NOVICA Tropical Decorative Objects and Figurines

An elongated visage ends in twin horns. Representing an antelope, this mask is a totem from the Agona clan of Aburi, in the eastern part of Ghana. Used by the royal family, the elegant piece is embellished with brass and copper repouss�. Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng sculpts the mask from sese wood, finished with mansion polish.

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• Colors and/or color placement may vary
• 1.6500001
• 19" H x 5.5" W x 2.6" D
• Sese wood, brass and copper
• Brown

By Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng, this intriguing mask depicts an antelope, the totem of the royal family's Agona clan from Aburi. Long horns spiral upward while the alert face shows human lips. Earrings of clay beads and cotton threads complete the design.

• Dimension - 20" H x 6.25" W x 2" D
• Weight - 1.89
• Color - Multicolor
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• West Africa

This statuette outlines a pregnant woman leading her two little children alongside her, while carrying a curiously tall column of baskets. George Obeng has imbued this work with intelligent sensitivity, amply speaking for the plight of the economically and socially belittled citizens of this sector of the world. The solid ebony wood he employs for the harrowing human narrative is a durable testament to the innate strengths of the African people. Wherever her destination is, this woman carries on with unflagging determination, not to fail herself, her humble trade, and her children - born and expected.

A smaller face stands watch at the top of this colorful mask. By Walter Kuma, it is masterfully carved by hand and adorned with embossed brass. He names it Fiawoyome � 'Next to the Royals' in the Ewe language. The Ewe people live in Ghana's Volta region.

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• Color and/or motif may vary slightly
• 20.5" H x 5.75" W x 2.4" D
• Sese wood and brass
• Orange

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.'

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• Colors and/or color placement may vary
• 4.334
• 17.25" H x 8.75" W x 5.5" D
• Sese wood and brass
• Metallic

An amiable Thai elephant seems to lift a foot in a sign of welcome. The rotund pachyderm radiates mirth. By Amporn, this realistic statuette is carved from prized teak wood. She details the rugged, leathery skin, intelligent eyes, and alert ears, adding tusks of pale ivory darabela wood.

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• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• 5.75" H x 3.5" W x 4.9" D
• Teak wood, ivory darabela wood tusks
• Black

Skillfully sculpting sese wood, Eric Danquah relates a legend among the people of Akuapem. He depicts an elderly woman with the silhouette of an animal on her forehead. It is said that a hunter in the olden days went out to seek food for his family, but came back empty handed. On his return, he met the woman in the woods. She placed the mark of an animal on his forehead and told him he would always enjoy good hunting. And so he did. In Akuapem, such masks are given to hunters to assure their success.

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• Color and/or motif may vary slightly
• 18" H x 7" W x 2.8" D
• Sese wood and aluminum
• Multicolor

A loving elephant escorts her child, carved by hand from teak wood in a coal black color. Thailand's Amporn presents a fascinating sculpture, featuring a detailed, textured finish that captures the natural beauty of the elephants. Ivorywood tusks complete the design.

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• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• 5.5" H x 3.9" W x 7" D
• Teak wood, ivory wood
• Grey

A mask of striking appeal, it features two faces under the symbolic horns of power. Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng names this piece Asana, the Akan word for 'clan,' for the mask is inspired by the many tribal customs within the Akan people. A highly-detailed work, the mask is carved of sese wood and adorned with copper and brass plates.

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• Colors and/or color placement may vary
• 2.1560001
• 19.5" H x 6.25" W x 3.5" D
• Sese wood, copper and brass
• Brown

There is strength in oneness, Francis Agbete says, quoting an old Ghanaian saying. To illustrate the point, he carves an elephant family of ebony wood. The five march through the forest together, aligning themselves from smallest to largest.

• Material - Ebony wood, plastic
• Color - Brown
• Dimension - 2.8" H x 2.8" W x 2" D
• Weight - 0.79

Lunchtime has arrived and the father beckons "wa tumi" (come eat) to his son, climbing up a tree. A scene of every day life, it is transformed into a captivating work of art by Eric Danquah.

Amporn carves rain tree wood into a powerful Thai elephant. Realistic and beautiful, it boasts ivorywood tusks. The piece is designed as a practical stand.

