carved duck decoys

Crafted by hand from pinewood, this richly toned wall panel with a rustic finish is a stunning addition to your home decor. Inspired by the evergreen forests of his home country, Chico Mendoza depicts two beautiful birds watching over the flora of Guatemala. They are surrounded by a thick border carved with a spiral motif, reminiscent of young fern fronds.

Crafted by hand from pinewood, this rich-toned wall panel with a rustic finish is a stunning addition to your home decor. Inspired by the evergreen forests of his home country, Chico Mendoza depicts two crescent moons watching over the flora of Guatemala. They are surrounded by a thick border carved with a spiral motif, reminiscent of young fern fronds.

Artisans use the grain of the native suar wood to enhance the design of this hand-carved wood wall sculpture, which depicts an owl. Presented by Bali's Made Wirata, the piece demonstrates the unparalleled level of skill employed by the artisans in their craft.

Tiny blossoms surround a radiant sunflower as they flourish in a magic garden; it is framed by verdant leaves on curling vines. Tay Nontawat designs this extraordinary panel, which he carves from four different pieces of teak wood. He works with a fine chisel and knife to achieve a finely detailed work. Nontawat then joins the two parts together and allows them to dry in the sun; he then embellishes the relief panel with lacquer paints.

Due to the handcrafted nature of this product, there could be slight difference in color. It could also present a rough finished, which is Nontawat's intention as it serves to emphasize the original appeal of this piece.

Carved of sese wood, a solemn personage with a long, sharp beak is crowned with cotton braids. Among the Dan tribe of Liberia, this mask is thought to assist hunters when seeking game. It is a also the symbol of a warrior. Salihu Ibrahim crafts this handsome replica by hand.

With a carefree expression on her face, a beautiful woman poses gracefully in this statuette by Balinese artisan Wayan Rendah. Handcarved from suar wood, great attention to detail is given to the woman's flowing hair and billowing skirt. The natural grain of the wood accentuates the wonderful design, which would make a lovely addition to home decor. The name Gadisku comes from the Indonesian word meaning "my girl."

In a beautiful, almost mystical forest, elephants rejoice as they freely bathe in crystalline waters. An eagle shares in their joy as it makes its descent on a treetop. Ketut Sandi tells a story through highly detailed images in high relief. He carves this cempaka wood panel by hand with admirable artistry.

Jungle flora and fauna surround Rama and Sita, lovers and Hindu gods, in this exquisite wall relief panel. Wayan Nuliati of Bali presents the panel, which is ornately hand-carved from suar wood.

Flanked by columns, an arched doorway provides a peek into the palace. Fascinating textures in tooled leather surround this mirror by Mohammed Sckeek. Embossed by hand, it covers a frame carved of sese wood.

Daeng Thanunchai balances this decorative bowl with contrasting visual textures. The elegant pattern of brown and beige on a black background illustrates the continual evolution of lacquer work in Northern Thailand. Mosaic eggshell patterns adorn the interior, resulting in a singular acquisition for the home. For decorative purposes only.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is firstly carved on a lathe into the desired shape. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from the Gluta usitata tree - and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks is then applied to the object. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal that is polished before another coat is applied. This process is repeated until a rigid base is formed, and a final polishing is executed with sandpaper. Then several coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat.

Next, chicken or duck eggshells are thoroughly cleaned and spread out on paper towels to dry. Once dry, they are cracked into small pieces and arranged in a mosaic pattern. Then lacquer is once again applied to the piece and the shells are placed onto this fresh coat. The work is then lacquered twice, and once the lacquer is dry it is sanded in water until the eggshells slowly appear. The piece is finally washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, resulting in an alluring gleam.

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.

Akha artisan Thikaporn is proud to present this stunning headdress, hand-crafted by her own mother, Sadaporn. She adorns the cotton headdress with an aluminum trapezoid cap as well as beads and pendants. A waterfall of Thai coins dating from 1952 to 1965 is flanked by multicolored beads carved of little leaf boxwood and glass. Colorful feathers complete the stunning design of this headdress.

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 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.