Name: Wood alebrije figurine, Turtle Friend
SKU: 324272

Be Happy African Mask Christmas Ornaments (Set of 3)

Victor Yao Delanyo

(41)

Serenely beautiful, three masks display different arts styles from West Africa. Victor Yao Delanyo carves the lovely trio by hand to use as ornaments. Painted by hand and polished to a high sheen, they carry Delanyo's advice - be happy anytime, anywhere, no matter the situation.

$54.84CAD Wholesale

$54.84CAD
They Are Stealing the Girl Kidnapping the Bride Painting Signed Guatemalan Fine Art

Filiberto Chali

(1)

"I like to show our ancestors' traditions through my art, so that our children realize how different is their life compared to my generation, and older," confides Filiberto Chali. Painting with oils, he tells the story of how a young woman is stolen from her parents' home by her boyfriend and his friends. The only witness to the event is a man with a couple of bottles, perhaps not the most reliable of witnesses.

Kidnapping brides used to be a fairly common practice in San Juan Comalapa, Chali's hometown. The reason for taking her could be anything, from her being underage, her parents not allowing the union, or her not wanting to marry the groom. By kidnapping her, the parents were ultimately obliged to allow their union lest she be deemed unchaste by everyone else. Today the custom continues, but only when there is consent, and then the festivities ensue.

Titled "Se Roban a la Muchacha" in Spanish.

$460.91CAD Wholesale

$460.91CAD
Dancing Cosmos Recycled paper ornaments (Set of 4)

Argentina and Francisco

(10)

These colorful ornaments are perfect for festive occasions. Shaped like rotating concentric circles, they are crafted by hand with recycled newspaper by people with special needs represented by Argentina and Francisco. Each ornament is finished with braided cotton and a granadillo wood bead, preserving the essence of Guatemala traditional art.

Please note there can be slight differences in color, shape and motifs according to the availability of newspaper.

$54.55CAD Wholesale

$54.55CAD
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Cat and Birds Handcrafted Black Cat with Birds Ceramic Decorative Plate

Maria Isabel Cruz

(107)

A happy black cat with two blue birds for friends gazes out from this handcrafted decorative ceramic plate. Designed by Mexican artisan Maria Isabel Cruz, the plate is made using the centuries-old dry rope technique, in which a wax mixture made of magnesium oxide and fat are applied to the outlines of the image or motif prior to glazing. The wax mixture creates a barrier that keeps the different fill colors in the design separate during firing, before burning off to reveal the blackened ceramic beneath. The plate can be hung on a wall for display via the nylon cord on the back.

$66.19CAD Wholesale

$66.19CAD
Speed Car Colorful Wavy Elephant Art Painting from Thailand

Luuk Khang

(1)

In a variety of different colors, wavy forms come together to capture the energy of a speeding race car. Luuk Khang the elephant from Thailand carefully paints this unique abstract composition.

Asian elephants are an endangered species. By making the Asian elephants' paintings widely accessible to the general public, NOVICA hopes to help increase awareness, encourage conservation, and raise significant funds to assist endangered elephants throughout Asia. For more information, please refer to the elephant's biography.

The reverse side of this original painting features the Elephant Conservation Center's seal of authenticity.

Please note: The elephants hold the paintbrush carefully, by the tip of their trunk - which is also the elephants' delicate nose area. Slight smudging, and an occasional water droplet here and there are to be expected on most elephant paintings. We like to consider that these imperfections add to the conversation value of each piece.

$514.47CAD Wholesale

$514.47CAD
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Mayan Monolith Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet in Turquoise from Guatemala

Cristobal Ramirez

(336)

With inspiration from Mayan art and architecture, Cristobal Ramirez of Guatemala designs a marvelous wrap bracelet. A beautiful array of glass beads in colors of blue and turquoise are carefully strung by hand between two lengths of nylon cord that wrap the wrist, closing with a reconstituted turquoise button. Says the artisan, "Mayan architecture is a precious thing. Combining different forms and sizes, it is something precious to admire. It is incredible to think that our ancestors achieved magnificent works without imagining that today they would be the treasure of our country."

$54.55CAD Wholesale

$54.55CAD
Face of Sadness Modern Theatrical Wood Mask

Nyoman Naranata

(51)

Bali's Nyoman Naranata is masterful at capturing human emotion, to then transform it into an admirable work of art. Using manual tools, Naranata carves an exceptional hibiscus wood mask that portrays the force of sadness.

Hibiscus wood exhibits colors ranging from white to light gray, dark gray or even black heartwood. This natural occurrence can rarely be replicated, making each carving exceptionally unique. Please expect slight differences in wood grain color and distribution patterns. Theme and artistic quality remain the same.

