bookshelf decor

Soyaya is a Hausa word that means "lovers" and is depicted here in a beautiful, hand carved sese wood sculpture of a couple embracing in a kiss. West African artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves each piece using local tools and finishes each in rich earth tones of acrylic paint. Bring the love home in this perfect addition to your curio, bookshelf or other shelf decor.

This natural brown cat will sleep anywhere – on a bookshelf, a sofa, and even on a computer monitor. Nengah Sudarsana carves the sleepy kitty from suar wood, which displays a beautiful natural grain. Sudarsana's admirable expertise is visible in the vivid rendition of this sculpted feline.

The elephant is a proud symbol of Thailand. Amporn presents this cheerful pachyderm carved from raintree wood in chestnut brown. It sits on your desk or bookshelf to hold business cards or small objects in the space on its back.