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Novica Handmade Birds In Red Cotton Blend Cushion Cover

Red and yellow are always a winning combination when you want to brighten up your space and fill it with life. more

'Blue Crested Bird' - Handmade Calcite and Garnet Bird Sculpture

Sculpted of semiprecious gems a beautiful bird boasts a crest of deep blue sodalite. Feathers of caramel calcite and serpentine crown a bold garnet tail. Cesar Gonzales creates an exquisite sculpture crafting the bright eyes from painted glass and the... more

Green Sankofa,'Handmade Sese Wood African Sankofa Adinkra Mask from Ghana'

The Adinkra symbol Sankofa, depicting a bird that reaches to grab an egg from its back, means "go back and get it." Reflecting on the importance of learning from the past, Ghana's Theophilus Sackey hand-carves Sankofa into the forehead of this African... more

Ancestral Voices,'Set of 4 Ofram Wood African Mask Ornaments Handmade in Ghana'

Ghanaian tradition can now be part of Christmas celebrations thanks to Robert Aidoo-Taylor's latest design made in precious ofram wood. After hand-carving this set of four ornaments, the artisan paints each accessory in an intense palette, honoring his... more

Novica Handmade Birds In Blue Cotton Blend Cushion Cover

The pottery and fauna traditional from the Andes take over this striking cushion cover designed by artisan Antonio Vasquez in Peru. more

Novica Handmade Strutting Hand-Painted Cotton Cushion Covers (Pair)

Rest easy with K. Baka's set of charming bird-themed cushion covers. The Ghanaian artisan hand paints a strutting bird in black and white acrylic on the 100% calico cotton fabric, while the back side is left a plain. more

Novica Handmade Perching Hand-Painted Cotton Cushion Covers (Pair)

Rest easy with K. Baka's charming set of bird-themed cushion covers. The Ghanaian artisan hand paints a perched bird in black and white acrylic on the 100% cotton fabric, while the back is left plain. more

Handmade Cotton Cushion Cover Quiche Birds (Guatemala)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Precise geometric motifs alternate with birds in an exquisite design. more

Grey-headed Chickadee,'Handmade Bird Sculpture from Guatemala'

Living only in remote parts of northern Canada and Alaska, the grey-headed chickadee is the rarest of the chickadees. Guatemalan Mauricio Morales shares his enthusiasm for birds with this realistic small sculpture, crafted by hand from ceramic.... more

Red Plumage,'Handmade Cedar Wood and Natural Fiber Bird Figurine in Red'

Natural fibers and sturdy cedar wood pieces are the principal elements of a charming figurine crafted in Colombia by Angelica Chiles. After hand-carving the bird-themed design, the artisan embellishes her artwork using a traditional technique that... more

'Choral' (pair) - Handmade Indian Floral Cotton Cushion Covers

Seema conjures a festive mood with the happy chirping of birds in the design of these cushion covers. Featuring flowers blossoming in vibrant colors the applique composition is detailed with aari embroidery. The back of the cotton covers features a... more

Serie,'Beaded Wood African Mask with Bird Motif'

Though modest in size, this original mask from Awudu Saaed will not go unnoticed. The artisan carves the slightly simian-looking visage by hand from rubberwood and details it with brown, black and red paint. A beautifully-detailed bird formed from... more

Little Companions,'Handmade Guatemalan Hat Band with Multicolor Worry Dolls'

Forging ahead in the field of handicrafts since the age of 12, Elias Garcia carries on the traditions of his Guatemalan hometown. He creates this ribbon-type hat band using worry dolls made by the Lopez Garcia Family, who are renowned for their... more

Novica Handmade Mother And Child Wood Accent Table

Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley presents a hand-carved accent table with uniquely African appeal. The top of the table bears the adinkra symbol Gye Nyame, which means, "I fear none but God". more

Novica Handmade Birds In The Heavens Cedar And Painted Glass Accent Table

Crafted of fragrant cedar, this beautiful accent table depicts a sanctuary of colorful birds. Asunta Pelaez hand-paints the motifs on the reverse side of a glass pane, giving them a wonderful clarity. more

Stretching Feline,'Hand Made Cement Cat Statuette from Java'

Place Sarono's charming cat statuette in your yoga studio for a charming exercise companion. The Javanese artisan casts the stylized statuette from a combination of cement, lava sand, and resin before painting the cat dark brown with a glossy,... more