$82.27CAD Wholesale

$82.27CAD
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Rainbow Cats Set of 6 Terracotta Hanging Cat Ornaments From Guatemala

Jose Arriola

(218)

There will be no issues with these adorable kitties climbing up your Christmas tree. Jose Arriola crafts this set of six ornaments from terracotta in a rainbow of colors and contrasting floral designs. Each ornament has its own hanging cord and the set comes in a striped woven cotton storage bag. Jose Arriola learned the art of ceramics from his mother. He now owns two different shops where he sells his wares in the Antigua market. His work is inspired by old Mayan traditions and the bright colors of his homeland.

$75.24CAD Wholesale

$75.24CAD
Peace in the World Batik Expressionist Painting with Vibrant Multicolour Palette

Ida Bagus Lawa Bargawa

"Peace can be realized by mutual tolerance and love for one another. This can start from the smallest circle, namely the family. Instill a sense of love and peace from an early age so that in the future there will be mutual respect," artist Ida Bagus Lawa Bargawa confides.

"Peace is always beautiful, always starts with a smile, and any problem can be discussed. Differences are natural and, as long as they don't hurt each other, peace can still be realized. Peace is closely related to mutual tolerance, listening, and understanding, and reducing unnecessary debate is an important key.

"Keep peace and maintain it, because to get it requires a great sacrifice. Peace cannot be maintained by violence, it can only be achieved by understanding peace within ourselves and peace in the world. Peace is a daily, weekly, and monthly process of gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, and quietly building new structures.

"My hope for world peace is that what is an aspiration for the progress of a country will be reflected in the harmonious relations of all countries in this world. For this reason, all countries must be able to help each other stabilize the world's economy. Welfare within a country will have a good impact on the path of world peace."

To illustrate these thoughts and dreams, the artisan brings us a captivating composition made with traditional batik techniques. Crafted in Bali, it is a tribute to peace and unity, depicting joined hands surrounding the world and upholding the peace symbol. Every element adds a message of friendship, love and cooperation.

$592.02CAD Wholesale

$592.02CAD
Zacatlan Flowers Artisan Crafted Talavera Style Creamer and Sugar Bowl Set

Pedro Tecayehuatl

(89)

Flowers blossom with an exuberant feast of colors on this creamer and sugar bowl set designed in the Talavera style of the state of Puebla. The motifs are painted by hand over the ivory-color the ceramic creamer and sugar bowl with a palette that includes yellow-orange, blue, and green flowers over a crisscross network of dots and crosses. Bordered by a black honeycomb, the creamer and sugar bowl come from the 'Zacatlán Flowers' collection designed by Pedro Tecayehuatl.

Talavera is a distinctive art form brought to Mexico by artisans from Talavera de la Reina, Spain. The ceramic artisans of Puebla, Mexico then incorporated Chinese designs, thus creating the blue and oyster-white patterns traditionally associated with Talavera Poblana. Today there are also more "contemporary" designs that include yellow, green, orange, mauve, black and red.

National and international conventions require that a rigorous procedure be followed in the elaboration of authentic Talavera-style ceramics. Each individual piece will be slightly different, and therefore a unique work of art.

$109.70CAD Wholesale

$109.70CAD
Be Peace Original World Peace Project Complex Symbolic Necklace

Mariana Llanes

(56)

Quetzalcoatl, the "feathered serpent" was a revered deity in Mesoamerican myth and legend. Mariana Llanes depicts him as a sterling silver dragon that take its own tail in his mouth. "When one becomes many, they awaken the dragon, and duality emerges — light and darkness, what is mine, yours and belonging to others," ths artist says. "Our differences, survival and the struggles for power.

"By biting its tail, the dragon places all its energy toward understanding who we are and why we're here. It speaks of overcoming one's own ego, of humility.

"For me, the open hands are a beautiful representation of human collabouration. They symbolize friendship, honesty, respect, solidarity and willingness.

"Black crosses flank the hands along with garnet droplets that represent the death and suffering caused by wars. This is in honour of everyone who has died because of war. And it's a prayer that their lives and their blood be seeds that germinate in green fields of conscience, learning, and respect for life and for our differences.

"The spirals speak of life's cyclical nature and of resilience. Of our capacity to learn and change our reality, converting painful experiences into strength and wisdom.

"The feather pendants are symbols of the birds that collect our prayers around the world — for peace, for justice, for equality and the rights of everyone. They carry our voices in their song and they carry our prayers for peace."

The pendant is worn on a beaded gemstone strand of amethyst, iolite, citrine, peridot, carnelian and garnet.

