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Javanese artist Anton Papo uses pencil, ink and acrylic on canvas to create this captivating naif painting inspired by his obsession with elephants. “These majestic animals are destined to be captured in an artistic form,” he says. “There are many different types with distinctive anatomical characteristics, and each country and continent has its own unique species. Elephants have been, and will always be an inspiration in art.”

Bali artisan Made Sri takes a simple design and elevates it to art with brilliant execution. This lovely cuff bracelet is formed of a slender band of sterling silver with a hammered finish. Centering the cuff are two one-carat amethyst stones with a classic rectangular cut. The gemstones are oriented differently--one vertically and one horizontally--for a unique asymmetrical look.

Akwele Suma takes her inspiration for this bracelet from the emergence of the sun at dawn and its rays across the sky. "Each day is a new beginning, we can always start fresh," shares the Ghanaian artist. She crafts the bracelet by hand, cutting paper from different printed sources and rolling them into spindles that alternate with sese wood beads.

The artist uses the paper at hand so paper colors will vary, making each design a unique example of handcrafted art. These beads receive a protective coat of clear nail polish.

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.