• Dimension - 7.25" H x 7" W x 9.5" D
• Weight - 5.94
• Color - Brown
• Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture
• Thailand

This turtle with an ornate shell symbolizes longevity and endurance in this inspired wall sculpture from Thailand. Somyot Sawasdee handcrafts the sculpture by recycling paper with cement and finishes it with green and gold paint. Features a hook on the back.

Sculpted from sese wood and adorned with intricate tribal motifs, this lovely doll is named Medimu. In Ghana's Akan language, the word means "I am special." Daniel Nyadedzor presents an image given to a woman by her husband or parents during festivals to express their appreciation.

• Dimension - 16" H x 4.9" W x 3" D
• Weight - 0.57
• Color - Black
• West Africa

This striking mask is the original creation of Victor Dushie in Ghana. He carves the mask by hand from native sese wood, painting it in russet, yellow and black. Embossed aluminum adorns the cheeks and forehead. The artisan names his design Mawunyo, which means "God is good" in the Ewe language.

Faceless, this sculpture of a Balinese woman is highly expressive. Made Pastika carves the albesia sculpture by hand, portraying the woman with her hands behind her back, curious and serenely facing the horizon.

• Dimension - 16.5" H x 3.9" W x 3.9" D
• Weight - 0.46
• Color - Multicolor
• Bali And Java

Inspired by the artistic legacy of the Akan people, Nana Frimpong carves an extraordinary sese wood mask featuring a chameleon. According to tradition, this mask is reserved for those who worship more than one god and who behave according to convenience.

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• Colors and/or color placement may vary
• 1.43
• 23.5" H x 6.5" W x 3.3" D
• Sese wood
• Brown

In West African societies, horns are often a symbol of strength and courage. Designer Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo achieves a powerful image as she creates a traditional mask from Northern Ghana. Named Nukuta or 'Bravery,' such masks were worn when going to war.

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• Color and/or motif may vary slightly
• 18" H x 6.25" W x 3.2" D
• Sese wood and aluminum
• Brown

Laboriously working under the shade of a tree, two Ashanti women prepare fufu, prepared of boiled cassava and plantain. One sits and turns the fufu while the other stands and pounds forcibly into mortar. When ready, it is served with all kinds of soups. Master carver Eric Danquah presents this scene of every day life with enlightening detail.

Stars shine over blossoming flowers on a hand-carved rain tree wood sculpture by Jaifah Aksornsri. Elephants are a proud symbol of Thailand's cultural legacy. Detailed with sublime artistry, the sculpture includes an iron and wood stand.

• Dimension - 9" W x 8.75" H x 2.2" D
• Weight - 1.17
• Color - Brown
• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• Thailand

Hand-carved of rich teak wood, an elephant extends its right 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.

Product Features

• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• 2.244
• 6.75" H x 4.3" W x 7.75" D
• Teak wood, ivory wood
• Brown

With a smiling if startled expression, this lovely monkey comes with a promise of friendship. From Zeny and Reyna, the endearing statuette is carved of copal wood and painted by hand with a palette of cheerful colors that includes orange, red, blue, green, yellow, and pink.

Product Features

• Signed by the artist
• 4.3" H x 2.4" W x 2" D
• Copal wood
• Orange

This stunning diamond-shaped mask is the creation West African artisan Victor Dushie. Hand carved from local sese wood, the mask is painted in rich brown and vibrant blue, then adorned with textured aluminum plate.

Named Mirembe, which means 'peace' in the Ganda language, this mask presented on a stand gazes out boldly at the viewer. Saeed Musah of West Africa presents this stunning mask, accented by brass plates and vibrant patterns that are crafted from recycled glass beads.

Product Features

• Promotes recycling and reduces waste
• 12.5" H x 5.75" W x 2.8" D
• Sese wood, brass, recycled glass beads
• Multicolor

Obo-adaka is a suburb of Aburi in Eastern Ghana, its name literally meaning "box made from rock." This horror mask by Prince Amartey presents a healer from Obo-adaka, his prominent forehead, bulging cheeks and rough beard of jute fibers imposing upon the viewer. It is as though the healer possesses facial features intended to scare off evil-minded demons, enabling him to carry out his life-saving duties. Hewn from a single block of sese wood and adorned with brass plates, the complex design is sure to garner attention in any setting.
The work is treated with a light layer of china clay (kaolin) and white wood mix to provide an antique-like effect.

