Daimuwa III Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum _artisan--novica-artisan-9896 these sterling silver earrings are

these sterling silver earrings are detailed with discreet cut-out leaves

Flourishing in East Java

Duangkamol designs a formidable eight piece nativity scene in the classic Thai art of celadon ceramic

This colorful pair of dinner plates is crafted and painted by hand with exuberant floral motifs

Please note: The hand-spun process and the coarse nature of the silk results in small slubs and irregularities in the fabric's texture

Daimuwa III Hand Carved African Wood Mask with Embossed Aluminum _artisan--novica-artisan-9896 these sterling silver earrings areAbdul Aziz Mohamadu creates the original design of this mask which he names Daimuwa, the Hausa term for 'persisting to get something accomplished.' He is inspired by those worn by the Chamba tribes of Nigeria during their Chambalare festival, which celebrates the abundance of food after a prolonged period of drought and hunger. A mask of striking beauty, it is carved by hand of African rubberwood, adorned with embossed aluminum on the forehead, nose,