$2,164.78CAD Wholesale

$2,164.78CAD
Patriotic Red White and Blue Hand Woven Nylon Maya Hammock (Double)

Maya Artists of the Yucatan

(86)

This red, blue and white hammock is certain to inspire those with a patriotic heart from several different countries. Woven by hand, this nylon hammock comes from Maya Artists of the Yucatán who create it in the same way they have for centuries.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

$170.22CAD Wholesale

$170.22CAD
World Peace: Shaking Hands, Acrylic on Canvas Peace-Themed Surreal Painting from Java

Aldi

$640.25CAD Wholesale

$640.25CAD
Ebony Sun, Unique Black Sun and Moon Ceramic Mask from Mexico

Georgina Cabrera

(16)

$124.83CAD Wholesale

$124.83CAD
Turtle Friend, Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Turtle Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$106.86CAD Wholesale

$106.86CAD
The Loving Ones, World Peace Project Linoleum Block Print of Loving Couple

Alejandro Camacho

$783.06CAD Wholesale

$783.06CAD
No War, Thai Artisan Crafted Recycled Paper Unique Peace Sculpture

Somyot Sawasdee

(19)

$1,102.72CAD Wholesale

$1,102.72CAD
Red Dragonfly, Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca

Teresita Gonzalez

(44)

$92.67CAD Wholesale

$92.67CAD
Four Faces of Bali, Handmade Hibiscus Wood Wall Art

Made Tresna

(30)

$120.10CAD Wholesale

$120.10CAD
Glittering Snowfall, Embellished aluminium Snowflake Ornaments (Set of 4)

Arti Sharma

(136)

$40.66CAD Wholesale

$40.66CAD
Butterfly Fantasy, Wood Butterfly and Tassel Holiday Ornaments (Set of 4)

Arti Sharma

(136)

$38.77CAD Wholesale

$38.77CAD
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Angel with Roses, Handcrafted Angel with Roses Ceramic Decorative Plate

Maria Isabel Cruz

(107)

$54.84CAD Wholesale

$54.84CAD
The Arts and Guatemala, Cultural Yellow Paper Journal from Guatemala

Gaby Briz

$38.56CAD Wholesale

$38.56CAD
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Magnificent Pegasus, Handcrafted Alebrije Wood Pegasus Statuette from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$361.26CAD Wholesale

$361.26CAD
The Traditions and Guatemala, Cultural Mask-Themed Paper Journal from Guatemala

Gaby Briz

$38.56CAD Wholesale

$38.56CAD
The Arch and Guatemala, Cultural Santa Catalina Arch Paper Journal from Guatemala

Gaby Briz

$38.56CAD Wholesale

$38.56CAD
Atitlan, Cultural Lake Atitlan Paper Journal from Guatemala

Gaby Briz

$41.38CAD Wholesale

$41.38CAD
Perky Blue Parrot, Handmade Blue Parrot Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(81)

$365.04CAD Wholesale

$365.04CAD
The Quetzal and Guatemala, Cultural Quetzal Bird-Themed Paper Journal from Guatemala

Gaby Briz

$38.56CAD Wholesale

$38.56CAD
Howling Coyote, Multicolored Alebrije Coyote Figurine with Geometric Motifs

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$79.43CAD Wholesale

$79.43CAD
The Bus and Guatemala, Cultural Chicken Bus-Themed Paper Journal from Guatemala

Gaby Briz

$38.56CAD Wholesale

$38.56CAD
Lavender Spring, Beaded Amethyst and Peridot Necklace from Thailand

Sukanya Thongperm

(24)

$143.74CAD Wholesale

$143.74CAD
Music Festival, Hand Made Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings

Akwele Suma

(22)

$38.77CAD Wholesale

$38.77CAD
Joy, Recycled paper long necklace

Akwele Suma

(22)

$41.60CAD Wholesale

$41.60CAD
Simply Me, Unique Recycled Paper Beaded Necklace

Akwele Suma

(22)

$55.79CAD Wholesale

$55.79CAD
Golden Dawn, Handcrafted Modern Recycled Paper Beaded Bracelet

Akwele Suma

(22)

$93.62CAD Wholesale

$93.62CAD
Berries, African Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings

Akwele Suma

(22)

$41.60CAD Wholesale

$41.60CAD
Hot Breakfast, Hand Crafted Recycled Paper Dangle Earrings

Akwele Suma

(22)

$38.77CAD Wholesale

$38.77CAD
Textured Stars, Handcrafted Natural Fiber Star Holiday Ornaments (Set of 4)

Blanca Padilla

(17)

$41.38CAD Wholesale

$41.38CAD
Thoughts on Blue, 100% Cotton Dark Blue Cushion Cover with Gray and Blue Lines

Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group

(49)

$65.84CAD Wholesale

$65.84CAD
Merry Trees, Handcrafted Natural Fiber Holiday Tree Ornaments (Set of 4)

Blanca Padilla

(17)

$41.38CAD Wholesale

$41.38CAD
Joyous Bells, Handcrafted Natural Fiber Bell Holiday Ornaments (Set of 4)

Blanca Padilla

(17)

$41.38CAD Wholesale

$41.38CAD

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Wood alebrije figurine, 'Turtle Friend'

Lisa

Jul 31, 2018

Beautiful and charming!!

I'm always happy with the high quality of my NOVICA purchases, and this darling little turtle is no exception! 'He' is a lovely, magically painted talisman - very unique... It's a bonus to be able to support the artisans in this fashion. Thank you, NOVICA!!

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