Abdul Karim Star depicts a mysterious personage with a tall headdress and long beard. Carved from sese wood and embellished with plates of embossed brass and aluminum, it represents an image from the Wangara tribe of northern Ghana. Such masks are used when celebrating good fortune, especially an abundant harvest.

• Dimension - 20" H x 4.3" W x 3.2" D
• Weight - 2.64
• Color - Brown
• West Africa

Eric Darko carves a faithful sese wood replica of the tete ni mask of the Akan people. Meaning 'ancient man,' it is worn during special celebrations as a reminder of their forefathers, who remain with them in spirit.

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• Colors and/or color placement may vary
• 1.7820001
• 18.75" H x 7" W x 2.4" D
• Sese wood
• Brown

This charming pair of sculptures is hand-carved in ebony by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. They depict the elongated figures of a man and a woman, both carrying 4 stacked baskets on top of their heads. They both wear colorful sarongs; hers is solid green and his is green dotted with blue.

• Dimension - 19.25" H x 2.4" W x 2.4" D
• Weight - 2.18
• Color - Brown
• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• West Africa

Wearing only a belt, necklace, and bracelets, this Mayan goddess is realized with striking detail in cedar wood. Nicolas Chavez Sojuel explores Guatemala's Mayan roots, working with local artisans to hand-carve this sculpture. According to Sojuel, this sculpture reflects the story of the God of Maize's resurrection. According to the story, there exist nude goddesses in the Mayan underworld, Xibalba, who tend to the god and dress him in preparation for his resurrection. One of these goddesses is portrayed in this sculpture.

• Dimension :-13.5" H x 7" W x 4.9" D
• Weight :-2.81 lbs
• Material :-Cedar Wood
• Color :-Brown
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly

This beautiful doll by Daniel Nyadedzor represents sculptures given to the wife of a local teacher in gratitude for her support. Elegant and colorful, the figure is named Mata Mallam, which means "wife" in the language of the Hausa people from northern Ghana.

• Dimension - 13.5" H x 3.7" W x 3" D
• Weight - 0.53
• Color - Multicolor
• West Africa

MarcAlio Barroco captures the elephant's strength and nobility in this fascinating mask. The finely detailed mask is crafted of leather and is ideal for entertainment and theatrical productions. Barroco signs it with a symbol and adds an elastic band.

• Dimension - 3.9" H x 6.75" W x 7" D
• Weight - 0.11
• Color - Grey
• Signed by the artist
• Brazil

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

Dressed in green and white, a woman carries a bowl on her head. Balinese women often carry food or temple offerings in similar bowls. Honored by ancient customs preserved through time, Made Pastika carves this beautiful albesia wood sculpture featuring an antique finish.

• Dimension - 15.25" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D
• Weight - 0.46
• Color - Multicolor
• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• Bali And Java

Rich colors and ornamentation characterize the Shwelemor mask of the Ga people from Ghana. Meaning 'Prosperity,' the Shwelemor is worn to invoke the spirit of success. Robert Nortey carves the sese wood mask by hand, then he decorates it with bright acrylic paints and embossed brass plates.

Product Features

• Color and/or motif may vary slightly
• 17.75" H x 5.25" W x 2.6" D
• Sese wood and brass
• Multicolor

Standing with open arms, this doll symbolizes fertility according to the Ashanti people of Ghana. Her face is beautiful and expressive, and she serves as a proud emblem of tradition. Winfred Korley carves this image by hand, dressing her in beads.

• Dimension - 18" H x 7" W x 2.8" D
• Weight - 1.01
• Color - Brown
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• West Africa

Dramatic and beautiful, this traditional mask has a contemporary feel. Ernestina Oppong Asante sculpts sese wood into a perfect oval with rectangular eyes and mouth. Smooth surfaces of brown and black are juxtaposed with a handsome, speckled field and the nose is long and slender. Representing a young man from the Ashanti tribe, the piece is named Osompa, which means 'good service' in the Akan language.

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• Colors and/or color placement may vary
• 2.2
• 15" H x 7.75" W x 3.9" D
• Sese wood
• Multicolor