'Kasapa' - Handmade African Wood Pendant Necklace

Depicted vertically the image on this pendant symbolizes closed lips. Though lips are meant for talking speech must be seasoned believes Ralph Ashong making reference to the Akan saying Kasapa (seasoned speech). The image is colored with a clay... more

Handmade Andean Birds Hand Tooled Leather Brown Mohena Wood Coffee Table (Peru) - 18" H x 47" W x 19.75" D

In this coffee table, Abel Rios recreates the splendor of colonial art in richly tooled leather. Wonderfully detailed, colorful birds of paradise crown the mohena wood coffee table handcrafted with gilded accents. more

Handmade Mohena Wood Leather 'Octagonal Birds of Paradise' Folding Table (Peru)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. With its novel folding shape, this octagonal accent table is beautiful and original. more

Novica Handmade Suumo Birds African Wood Mask

Ghanaian designer Rapheal L. Commey names this African mask Suumo, which means "love" in the Ga language. more

Bird of Peace,'World Peace Project Handmade Necklace from Thailand'

"When I feel emotionally burdened by the world around me, I lose my mental freedom and feel powerless. Reconnecting with nature allows us to recover and find peace. Let peace flourish in our hearts. Then we can freely pass on our abundant love to... more

'Hummingbird Secrets' - Hand Made Fine Silver Bird Necklace from M

Symbolizing timeless joy hummingbirds inspire Alon Diller to design this necklace. It is crafted by hand with silver featuring a polished finish with oxidized contrasts to mark the feathers. The necklace features a sterling silver chain. .950 silver... more

Handmade African Twist Wood accent table (Ghana)

My name is Raphat Asigbey and I am a woodcarver. I was born in the Volta region of Ghana in 1981. My friends describe me as respectful, calm and hardworking. more

Bird's Saga III,'Signed Madhubani Painting with Vibrant Birds'

This Madhubani painting is a cheerful creation of India's Devendra Kumar Jha and Family, featuring birds in vibrant colors. Each detail is painted with vegetable dyes on handmade paper, bringing a fascinating composition to life. more

Novica Handmade Bird Reincarnation African Wood Mask

A majestic bird crowns this traditional creation handcrafted by Philip Dankwa from Ghana. Proud of his heritage, the artisan works with sese wood to create an African mask in honor of his ancestors, adding symbolic elements representing wisdom. more

Novica Handmade Horned Bird Spirit African Wood Mask

Artisan Kwasi George from West Africa crafts this mask from sese wood to represent the formidable aspects of a sharp-eyed bird. more

Novica Handmade Nyaakoa Bird African Wood Mask

By Ghanaian artisan Godfred Yamoah, this African mask will make a striking addition to any home. Godfred hand-carves the mask of sese wood, painted blue and red with a rustic finish. The image of a bird decorates the forehead. more

Novica Handmade Dancing Bird African Wood And Brass Mask

Ghanaian designer Musah Abdallah works with a local artisan who skillfully crafts his brilliant design from local sese wood using hand tools. more

Novica Handmade Bird Man African Mask

By Anna Yawson, this bold mask is covered with subtle textures and bright colors. A bird alights on the head and reaches down with a gentle beak as though protecting this noble personage. more

Novica Handmade Striking Bird African Wood Mask

Hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood, this African mask is created by Ghanaian artisan Ernestina Oppong Asante. A squinting face is decorated with a bird on top, given a black painted finish with a clay rub. more

Final Warriors,'Handmade Silk Wall Art of African Warriors from Ghana'

Returning home after a victorious battle, a trio of warriors is depicted in this piece of wall art from Ghana. Randy Abeka Abbam uses colorful silk threads, carefully arranging them to create this cultural composition. This piece arrives within a frame... more

Manakin,'Handmade Bird Ceramic Sculpture'

This delightful figurine is designed and crafted by Mauricio Morales in Guatemala. Working with ceramic, he creates a realistic manakin, a small tropical bird native to Mexico and Central and South America. The hand-painted sculpture has aluminum wire... 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

Novica Handmade Vivacious Companion Wood Mask

The lovely city of Galapa combines colonial themes and ancient motifs in its exquisite works. more

Novica Handmade African Dog African Wood Mask

Erasmus Philip Ahorlu designs this a colorful mask to celebrate man's best friend: the loyal dog. more

Novica Handmade African Royalty African Wood Mask

Flanked by semicircles, a face of African royalty is featured in this wall mask from Ghana. Frank Odei Amoani creates this mask, which is hand-carved of sese wood and rubbed with clay for a rustic finish. more