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Wood Sculpture

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NOVICA's Wood Sculpture Collection. The oldest known wood sculpture dates to about 12,000 years ago. Even before that time, humans carved wood to create utensils and objects of worship. Today, global artisans preserve ancient woodworking traditions and techniques as they create unique handcrafted traditional and contemporary wood sculptures.

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Flora

Jul 30, 2020

Truly impressed

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The most beautiful horse, with very lifelike details, and an added grace, couldn't imagine anything more impressing. Beautiful wood, an artwork of high standard. This is my second horse from Bali, I have bought one from another artist before, both sculptures are of exceptional quality. It always makes me happy to look at them.

Richard

Feb 27, 2017

Delightful!

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This was intended for a friend who loves our Siamese kitten but whose apartment does not allow pets. It's really lifelike, evidently - I unpacked it to check for any shipping damage, and almost immediately our kitten chewed off the tops of its ears! So I am now doing cosmetic surgery and it will occupy a place in my home instead (joining other Balinese carvings that various members of the family have brought back over the years). A really charming ornament.

Aaron

Oct 31, 2021

Great depiction of a mallard hen

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It's not easy to find a good quality depiction of a mallard hen -- most statuettes are of the drake -- perhaps because the markings on the hen are delicate and subtle. The artist has done a wonderful job here, and I'm very happy with it. It occupies an honored place in our home.

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Wood Sculpture

Rare local woods have inspired this worldwide collection of wood sculptures by artisans from every corner of the globe. From the Andes to Indonesia and Ghana, NOVICA has assembled a vast collection of wood sculptures from artists like Ghana’s Nana Frimpong. A master artisan whose work has garnered worldwide acclaim, he works in a traditional Ashanti style unique to his native land. After studying with his father he furthered his art under the guidance of Professor Ablade Glover. He has used his art to realize his dream of educating his children, and spread his message of peace through his intricate wood sculptures distributed around the world by NOVICA. A truly worldwide collection of unique wood sculptures to enhance any home décor style.

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