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'Afro-Beauty I'»rank:from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Working topless in the tropical heat, she pauses to look at the viewer. She rests a cluster of palm nuts on a bare shoulder. Pablo Matania depicts a young Afro-Brazilian woman, exalting her beauty. The cloth on her head evokes the headgear worn by ...
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'After the Party' (2005)»rank:from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Brilliant colors define this haphazard collection of items. Chairs and tables mingle with coffee cups and goblets while houses and fruit appear in the jumble. 'We should always prepare for the worst in life, as after a party we sometimes need to get everything ...
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'Afternoon at Home'»rank:from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Working in sepia tones, Mukaila Ayoade captures the peace of afternoon in a small Nigerian town. 'The brown of the smooth sheet and the wall of these buildings fascinated me,' he confides. 'The sharp contrast of the white paper adds to the beauty of ...
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Agate ball, 'Blue Lace'»rank:from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. The elegance of blue lace agate radiates from this crystal ball from Guena. Luminous veins cast a spell of beauty while the deep color is fascinating. Linked with peace and patience, blue agate assists with inspiration and flow. lt is the gemstone for Pisces. ...
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Aged Cuzco vase, 'Labyrinth'»rank:from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. lnspired by the city of Kenko, whose name means 'labyrinth' in Quechua, this elegant vase replicates an archeological treasure. The Huaman Paucar Family meticulously crafts it to capture the style and spirit of ancient peoples. Because each vase is crafted individually by hand, there ...
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Agel placemats (set of 4)»rank:from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Agel, a tall grass that grows wild and abundant on the island of Java, is twisted into strands and woven to create these spun-grass placemats. Created by weavers of the Kalimantan region, the work is simple in design yet ideal in its presentation. Adds ...
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Akan mask, 'Big Head and Wise'»rank:from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. This mask by Eric Danquah exudes the enviable serenity that comes with wisdom. The Akan people refer to this mask as tikese, meaning 'big head.' According to custom, whoever has a big head must surely be very wise. Danquah carves the mask from sese ...
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Akan mask, 'Don't Rush Life'»rank:from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Master carver Wilson Aboagye finds inspiration in the legendary art and teachings of the Akan people. This type of sese wood mask is known as Towo boa se, which advises to 'take your time, be patient.' The bird leaning over the face signifies peace and so it completes the mask's message, which suggests one should ...
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Akan mask, 'Dreamer'»rank:from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Wide eyes see beyond that which is real, delving into the realm of spirits. With his tall headdress and ornamental scarring, this personage comes from Ghana's Akan people. Masks like this one, carved by Nana Adu Amankwapam, are used to seek the will of ...
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Akan mask, 'Freedom'»rank: 760412from: Novica
0ur opinion: :N0VlCA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. This sese wood mask of ravishing beauty personifies freedom, according to Akan traditions. 'This type of mask is usually given to someone who has been released from bondage by the family,' explains master carver Daniel Nyadedzor. 'lt signifies true emancipation.' Known as Fahodi (meaning ...
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