Novica Africa
Batik wall hanging, 'The King's Mask'
West Africa has a rich tradition of masks, embodied in a wall hanging by K. Baka. Each has its meaning � protection, strength, peace, joy and love, for example. This beautiful batik depicts a horned mask, signifying bravery. It corresponds to a king.
Merchant: NOVICA
'Hand and Egg'
Gently grasping a fragile egg, a large hand holds the oval figure aloft in a gesture of triumph. Bold silhouettes suggest strength and certainty, and this colorful work by Emmanuel Atiamo Yeboa is rich in symbolism.
Merchant: NOVICA
Threadwork, 'Escape'
Wrought in brilliant red, the Atiko Gyawu symbol swirls in exquisite symmetry. It is said to be inspired by the shaved head of Gyawu, a Bantama king of the Ashanti people who escaped imprisonment. Atiko refers to the back of the monarch's head.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wood mini-djembe drum, 'Gallant Authority'
Abstract motifs unfold on the base of a mini-djembe drum by Ernestina Oppong Asante. Hewn from a block of tweneboa wood, this traditional percussion instrument is finished with mansion polish.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wood djembe drum, 'Infinite Love'
The djembe awaits a willing musician. Electric currents of bold West African rhythms race around the smooth contours of tweneboa wood. Samuel Coleman crafts a handsome drum that he names Odo Ntoaso, "infinite love" in the Akan language.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wood djembe drum, 'Tears of Joy'
Tears course down twin faces that nonetheless smile. Exploring the range of human emotion, Nana Adu Amankwapam I sculpts this beautiful djembe from tweneboa wood.
Merchant: NOVICA