art pieces

Using mansonia wood, artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor of Ghana handcrafts this striking piece of wall art. Three figures dance the Kpanlogo, a dance and music form that originated in Ghana in the 1960s. The artisan paints the piece in shades of brown, grey, black, blue, and green.

Playing on his drum, a musician from the Kontokoli tribe in Northern Ghana wears a blue and white striped top with orange pants. Onassis Danso Mintah creates this piece of wall art, which is crafted from sese wood around a piece of ceiling board. The artist diligently decorates the board with sand in natural and colorful hues, glued in place to create this charming composition.

Inspired by the cultural tradition of Janger dancing, Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family creates this stunning wall sculpture. Working with a single piece of suar wood, she hand-carves the image of two dancers who touch cheeks as they wear elaborate headdresses. Popular with Balinese youths, Janger is typically performed by ten people who are divided into two groups: the female dancers, known as Janger, and the male dancers, known as Kecak.

The artisan carries on the extraordinary art work of her late father, Nyoman Subrata.

The sacred movements of the Barong dance inspire this portrait of the proud mythical being. Made Mulyani transforms native acacia wood into a beautiful sculpture, eloquently carved by hand.

Please note that wood color and grain can vary significantly from one piece to the next; this makes each carving a unique piece of art.

Dance expresses love in this Balinese suar wood sculpture presented by Eka. Sinuous formations imitate the rhythmic movements of a harmonious moment, portraying a semi-abstract couple whose love creates art and happiness, all condensed in a gorgeous piece polished for a lustrous vibe.

Atop a traditional African throne stool, two long horns cross each other. Ghanaian artisan Winfred Korley creates this cultural wall sculpture, which is hand-carved from a single piece of sese wood. The throne stool is painted with a metallic gold finish while the horns feature a rustic aesthetic.

Wayan Rendah has captures the spiritual qualities of a beautiful Janger dancer via the gentle swaying movements of this traditional Balinese dance. The Janger is performed by twelve young girls and twelve young boys who sit in opposing rows, taking turns in singing a local melody. The girls sing a soft harmonious piece swaying gently, contrasting with the sharp yells and angular motions of the boys. The beautiful dancer in this piece conveys a state of spiritual bliss as she curves her waist to the music. Carved from local suar wood, the dancer's exotic costume is crowned by an elaborate dazzling headdress. In one hand she daintily holds an open fan.