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Attract success and wealth to your life with a stunning sculpture handcrafted in the traditional Indian style. Made by the skilled artisan Ashish Mehta, this kadam wood artwork comes with traditional motifs in a palette of golden and vibrant hues. Featuring a sturdy base, the work depicts a gorgeous frog resting peacefully at the top, symbolizing good fortune.

Long considered a symbol of good fortune in Thailand, this sleek elephant will bring luck into your life. Thai artisans carve the sculpture from raintree wood, coating the gentle beast in glossy black lacquer before describing his attire with 24k gold foil.

Quiet features exude tranquility and good will in this elegant African mask. Adorned with richly embossed brass, the design arises from artisan Rita Addo Zakour's own imagination. She names the exquisite piece Nutifafa, which means "peace be unto you" in the Ewe language.

[This is a single sculpture; photo showcases two angles]"'No War' stands for the human right to love within a world of peace and friendship," says the artist, "While historically and socially constructed ethnic and cultural identities further divide the collective, each human retains the right to choose which face they show to the world; one of love, or one of hate. There will be war if there is a conflict, but there will be peace if there is love.

"This world's human race is diverse," the artist continues. "I want to show that ethnic and cultural differences can coexist peacefully. If humans have love and good friendship, they can create a beautiful world."

Depicted on this sculpture are polar opposite faces, one that seeks peace, and another that desires war. Thailand's Somyot Sawasdee wishes to advance global peace, and to create a beautiful world for future generations. He strives to help advance that goal through the power of art.

Sawasdee crafted this one-of-a-kind sculpture from local recycled paper mixed with cement for rigidity. In a process perfected through years of experimentation, the artist intentionally supports efforts to "divert waste from landfills, to further societal cooperation."The artist explains (translated from Thai), the sculpture "holds the word 'NO WAR,' in which N = human; O = love; W = world; A = peace; R = friendship."

Made by talented Guatemalan artisans from the Hands Of Atitlan Association, this enchanting bracelet is sure to add a cheerful touch to your adventures. Glass beads in a palette of green and golden hues decorate the three strands that compose this captivating piece, made to attract good fortune to your life. As a handy touch, a sliding knot allows you to adjust the length to your liking.

Prathin depicts the magnificence of the Subhannahong, or "Golden Swan Ship," the ship belonging to the actual King of Thailand. In olden days, whenever a Thai king wished to travel on a barge, he would be escorted by a procession of up to 100 ships in a procession called Phayuha Yatra. The ships would fall into a war-like formation to ensure the king's safety. Today, the King of Thailand travels on the Subhannahong when he takes offerings to the monks at the royal temple; according to popular belief, it is a sign of good luck to be able to see the king in his royal barge.

The artisan works in the traditional lacquer techniques of Northern Thailand and the images are meticulously etched by hand.

Crafted by hand from sese wood and aluminum, this handsome wall mask presented by Rita Addo Zakour of Ghana is an interesting addition to an eclectic decor. It is painted black, blue, and red, with shining gold tone accents and a dot motif. Adepa in the Twi language of the Akan tribe means "something good."

Elephants are tender creatures honoured in many cultures, as their image is present in many sacred images. They are often believed to bring prosperity, and have inspired many artists like Thai artisan Nantana Sompamitre. She handcrafts a little elephant sculpture embellished with traditional motifs in black and gold tones, adding a sweet accent to your home decor.