novica handmade faithful in death

Novica Handmade Death And Folklore Wood Figurine - 3.5" H x 2.6" W x 2.8" D

Skulls are a recurrent theme in Mexican handicrafts, reflecting the convivial and familiar attitudes of the Mexican people towards death. more

Faithful Promise,'Sterling Silver Cross Dangle Earrings Handmade in Thailand'

Thai artisan Rattiya Chaiwong creates this elegant pair of sterling silver dangle earrings. Expertly crafted by hand, each earring features a beautiful shining cross over intricate openwork that is inspired by the delicate tracery of filigree. more

'Luba Death Mask' - Hand Made Wood Mask from Africa

His eyes are closed forever yet they seem to gaze protectively from beyond the grave. Incised with concentric circles in warm earth colors this mask is representative of the Lubo a Bantu speaking people from southern Congo. These are used during... more

Boom Box,'Handmade Expressionist Diptych Woodcut Print of The Reaper'

"I wanted to represent my unique vision of death, to take away the sad part and put a bit of humor and extravagance," says Guatemalan artist Spencer Samayoa while bringing to life an expressionist woodcut print in black and white. As a talented... more

Handmade Faithful Ganesha Celadon ceramic figurine (Thailand) - 16 x 13 x 11

Thatsanee was born in Sankamphang, a land of beautiful and attractive handicrafts, celadon items chief among them. I worked in a bank for quite a few years but the office work prevented me from admiring the beauty of my area's handicrafts. more

Handmade Aztec God of Death Ceramic sculpture (Mexico) - 35 x 23 x 20

Update (July, 2019) I've been working hand-in-hand with you since 2003. It was my nephew, Eduardo Escamilla, who suggested this, and I found the project to be spectacular. more

Novica Handmade Spanish Faith Ceramic Wall Cross

Crafted from ceramic and painted by hand in the style of Talavera handicrafts, this wall cross is created by Mexican artisan Juana Ponce. She draws inspiration from traditional Spanish designs to create this faithful piece of wall decor. more

Novica Handmade Tajin Ball Player Ceramic Mask

Skulls crown the face of a ball player from Mexico's Totonaca culture that flourished in what is now Veracruz. The archaeological site at El Tajin boasts some 17 ball courts. The headdress pays tribute to the pre-Hispanic god of death. more

'King Cobra' - Hand Made Sterling Silver Snake Bangle Bracelet

Nyoman Rena draws inspiration from King Cobra the Hindu Snake God for the design of this bangle bracelet. He symbolizes the relationship between humans and the eternal circle of life and death. Rena crafts the sterling silver bangle by hand with... more

Handmade Chac Mool Ceramic Figurine (Thailand)

Fascinated by Thailand's ancestral buildings, Pirot Gitikoon carves a faithful replica of a Buddhist temple, known as a vihara.Carved of teakwood by hand, the miniature temple is intended to become a spirit house. more

Handmade Catrina The Beautiful Ceramic Sculpture (Mexico)

Flowers accessorize Catrina's turquoise dress as she personifies death with grace and humor. As always, she wears a wide-brimmed hat. more

Handmade Lithe Yoga Backbend Wood Statuette (Indonesia)

Ganesha, the beloved Hindu deity, blesses the faithful as he sits on a paki stool. This inspired kadam wood sculpture from Suresh and Devender Garg depicts Ganesha holding a spade and a conch, his spiritual weapons. more

'Tan Aztec Guide Dog' - Handmade Signed Ceramic Museum Replica Statuette Mexico

Barking excitedly a potbellied dog with wrinkled skin wags a happy tail. Angel Ceron depicts the itzcuintli a cheerful species prized by ancient man. Sculpted in clay with a stucco finish as funerary offerings they accompanied their masters in death to... more

'Cross of Lamentation' - Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk

After Christ's death on the cross the image itself came to be venerated as one of the most important Christian symbols. Alejandro Chavez shows an empty cross graced with a portrait of Jesus. Ladders reach to beams where ofrendas (offerings) have been... more

Handmade Bearded Baule Wood Mask (Ghana) - 13" H x 8" W x 4.1" D

This African mask is representative of one worn by the Ivory Coast's Baule people during harvest festivals and in the event of the death of a king. Ghana's Emmanuel Opoku Asante hand-carves the mask of sese wood, adding a large beard of jute fiber. more

Handmade Ceramic 'Aztec Calendar in Beige' Plaque (large) (Mexico)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Angel Cerón presents a faithful replica of the Aztec calendar, known also as the "Sun Stone." more