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Novica Handmade Rearing Stallion Wood Statuette

Revered in many countries for their close working relationship with humans, the mighty stallion is hand carved by West African artisan Gordon Adu and represented in a reared legs power pose. more

Novica Handmade Thinking Woman Wood Wall Sculpture

Resting her head in her hand, an African woman gazes forward thoughtfully. She holds a red bowl in her right hand, and embossed aluminum accentuates her dress. more

Novica Handmade Fante Drummer Wood Wall Sculpture

Hand-carved of mansonia wood, this wall sculpture features abstract forms in brown, yellow, and green that resemble a walking stick. Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor creates the sculpture, inspired by the music of African drummers. more

Novica Handmade Grateful Visage Cotton Wall Hanging

Tradition and creativity come together in Ghanaian artist K. Baka's latest creation. Working on cotton, the artisan crafts a wall hanging featuring an African mask, all in a traditional palette of yellow and black tones for a captivating look. more

Novica Handmade Wise Drummer Wood Sculpture

By Ghanaian artist Raymond Yaw Afari, this sculpture will make an elegant addition to your home decor. Hand-carved from sese wood, a wise man plays on a traditional African drum. more

Novica Handmade Akofena Wood Wall Mirror

West African artisan Winfred Korley handcrafts this impressive mirror using local sese wood for the frame. Meaning "sword of war," this rectangular mirror is named after the adinkra symbol known as akofena, which appears at the top. more

Novica Handmade Breastfeeding Ii Wood Relief Panel

Feeding her baby from her breast, an African mother is depicted in this beautiful and reverent oval relief panel from Ghana. George Obeng designs the panel, diligently carving the duo from coast redwood. more

Novica Handmade The Drummer Aluminum Accented Wood Wall Sculpture

Beating a drum that she wears attached to her chest, an African drummer plays a traditional rhythm. Ghanaian artisan Baba Jamal creates this wall sculpture, which he hand-carves from sese wood. more

Novica Handmade Think Twice Cotton Batik Collage

Ghanaian artist Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah designs and creates this beautiful piece of artwork using a variety of media and methods. Yeboah creates the likeness of an African mask on calico cloth, a rustic, unrefined cotton fabric. more

Novica Handmade Obaa Yaa Wood Fertility Doll Sculpture

Bring a touch of African culture to your home with this traditional fertility doll from Ghana. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu hand-carves this sculpture by hand, depicting the form of a woman. Dolls like these are often given to women who hope to have a child. more

Novica Handmade Connected Lovers Wood And Aluminum Sculpture

Evoking traditional African fertility dolls, this sculpture is created by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng. He carefully hand-carves this sculpture from sese wood, depicting two lovers that sit side-by-side on a bench. more

Novica Handmade Nimba Ceremony Cedar Wood Fertility Doll

Bringing a touch of African culture to any home, this fertility doll is hand-carved by Ghanaian artisan Raphat Asigbey, depicting a mohawk-like headdress atop a long neck. more

Novica Handmade Mansa Woman Wood Fertility Doll

A woman stands with arms outstretched, crafted of Ghanaian sese wood with a charming, antiqued finish. Featuring a characteristically exaggerated head, this fertility doll represents an African tradition, often given to women who are hoping to conceive. more

Novica Handmade Pounding Fufu Wood Relief Panel

Pounding yams to make fufu, which is a traditional African dish, an Akan woman from Ghana is depicted in this artistic and reverent relief panel from Ghana. George Obeng creates the relief panel, hand-carving the image from rich brown baku wood. more

Novica Handmade Mystic Elephant Copal Wood Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez recreate this African elephant in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of turquoise, green, pastel pink, orange, and lavender purple. more

Novica Handmade Potters Pride Wood Wall Sculpture

Hand-carved of mansonia wood, this wall sculpture depicts the image of an African woman carrying a pot full of vegetables above her head. Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor creates the sculpture, inspired by the market traditions of his country. more

Novica Handmade Magic Elephant Copal Wood Alebrije

Jesus and Roxana recreate this African elephant in colorful alebrije form. They hand-carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of turquoise, teal green, pastel pink, orange, and lavender purple. more

NOVICA Handmade Barong Dance Wood Mask - 15.25" L x 10.25" W x 4.7" D

Bright colors and golden accents bring life to this hand-carved and painted mask by Bali's Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family. Believed to be king of the spirits, Barong is a panther-like creature that figures prominently in Balinese legend. more

Novica Handmade Zebra Profile Wood Wall Sculpture

Hand-carved from sese wood, the profile of a zebra adds the beauty of African wildlife to any home. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this wall sculpture, which he paints by hand and treats with a rustic finish. more

