Chieftai Trumpeter Hand Made Wood Sculpture from Africa Wayan Sukerni decorated using the batik method

decorated using the batik method

Two slithering snake siblings are crafted in sterling silver to gaze at one another from the ends of this Balinese cuff bracelet

Vertical grooves add texture to the petite glasses

framed by an elaborate sterling silver headdress that features elegant bubble and spiral motifs

This African mask by Emmanuel Opoku Asante is framed with raffia hair

Chieftai Trumpeter Hand Made Wood Sculpture from Africa Wayan Sukerni decorated using the batik methodKneeling, a young man sounds his trumpet, carved from a ram's horn. He wears a beaded necklace and a loincloth of colorful Ghanaian kente cloth. Carved by hand from sese wood, this sculpture is the work of Winfred Korley. 'These trumpeters blow their horns before the chief speaks, to draw the attention of the people,' he says. 'You should travel to Ghana and experience the art of horn blowing.' materials: Sese wood, cotton attire, recycled glass beads