Ghana's Ewe people. The sese wood mask is expertly carved by hand featuring a crown and ornate collar. The mask is painted in shades of brown, green, cream and brown and treated to a white clay finish for an aged appearance.

• Material - Sese wood
• Color - Brown
• Dimension - 15" H x 7.25" W x 3.5" D
• Weight - 2.71 lbs
• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• Eco-Friendly: carved from natural and sustainable wood
• Intended as wall decor

This mask is a very special one, which not many people have or know about, says Awudu Saaed of this replica. "Nigeria's Hausa people only give it to a man after he has been of immense help to the person giving the mask. It is called Fulo meaning 'great friend' and it is given as a symbol of gratitude." The sese wood mask is carved by hand and adorned with painted details and embossed aluminum plates.

• Material - Sese wood and aluminum
• Color - Beige
• Dimension - 15.75" H x 3.9" W x 2" D
• Weight - 0.95

By Sefah Mohammed, this handsome mask represents a man from the Berber peoples of North Africa. The symmetrical features receive a coat of textured color, and a hat crowns the mask. Named Faadi, 'lengthy mask' in the language of Ethiopia, it represents the pieces used during Berber sun god festivals.

Product Features

• Color and/or motif may vary slightly
• 12.25" H x 7.75" W x 3.2" D
• Sese wood and white clay
• Brown

Christopher Nyasafo of Ghana designs this sculpture of a horseman handcrafted from sese wood in a pose artisans often use in the region to denote a leader or warrior. Painted brown with cream accents from clay and a rustic finish, the man and horse have elongated and angular features. The man clutches the horse's reins, made of black polypropylene cord, and gazes confidently ahead. This sculpture of poise and strength would make a striking addition to an office or living room.

Product Features

• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• 1.5928
• 14.75" H x 9.75" W x 3.3" D
• Sese wood, polypropylene cord
• Brown

Exalting Africa's rich tradition of masks, George Obeng carves a set of six. Each of the guarea wood ornaments is unique, each is beautiful. Designed to bring a festive touch of Ghana to holiday d�cor, the ornaments arrive in a wood storage box.

Product Features

• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• 5.5" H x 9.75" W x 5.5" D
• Guarea wood and plywood box
• Brown

Daniel Nyadedzor finds inspiration in the customs and beliefs of the Akan people as he replicates this sese wood mask. Known as Nkunim, the mask is believed to bring success and can be found adorning many homes throughout Ghana. Nyadedzor carves the mask of sese wood and adorns it with embossed brass plates.

Representing the Baule people of C�te d'Ivoire, this dramatic mask depicts a ram with powerful horns. Jute cords form a flowing mane while a man sits atop the head, playing the drum. Salihu Ibrahim carves the image from native sese wood and applies white clay for an aged effect. Among the Baule people, the ram represents strength and is sometimes considered a spirit related with agriculture.

Display stand not included.

Product Features

• Intended as wall decor
• 14.25" H x 8.75" W x 6.75" D
• Sese wood and jute
• Brown, Red

This jewelry roll from Thai Tribal Crafts is filled with the exquisite hill tribe artistry of the Lisu people. Underscored by aubergine velvet, the jewelry roll is detailed with colorful cotton and rayon blend applique work unique to Lisu people. When not working on the rice fields, Lisu women sew colorful appliques for personal use as well as to supplement the family income. This jewelry roll features two zipper pockets, one roll carrier for rings, and one open pocket. Lisu women create the applique with fabrics that are available to them; this may result in slight variations in color. The overall theme will remain the same.

Young lovers share a tender kiss as Ali Mohammed celebrates their affection. Deftly carving sese wood, he depicts their elongated figures in a sculpture of slender grace. The woman wears a colorful sarong depicting a bluebird as the artisan applies bright seed beads one by one to the image.

Her eyes are closed as she smiles to herself, hands caressing her growing belly. The woman wears a raffia skirt and necklaces of colorful seed beads. Carving sese wood, Daniel Quarcoo conveys the contentment of a new mother in this original wood sculpture. He names the image Efunor, which means "a pregnant woman" in the Ewe language of Ghana.