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Kobina Asmah shares the magnificence of Ghanaian artistry with the design of this wall bracket. He carves the elephant's head by hand from sese wood featuring brass accents on the shelf's border, and embossed aluminum on the face. Using stones for the eyes, Asmah adorns his original design with a plethora of colorful glass beads.

Bringing enlightenment and wisdom, the Buddha represents a religion of self-denial, universal brotherhood and peace. Balinese artist Made Mulyani hand carves a peaceful depiction of Buddha's face from local suar wood, also known as raintree wood. The wood panel features intricately carved beaded headpiece details and a complex floral border design.

Sure to bring an air of thoughtfulness to your home, this piece of wall art is created by Brazilian artist Sandra Gullino. She works with paper in hues of green with red accents, folding it by hand into the starry shape of a mandala against a yellow background with a black border. This artwork arrives on a mat board passe-partout.

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.

Embrace your love of coffee with this delightful eco-friendly plaque from Bali. Artist Nyoman Sukra uses reclaimed wood in their design, which features the phrase "Life is short enjoy your coffee" in bold, hand-carved lettering. The plaque is completed with a fun decorative border and a natural grain finish.

Captured in profile with her hands over her chest, the Virgin Mary is depicted in meditation in this divine relief panel from Peru. The Montalvo Family artisans design the rectangular panel, carved of cedar wood with a hand-painted finish. A gold-tone halo surrounds the virgin's head.

Flowers illuminate bold medallions that surround a wall mirror. Crafted in the traditional style of Cajamarca, the design is warm and beautiful. Asunta Pelaez executes her composition on the reverse side of glass panes, adorned with gilt.

Flowers illuminate bold medallions that surround a wall mirror. Crafted in the traditional style of Cajamarca, the design is warm and beautiful. Asunta Pelaez executes her composition on the reverse side of glass panes, adorned with gilt.