Connected Lovers Sese Wood and Aluminum Lover Sculpture from Ghana _artisan--novica-artisan-103 A globe of agate is

A globe of agate is crowned by two beads of peridot separated by a sterling silver beaded spacer

The wax mixture creates a barrier that keeps the different fill colors in the design separate during firing

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these Indian earrings feature handcrafted wave motifs in sterling silver created by local artisans

This unique design from Peruvian artisan Alfredo Falcon features maroon knit with camel collar

Connected Lovers Sese Wood and Aluminum Lover Sculpture from Ghana _artisan--novica-artisan-103 A globe of agate isEvoking traditional African fertility dolls, this sculpture is created by Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng. He carefully hand carves this sculpture from sese wood, depicting two lovers that sit side by side on a bench. One holds a baby in her arms, but they both hold each other, as their heads stretch upward and join together. This sculpture is given a black polished finish, accented with pieces of intricately embossed aluminum. materials: Sese wood,