artistic wall art

Originally from Yunan in China, Akha people live in Thailand's northern hills. Akha women are well known for their spectacular traditional costumes which include a headdress, a jacket worn over a halter-like garment, a short skirt, a sash with decorated ends, and leggings. Akha artisan Thikaporn is proud to present this stunning headdress, hand-crafted by her own mother, Sadaporn. She adorns the cotton headdress with myriad aluminum beads and pendants, as well as Thai coins dating from 1952 to 1965. Brightly colored beads carved of little leaf boxwood and glass, as well as feathers, complete the stunning design of this headdress.

The Akha people are a proud and timeless culture, struggling to preserve their ancestral values through their traditional skills and knowledge. Akhas believe in continuity and see themselves as a link in the chain of life, which includes birth, procreation, the preservation of the Akha way of life – which venerates family life – and death, seen as a meeting with their ancestors.

Symbolizing the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria, this awe-inspiring wall art boasts a handmade and hand-painted ceramic relief accent representing the iconic Bronze Head from Ife, part of a collection of 18 copper alloy sculptures unearthed in 1938 at the historic site of Ife. Against the backdrop of a sese wood frame and mat in striking black and white, the ceramic motif creates a captivating contrast, commanding attention with its antique finish. Designed by Ghana’s Kobina Asmah, this unique decorative accent is a centerpiece that will transform any space into a realm of artistic and cultural enchantment.

Ghana's Kobina Asmah designs a truly mesmerizing wall art featuring a handmade and hand-painted ceramic relief accent that represents the bronze bust of Nigerian Queen Idia. The exquisite motif makes a beautiful contrast against the sese wood frame and mat in black and white. This impressive decorative accent with an antique finish blends impeccable artistry with cultural significance and will be the focal point of any space.

Mexico's Margarita Revilla sends a message of faith and resilience with her newest Barro negro creation, made from traditional techniques. This ceramic wall accent honors the region's pottery artistry and devotion in its details, as it takes the shape of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus—crowned with aluminum.

This original mixed media collage is created by Jonathan Edwards in Ghana. Using colorful West African cotton print fabrics, the artist creates a map of the world. The beautifully detailed map is based on formica board and framed in black ofram wood. Recycled glass beads on nylon cords accent both sides of the artwork.