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Using a rainbow of colors and interesting textures, Ghana's Raphat Asigbey designs this colorful wall mask for your home decor. Hand carved from sese wood by Ghanaian artisans, the mask features decorative aluminum plate on the forehead and brass plate on the cheeks.

A very original decorative wall art featuring a flaming moon with an interesting contrast of colours is designed by Alejandro de Esesarte in Mexico. Every detail of the handmade and hand-painted piece is carefully crafted and the moon conveys tranquility, warmth and beauty.

This awesome, rustic table is hand built from sese wood, and decorated with embossed aluminum and a hand-painted design. With the four green birds and hand-carved details, the design by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu reveals a fantastic new form of flamingo in an unexpected color! This delightful table is as practical as it is interesting, as it folds for easy storage when not in use.

Robert Aidoo-Taylor of Ghana hand crafts this men's leather wristband bracelet. A wide band of brown leather is wrapped at the ends with matching nylon cord. Across the front is a band of braided cream-colored cord bordered by a brown cord on top and bottom.

About his artistic journey, the artisan says: "I am a self-taught artist. In 2012, I ventured into the realm of handcrafted jewelry. I have always used wood in my art and it's exciting to be able to add other materials to achieve something interesting."

The populous neighborhoods located on the hills of Rio de Janeiro are known as favelas and they are always bursting with life and colour. They are Brazilian artist Arnaldo de Moraes' favorite motif which he depicts in abstract style with acrylic paints in striking works of art that marvel.

Titled Favela Preta e Branca Grande in Portuguese.Favelas are populous neighborhoods located on the hills of Rio de Janeiro and one of the best known is Dona Marta, named after saint Martha who is the patron of servants and cooks. Brazilian artist Arnaldo de Moraes recreates this favela in an abstract style with acrylic paints in primary shades of white, grey, red, yellow and blue. The multicoloured houses take over the canvas along with the local residents. In the background stands a popular icon: the statue of Christ the Redeemer, arms opened on the top of the Corcovado hill from where he protects the whole city. Using white, gray and black as primary colours, Brazilian artist Arnaldo de Moraes imprints his style on a scene that lets us inside the everyday life and the typical landscape of a favela in Rio de Janeiro. Simple houses usually made of recycled wood that are the artist's favorite theme are built along the hills. Children with their mothers and neighbors pass each other in the corridors of the neighborhood. Together, they are a tight community. This stunning work of art is crafted with acrylic paints on canvas in an abstract style.

Titled Favela Preta e Branca Média in Portuguese.This abstract painting featuring a primary palette of white, black and grey as well as subtle touches of bright colours depicts a typical favela of Rio de Janeiro and its sea of grouped houses occupy the entire length of the canvas. Using acrylic paints, Brazilian artist Arnaldo de Moraes works the canvas with vigorous strokes that make the scene come alive. The slums of Rio de Janeiro are known as favelas which are neighborhoods renowned for their colourful houses grouped together and covered with street art. Brazilian artist Arnaldo de Moraes finds there an infinite source of inspiration for his abstract paintings depicting favela life and landscapes with acrylic paints on canvas. Brazilian artist Arnaldo de Moraes frequently uses Rio de Janeiro as the main theme for his abstract paintings and especially the favelas or neighborhoods that are famous for their houses grouped together, creating an interesting visual effect on the landscape. He works with acrylic paints on canvas with white, red and black as primary colours.