Novica Handmade Preparing Food Wood Relief Panel

A woman prepares food for a special celebration in this charming village scene designed by Michael Dei in Ghana. The artisan uses African redwood to hand carve the relief panel before painting the scene in attractive earth-tones. more

Novica Handmade Lion Prince Decorative Wood Box

In Balinese legend, the lion is believed to provide protection. A hand-carved multi-level relief pattern brings the king of the jungle to life in this suar wood box presented by Indonesia's Eka. more

Novica Handmade Odo Hemaa Queen Wood Wall Mirror

Resembling a traditional African throne stool, this Ghanaian wall mirror makes a characteristic addition to any home. Artisan Winfred Korley crafts the frame by hand of local sese wood, accenting it with etched motifs and a clay-rubbed antique finish. more

Handmade Dove African Wood Sculpture (Ghana)

A dove stands in all its glory in this majestic sese wood sculpture by artisan Kwasi George from Ghana. The bird's entire body is marked with etchings representing feathers and stands with its wings spread. more

Handmade Mamprusi Man African Wood Sculpture (Ghana) - 18" H x 6" W x 3.3" D

This wood sculpture from Ghanaian artisan Ali Ibrahim depicts a man from the Mamprusi ethnic group of northern Ghana and Togo. more

Handmade Sese Wood 'Black African Duck' Sculpture (Ghana)

Carving sleek African sese wood, Ghana's Anna Yawson creates a graceful duck sculpture. The hand-painted sculpture features richly textured aluminum on the wings. more

Handmade Beaded Sese Wood 'African Tilapia Fish' Sculptures (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Evoking the tilapia that flourish in Lake Bosomtwe, Anna Yawson presents two handsome sculptures. more

Handmade Guro Chief II African decorative broom (Ghana) - 63 x 9 x 8

Greetings from Ghana, West Africa, where we are thinking of you and thanking you for such a successful work year. From myself, my family, and my seven carving assistants, we wish you the best. more

Handmade Sese Wood African Elephant Spirit II Mask (Ghana) - Multi-color

Shaped like an elongated almond, this violet and black mask is elegant and beautiful. Ghana's Theophilus Sackey carves the mask from sese wood, paints it by hand and leaves carved-out details in a cream hue. more

African Identity,'Handmade Mother and Child Silk Wall Art from Ghana'

Exploring themes of identity, African artist Randy Abeka Abbam creates this intriguing piece of wall art from Ghana. A figure with two heads is depicted, carrying a bay on her back. For the artist, this piece depicts the love that a mother has for her... more

Handmade Sese Wood Brass 'African Savannah' Folding Table (Ghana)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Kwadwo Antwi designs a spectacular folding table with lions and elephants embossed in brass with artistic detail. more

Handmade Whisper Of The Dove African Wood Mask (Ghana)

Invite this hand crafted conversation piece to be part of your decor. Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante hand crafts this exquisite sese wood mask. The mask features an oblong face, framed by jute hair with a dove's head affixed at the top. more

Handmade Heart Of Africa African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 26.5 cm H x 26 cm W x 11 cm D

Ghanaian artisan Godfred France designs and handcrafts this round mask from sese wood. Painted in shades of green, brown, and gold and finished with local clay, the wall mask is decorated with two hearts on its forehead. more

Handmade African Antelopes (set of 5) Teak sculptures (Ghana) - 21 x 15 x 7

I am a wood carver who is objective and respectful. Bright Kofi Agbetey is my name, and I was born on 9th January 1981 in Accra. I started to learn the skill of carving at age 12 when I'd go to visit my father, Mr. more

Handmade Lion Majesty African Mask (Ghana)

A fierce lion roars on the forehead of a quiet face. By Abdul Salami Amadu, this original mask is carved from seasoned sese wood and adorned with hand embossed sheets of aluminum and brass. more

Handmade African Horse Wood sculpture (Ghana) - 29 x 25 x 11

Latest Update When I began working with you, the market for me in the beginning was very good. Though the sales are not so regular, I am able to make money to help solve some of the issues in my family. more

Handmade Ahiavivi African wood sculpture (Ghana) - 49 x 17 x 11

My ability to work with masks is inborn, and my greatest inspiration is to preserve our rich cultural heritage. I'm Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo, born in Accra on September 12, 1965. I have two sisters and a brother. more

Handmade Elephant Trunk African Wood Mask (india) - 19.75" H x 5.25" W x 2.4" D

Hand-carved of sese wood, this wall mask from Ghana depicts the face of an African elephant for a piece of wall decor that brings the spirit of the wild to any home. more

Handmade My Lady African Wood Mask (Ghana) - 17.25" H x 11.75" W x 1.8" D

Artisan Anna Yawson of Ghana crafts this colorful mask in tribute to beautifully attired African ladies. Carved by hand, the long, slender face is crowned by a raffia headdress. more