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Hand-carved from sese wood, a man with a long face and a stylish hairdo is depicted in this African mask. Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu draws inspiration from God as he creates this beautiful decor accessory. A brass accent centers a star on the forehead. Given a clay rub, this mask features a rustic finish.

Start off a delicious meal with Phanit's newest creation. This sturdy cutting, chopping and charcuterie board features a resilient structure carved from longan wood, which adds a dapper natural hue and grain pattern to the piece. In addition, a hole allows you to hang the piece easily.

Start the day with a touch of natural sweetness thanks to Hayk Amirkhanyan's newest creation. The Armenian artisan selects the best beechwood pieces to hand-carve this honey pot and dipper, whose natural brown hue and grain pattern are accented with an exquisite polished finish. In addition, the accessory comes with a lid for handy use.

Dazed with a blank stare, this bird-headed mask calls on the descendants of dinosaurs to assemble and take to the skies. Working to advance Ghana's mask-making sector, artisan Philip Dankwa experiments with the uncanny, pushing the confines of the very definition of a mask. Specializing in woodworking since learning the craft at a young age, Dankwa carves this sese wood mask utilizing sculpting techniques inherited from master carvers in eastern Ghana.

Mesmerizing, the hypnotic design of this cylindrical decorative vase is by Daysis Sanchez. "This design is inspired by patterns that we see all around us. We started connecting them, and this is the result," confides the Nicaraguan artisan. The etched green and black geometric motifs on the hand crafted vase are underscored by the warm earthy hue of terracotta.

To craft this product, the artisan uses her own feet to knead the clay, and bamboo sticks to ensure an even shape. Pumice stones are use to ensure an even surface, and the stone of the zapote fruit is used to polish the piece.