NOVICA Tropical Metal 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.

Ai Aepec, the supreme god of the Moche people, sheds two solitary tears; his face is stern and fearsome. The gesture expresses Ai Aepec's divine sensibility. Ana Maria Enciso invokes the presence of the powerful deity as she creates this extraordinary mask. She crafts the mask of copper and bronze and treats the face to a galvanized bath to achieve the distinct green finish.

Product Features

• Wipe with a damp cloth
• 0.44000003
• 10.75" H x 8.75" W x 0.6" D
• Copper and bronze
• Multicolor

With imponderable countenance, the Moche god Naylamp stares into the present from the distant past. Ana Maria Enciso creates a mythical vision in copper, chemically treated to a glowing green. Bronze details emphasize the expression of this handsome mask with their rich golden tones. A triangular hook at the back permits hanging.

• Material - Copper with bronze
• Color - Green
• Dimension - 7.75" H x 9" W x 0.6" D
• Weight - 0.37 lbs
• Hanging accessories included

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)

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.

• Dimension :-6.5" H x 3.7" W x 3.7" D
• Weight :-0.5 lbs
• Material :-Jade, Stucco, Pinewood, Brass
• Color :-Green
• Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
• Display stand included
• Museum replica(s)

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.

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)

Crafted from brass with a darkly oxidized finish, this antiqued bell is created by Teerasak Chaiwong. Swinging from a satin ribbon, the bell features an elephant motif.

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

Calm and handsome, a bearded gentleman is wise beyond his years. Godfred France creates an intriguing African mask of his own design. Carved and painted by hand, it boasts richly textured repoussA in brass and aluminum. "I believe this mask brings good understanding between lovers," the Ghanaian artisan confides.

• Dimension - 27" H x 8.25" W x 3.9" D
• Weight - 4.51
• Color - Black
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Features a rustic, rugged finish
• West Africa

Crimson and jonquil hues merge in this exquisite creation, directly from Uzbekistan. Crafted from ceramic, Maxim's newest ornament takes inspiration from the Silk Road art style, featuring hand-painted floral and geometric motifs that create a glamorous aura around the piece. The unique heirloom ornament is finished with a metal cap and golden loop for hanging.

Mexican artisan Armando Ramirez transforms recycled sheet metal, auto parts, and other hardware into a beautiful sculpture. A graceful hummingbird--made of intricately cut sheet metal for the wings and tail, a gear for the head, and gear chain for the underside of the body--drinks nectar from a flower supported by a stem made of rebar with a hammered sheet metal leaf, standing on a round base. This impressive sculpture is a beautiful way to celebrate both nature's beauty and the importance of protecting it through recycling.

Product Features

• Promotes recycling and reduces waste
• 0.93060005
• 8.25" H x 6.75" W x 7.5" D
• Upcycled metal auto parts
• Dark brown

Offering their song, elephants decorate this ceremonial bell from Thailand. Terrasak Chaiwong creates this bell, crafted from brass with oxidized accents for an antique aesthetic. Perfect as a wind or door chime, as well as simple home decor, the bell swings from a satin ribbon.