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Novica Handmade Ashanti Fertility Doll V African Wood Sculpture

Fertility dolls such as this one by Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante were traditionally given to Ashanti women who were unable to conceive. The artisan carves the figure by hand from native sese wood and adds recycled glass bead jewelry. more

The Rasta Man and His Guitar,'Handmade West African Threadwork Art of Guitarist'

Music is an important aspect of West African daily life, and is frequently a theme in the works of Ghana's Kwesi Addoegyir Arhin. To craft this vibrant composition of a colorful guitarist, the artist places silk threads in precise patterns on a board.... more

'Christmas in Quinua' - Ceramic Retablo Folk Art Religious Retablo Handmade in Peru

This colorful box depicts Christmas in Quinua a small town in the province of Huamanga. Alejandro Chavez crafts a traditional retablo (diorama) in the regional style of Ayacucho. The Holy Family and the three kings are modeled of clay and painted by... more

Novica Handmade Blessed Ashanti Mother Wood Fertility Doll

Youthful and beautiful, her stylized contours are hand-carved from African sese wood and she wears colorful seed bead jewelry. Emmanuel Opoku Asante crafts this fertility doll as a woman blessed with two toddlers and an infant. more

Novica Handmade Akan Ashanti Doll Ii Beaded Wood Fertility Doll

Saeed Musah of Ghana designs this original akuaba or fertility doll. The figure is carved by hand from sese wood and adorned with recycled glass beads and brass inlay. more

Novica Handmade Akuaba Of The Ashanti Ii Wood Sculpture

Ghanaian artisan Abdulai Osman Adam reinterprets tradition with an original version of the legendary Akuaba, the fertility doll of the Ashanti people. more

Novica Handmade Ashanti Pair Wood Sculptures (Pair)

Standing side-by-side, an Ashanti pair holds their bellies. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this cultural pair of sculptures; each figure is hand-carved from sese wood and treated with a rustic finish. more

Akan Ashanti Doll II,'West African Beaded Wood Fertility Doll Statuette'

Saeed Musah of Ghana designs this original akuaba or fertility doll. The figure is carved by hand from sese wood and adorned with recycled glass beads and brass inlay. Such dolls are sometimes carried by West African women who are hoping to conceive... more

Novica Handmade Ashanti Faces Recycled Plastic Beaded Wood Ornaments (Set Of 4)

Inspired by traditional masks from the Ashanti tribe, Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson creates this cultural quartet of ornaments. Each circular ornament is crafted from sese wood, decorated by hand with colorful beads of recycled plastic. more

Novica Handmade Ashanti Beauty Recycled Plastic Beaded Wood Ornaments (Pair)

Inspired by traditional masks from the Ashanti tribe, Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson creates this cultural pair of ornaments. Each circular ornament is crafted from sese wood, decorated by hand with colorful beads of recycled plastic. more

Handmade Ashanti Sankofa Bird Sese Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 14.25" H x 9" W x 3.9" D

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Working in sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti adinkra symbol from Ghana known as sankofa, which encourages to learn from the past. more

Novica Handmade African Bust African Wood Mask

Depicting the bust of an African man, this mask is designed and crafted by Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani. He works with a single piece of sese wood, carving this mask entirely by hand. A clay rub gives this wonderful mask a rustic finish. more

Kafuinam,'Ewe Culture African Wood Mask Handmade by Ghana Artisan'

This hand-carved and decorated African mask by Ghana's Victor Dushie features rich colors and detailed aluminum and brass accents. The style of this mask celebrates the artistic heritage of the Ewe people. The artisan names it Kafuinam , an Ewe name... more

True Child,'Hand Made African Mask with Wood, Bead and Raffia Accents'

Ghanaian artist Abdul Aziz Mohamadu celebrates the innocence of young life with this handcrafted wood mask. The artist titles the mask Enzenwa which means "true child" in the Igbo language of Nigeria. The mask features a face patterned with recycled... more

African Wisdom,'Hand Made African Style Rectangular Wood Mirror'

Rich textures surround a wall mirror with West African mystique from designer Rita Addo Zakour. Crafted and painted by hand, it features adinkra symbols in each corner. The round motifs depict adinkrahene , which indicates greatness, charisma, and... more

Novica Handmade Igwe Crown African Wood Mask

Wearing a simple red crown, a king wearing a goatee is depicted in this African mask. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korely hand-carves this image from sese wood, treated with a rustic finish in black and brown. more

Novica Handmade Flamingo Culture African Wood Mask

This African mask is Ghanaian designer Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo's newest creation. Crafted from sese wood, the item features a face surrounded by aluminum flamingos, symbolizing passion and healing. more

Novica Handmade Cheetah Totem African Wood Mask

From Ghana's Samuel Kofi Kumi, this bold cheetah mask is just what your white walls are crying out for. more

