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There's nothing better than waking up to a Christmas stocking stuffed with goodies. Wake up to four stockings next year with Nik's darling set of ornaments. The Balinese artisan stuff the stockings with poly fill for just the right shape, then tops them off with festive polyester ribbons and aluminium flowers.

This cheerful baby elephant lifts up its trunk in celebration and smiles endearingly. Nantana Sompamitre hand-carves the statuette from local mango wood and paints florid hearts on the tip of the trunk, the back and front. The statuette receives several coats of lacquer, which Sompamitre prepares from the Gluta usitata tree and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks. The tusks are made of plastic.

The Bo Brapa mask of the Akan people in Ghana is traditionally given to children when they come of age. Meaning "Lead a Good Life," the mask is said to guide the child through life. Robert Nortey crafts an outstanding replica, which he carves by hand from sese wood and adorns it with ornate brass plates and contrasting colors.

Like the lotus that blooms in many hues, rainbow moonstone reveals different colors when seen from different angles. Nyoman Rena selects the gem for a handmade silver ring. In Bali, the lotus is a symbol of holiness.

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Smooth natural stone shows its sleek allure in a pyramid by Cesar Gonzales. Sculpted of a beautiful combination of gemstones, the piece is designed to attract the positive and repel negativity. Blue-green chrysocolla, warm brown aragonite and white calcite crown the pyramid while jasper is the central stone. Beneath, green serpentine, chalcedony with leopard spots and black onyx complete the sculpture.

Titled for an Igbo word meaning "good lady," this mesmerizing striped mask uses hints of red along with bright yellow eyes that stand out from the black and white of the rest of the mask. Hand carved from local sese wood by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu, the mask is also adorned with raffia at the bottom and features carved lines in the eyes and around the top of the head.

Solemn and dignified, he speaks with authority. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu depicts a handsome personage as an authentic African mask. Bright brass inlay and aluminum repoussé adorn the face, while colorful seed beads cover the cheeks. The artisan names his original mask Asempa, an Akan word meaning "good word."

Eric Darko carves a mask of sage distinction, celebrating the wisdom of the Akan people. Carved of sese wood and embellished with brass plates, the mask reminds one to lead a good life - bobra papa. The Akans say that one must always lead a good life, because one never knows what life has in store for the future.

The stand of this rustic accent table from Ghana is hand-carved of cedar wood, featuring a twisting shape in a variety of colours. Raphat Asigbey designs this impressive addition to your furniture, complete with a round top that is detailed with colourful patterns. Stainless steel studs accentuate the base.

Zayd Makarim recreates an ornate coin from an imaginary kingdom. A treasure in silver, it becomes an extraordinary necklace with Indonesian style. Sterling spirals cover the central portion of the chain. They are inspired by the curls on the statues of Buddha in Borobudur Temple.

.925 Sterling silver

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Diminutive silver disks suggest shining coins in a handcrafted design by Nyoman Rena. They cover a sterling silver bangle bracelet to invoke good fortune.