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The art and customs of Nigeria's Ibo people inspire this colorful mask with the head of an elephant. Sefah Mohammed carves it by hand of sese wood and decorates it with clay and embossed aluminum plates. The Ibo people look upon the birth of twins as a special blessing. They have one of the highest twin birth rates in the world, but they also have a high mortality rate among twins. Therefore mothers often commission a carver to create a small wooden....... Read Full Description An artisan story card...

With an expression of sadness, a foreigner recalls his homeland. Sefah Mohammed creates a mask steeped in tradition, applying embossed aluminum and white clay to the sober features. "In olden days, people from Nigeria migrated to Sudan. As time went by, they intermarried with the Sudanese. However, even though they had lived there for a long time, the Nigerians were still considered outsiders. They were referred to as the people of darkness, making....... Read Full Description An artisan story card...

Your kids can build a fort, a playhouse, or a grand sculptural monument in your living room. The Spaceframe modular system allows endless possibilities for expression. Made of a unique material derived from recycled soda bottles, the Spaceframe is a new dimension in building blocks.

Peeking down over the forehead and nose, a bird confers mystical powers to this ornate mask. Sefah Mohammed carves it from sese wood, masterfully replicating the artistic stylizations of the Maradi people of northern Nigeria. This Kiyaahe ("protection") mask is believed to guard the crops from those who would steal them, especially when they are due for harvesting. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.

Brilliant colors distinguish this beautiful mask, and a bird appears on the forehead. By Sefah Mohammed, it is adorned with African beads and ornate aluminum repoussé. "In Southern Nigeria, this mask is displayed during periods of drought," he explains. "It is believed that the mask's appearance causes the spirits to open the way for rainfall." Mohammed names this piece Tangarda, a Hausa word meaning "Unfortunate." An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.

A beautiful mask welcomes chiefs to the Chikachiki festival in Kano, Nigeria. Meaning "Full stomach" in Hausa language, the festival is celebrated by the Tijaniyya people when Ramadan is finished and fasting is over. It means merriment is allowed and they can eat all that they like. Sefah Mohammed crafts this sese wood replica by hand and adorns it with colorful recycled glass beads. Embossed aluminum plates recreate tribal scarifications........ Read Full Description An artisan story card will be...

Once worn in Northern Nigeria to detect the moon's phase, this beautiful mask is haloed by moonbeams. Applications of white clay evoke the silvery orb in a hand-carved piece by Sefah Mohammed. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.

Sitting in his celestial throne, Buddha looks over the faithful as he extends his blessings to the world. His admirable gesture is caught with absolute detail in this bronze sculpture. Sukaenah crafts this piece, inspired by the stunning artistry that adorns Balinese Buddhist temples. This handcrafted product may present miniscule pores that are imprinted from the casting process. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.

Sukaenah was born on July 4, 1978. As a child, she loved to climb a big tree in her garden. From there she could jump onto the roof of her family's house. Her favorite rooftop spot was nicely shaded, and it soon became her...

Sukaenah presents a beautiful figure study in warm bronze. She depicts a woman who stands and stretches after a good night's sleep. Elongated and stylized, the slim young woman is wonderfully graceful. This handcrafted product may present miniscule pores that are imprinted from the crafting process. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.

Lovers meld their lips in a kiss as their bodies entwine. Gordon Adu depicts the rapt couple as an expression of passion and devotion. Ebony wood is his medium for this elegant contemporary sculpture. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.

"We should love our partners no matter what, and always stay together in difficult times," suggests Gordon Adu as he carves this impressive sculpture. Working with manual tools, Adu evokes the image of a man and a woman, their faces dissolving into a kiss. They are supported by a heart, which in Ghana has become a symbol of patience and tolerance. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.

Smooth and sleek, rose manganese and cool serpentine are transformed into eggs. César Gonzáles sculpts the radiant gemstone pair and displays them on a white calcite base. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.

Facing the heavens, she holds a blossom as an offering and as a symbol of faith. Wayan Kandiyasa captures the devotion of a Balinese woman at prayer. The sandstone image beautifully communicates her spirituality. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.

Defying gravity with the true skill of an artist, Wayan Kandiyasa depicts in sandstone the head of a man absorbed with reflections on life. The stone's natural pigmentation and veins serve Kandiyasa to confer an ephemeral appearance to this image of high esthetic allure. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.