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A hollow tambora drum takes the shape of a man, eloquently carved from sese wood by Salihu Ibrahim. "This drum is used by the Dan tribe from Liberia," he says. It can be played from the small space where the sticks are placed or from the big space in front, each creating a different sound. This is not an ordinary drum. It is played only when warriors are about to dance during harvest festivals to show off their powers, because when this drum is played, a special spirit possesses them that enables them to win their battles." Applications of white clay give the piece an antique appearance.

Mexican couple Zeny and Reyna celebrate the artistic traditions of their country, crafting an alebrije dragon from copal wood and maguey fibers. With captivating hand-painted motifs against a blue body, this sculpture is a magical addition to any home decor, bringing a little piece of Mexico in every little detail.

Coiled into a circle, a fiery dragon snarls fiercely. Made Mulyani depicts the mythical creature in exquisite detail in this hand-carved suar wood relief panel. In Bali, dragons are considered benevolent protectors.

Teeth bared in a menacing pose, the dragon walks purposefully on clawed feet. Dragons are a recurrent theme in Balinese art, revered for their divinity. This beautiful and realistic suar wood sculpture is presented by Ketut Seji, wife of the late Balinese artisan Ketut Taram as she continues his carving legacy.

The recurrent theme of the dragon in Balinese art underscores the legendary animal's divinity in their culture, a motif that has not escaped the artistic eye of Seji Taram. Believed to be the guardian of the gods, this baby suar wood dragon with wings fiercely protects the sanctity of the home.

Raising magnificent wings, dragons romp in a playful fight. They twist and snap, breathing fire and threatening one another with teeth and nails. Seji Taram sculpts the sinuous images from Balinese suar wood, achieving astonishing details.