global gifts

Three figures hold the weight of the world on their backs in this unique sculpture from West Africa's Kwasi Asante. Crafted from sese wood, the figures seem to rise from the earth in order to balance a mysterious globe that peeks through a round black cage.

Throughout history, doves have inspired messages of peace and unity. Balinese artisan Made Wirata also draws inspiration from these winged friends to hand-carve a suar wood sculpture of two loving doves atop a globe.

""Where there is love, there will be love. Where there is love, there will be a feeling of peace, both within yourself, your family, and society in the world," says the artisan. "I hope the world will always be at peace. When the world experiences peace, a harmonious world will be created, and the economy will be improving, as part of a peaceful world.

"If we look at the character of doves, we know why they were chosen as a symbol of peace," the artisan continues. "Doves do not like to kill when looking for food, and do not like to fight when attacked by predators.

"Now, in the world, there is so much strife between humans, so much murder, greed, and injustice. Hopefully, humans can imitate the character of the dove sharing feelings of affection, tenderness, and love. This is how the world will become peaceful and serene."

Hands clasped in harmony, two dancers form an unbroken circle of peace. Born of the limitless imagination of Nyoman Karsa, this suar wood sculpture symbolizes earthly peace, harmony and intimacy.

The slender supple forms of a couple romancing are expertly rendered by master carver, Wayan Rendah. This abstract artwork has been created from the beautiful noble wood known as suar. This piece represents a new creativity and the fusion of style that results from global art contact. A harmonious piece with a gentle glowing presence for any home setting.

Combining form and function to create something that is unique and timeless, artisan Nengah Sudarsana hand-carves this charming back scratcher from native suar wood. First employed by the ancient Chinese, back scratchers are a practical tool that have been used by people from all walks of life across the globe for thousands of years. The artisan completes his design in a natural brown finish, featuring the face of a friendly gecko.

Combining form and function to create something that is unique and timeless, artisan Nengah Sudarsana hand carves this attractive scratcher from native suar wood. First employed by the ancient Chinese, back scratchers are a practical tool that have been used by people from all walks of life across the globe for thousands of years. The artisan completes his design naturally, with an elegant lotus flower at one end, and a long slender hand used for scratching at the other.

Combining form and function to create something that is unique and timeless, artisan Nengah Sudarsana hand carves this attractive scratcher from native suar wood. First employed by the ancient Chinese, back scratchers are a practical tool that have been used by people from all walks of life across the globe for thousands of years. The artisan completes his design naturally, with a cute smiling dachshund dog face at one end, and the paw used for scratching at the other.

Combining form and function to create something that is unique and timeless, artisan Nengah Sudarsana hand carves this attractive scratcher from native suar wood. First employed by the ancient Chinese, back scratchers are a practical tool that have been used by people from all walks of life across the globe for thousands of years. The artisan completes his design naturally, with a cute smiling cat face at one end, and the paw used for scratching at the other.