Novica Handmade Bambara Dogon Board African Relief Panel

Dogon boards were traditionally placed on doors, and incorporated animal and human symbols to protect the entrance to the home. The Dogon are an ethnic group living in the central plateau region of Mali, in Western Africa. more

Novica Handmade Peace In Our Time African Wood And Metal Mask

Ghanaian artisan Winfred Ansah Okoampah crafts this vintage-look mask by hand from sese wood and embossed aluminum plate. The mask appears to depict a venerable elder with a wise and care-worn expression. more

Novica Handmade Tribal Friend African Wood Mask

Featuring a long nose with squinting eyes and a wide open mouth, this African mask is designed by Rita Addo Zakour in Ghana. more

Novica Handmade Ethiopian Spirit African Wood Mask

Fascinated with Ethiopia's culture, Ghanaian artisan Victor Ayambire creates a sese wood mask in honor of this prosperous land believed to be the birthplace of humankind. more

Novica Handmade Watchful Crocodile African Wood Mask

The watchful crocodile's eyes emerge from the surface of the calm river as he scopes the waters edge, looking to ensure his next meal. Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng celebrates the crocodile in this African mask, hand-carved from rich sese wood. more

Novica Handmade Elephant Welcome African Wood Mask

Hand-carved of sese wood and given a distinguished rustic finish, this wall mask takes the form of an elephant that greets you every day. Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante creates the mask. more

Novica Handmade Funky Elephant African Wood Mask

This stunning elephant-shaped mask is the creation of West Africa's Theophilus Anum. Hand carved from local sese wood, the mask is painted in a rich cream color then adorned with recycled glass beads in a deep blue. more

Novica Handmade Asomdwe Elephant African Wood Mask

Meaning "peace" in the Akan language of Ghana, the name of this African mask is Asomdwe. Joseph Boateng creates the mask, which he hand-carves from sese wood, its patterned surface finished in tones of black, red, and yellow. more

Novica Handmade Dragon African Wood Mask

Wide eyes and a broad nose make Philip Dankwa's African mask really pop. The Ghanaian artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood, painting the surface with cream-colored patterns, black facial features, and a bright red accent. more

Novica Handmade God Gives African Wood Mask

A trio of bold colors--red, yellow, and black--create an unforgettable impression on Raphat Asigbey's elongated wall mask. Artisans in Ghana hand carve the mask from local sese wood, strategically painting it features with vivid blocks of vibrant color. more

Novica Handmade Pleasant Face African Recycled Glass Beaded Wood Mask

Decorated with gleaming embossed brass on the cheeks and colorful beads of recycled glass on the forehead, this African mask is created by Awudu Saaed. The Ghanaian artisan hand-carves this mask from sese wood, given a stark black finish. more

Novica Handmade Verdant Sankofa African Wood Mask

Against a verdant green forehead, the traditional Adinkra symbol Sankofa decorates this African mask. Ghanaian designer Rapheal L. Commey offers this mask, which is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood. more

Novica Handmade Rustic Obua African Wood Mask

Painted green and rubbed with clay for a rustic finish, this African mask is designed by Theophilus Sackey. He works with local artisans, who hand-carve this egg-shaped mask from a single piece of sese wood. more

Novica Handmade Speckled Spirit African Wood Mask

Heir of the ancient Ghanaian culture, artisan Philip Dankwa handcrafts a marvelous African mask drawing inspiration from the region's old tales and traditional works. The artisan begins by carving a face on meticulously selected sese wood. more

Novica Handmade Ga Wisdom African Wood Mask

Designed by Malik Jabir Dodoo, this sleek mask honors the wisdom of the Ga people of southeast Ghana. The artisan hand carves the round mask from local sese wood before sanding the surface smooth and plating its features with shimmering brass. more

Novica Handmade Elephant Ancestor African Wood Mask

Working sese wood, aluminum and brass, Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie creates a traditional African mask featuring an elephant detail symbolizing good fortune. more

Novica Handmade Lucky African Wood Mask

Crowned with tall horns, a circular face features shining brass eyes and nose while a blue star motif surrounds the visage. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu crafts a bold African mask of his own design. more

Novica Handmade Butterfly Horns African Wood Mask

Resembling the spread wings of a butterfly, green horns with black and white accents are carved into the top of this sese wood mask from Ghana. more

Novica Handmade North And South African Wood Mask

Henry Acquah's mask design features a brown and yellow-painted face embellished with aluminum plating, along with two long wooden extensions above and below the main part of the mask. more

Novica Handmade Twin Birds African Wood Mask

A pair of exceptionally detailed birds alight atop of this original sese wood mask by Ghanaian artisan Kwasi George. The magnificent mask's expression is detailed with cut-out eyes and mouth and deep, wise creases on his forehead. more