Novica Africa
Threadwork, 'African Sword of Honor'
Evoking shimmering blue steel, sweeping curves symbolize sharp blades. Randy Abeka Abbam portrays the Adinkra symbol known as Akofena, which means "Sword of Honor." The imagery comes from crossed swords used for generations on the heraldic shields of Ghana.
Merchant: NOVICA
Ebony statuette, 'African Giraffe'
Tall, lean and graceful, the giraffe is forever a symbol of Africa's extraordinary wildlife. Francis Agbete, who carefully carves the giraffe from rich ebony wood, designs this statuette.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wood djembe drum, 'Prosperous Horns'
A burst of color accompanies every beat of this extraordinary djembe drum. First used in Benin for voodoo rituals, djembe drums now enliven celebrations around the world.
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
Threadwork, 'Calabash Festival'
Women with tightly-braided hairdos clutch colorful calabashes in this enchanting work by Randy Abeka Abbam. In eastern Ghana, calabash gourds are used as drums during festivals and funerals. Abbam creates the bright image by patiently gluing cotton thread to a card stock base.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wood mask, 'Bountiful Earth'
Earth colors swirl enticingly across burnished sese wood, evoking the fertile soil and blue waters of West Africa. Carved and painted by hand, this mask represents a deity of the Fang people.
Merchant: NOVICA