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'A Loving Mother,' statuette
NOVICA
Cradling her baby at her breast, she nourishes the infant, their bodies seeming to meld. A loving mother shares an innate, psychic connection with her child. Luh Mas Sri Pertamiari sculpts the voluptuous contours of richly-grained suar wood. It is a realistic celebration of motherhood.
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'Accent,' cushion covers (pair)
NOVICA
Sleek white cotton borders these attractive pillow shams, woven of fragrant medong fibers. Their rich texture forms an exotic counterpoint to the smooth cotton in these pale, cool decorator accessories. Handcrafted by Liem Hauw, each features a zipper closure. Fiber content: 95% mendong, 5% cotton. Cotton pillows filled with soft capok are included.
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'Acrobatic Dolphins III,' statuette
NOVICA
A pair of dolphins arch their backs in acrobatic elegance, their supple bodies hand-carved with sublime artistry by Ketut Widen. The crocodile's wood mystic white grain renders an ethereal composition. Contrasting textures enrich this noble piece, as the smooth dolphins balance upon a rugged coral base in a seemingly precarious feat though Widen works with one single piece of wood. A work to exalt nature's artistry, this statuette is certain to evoke fascination.
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'Adoring the Child'
NOVICA
Roses surround the Virgin as she holds little Jesus close to her. Snuggling against his mother's neck, the child gazes lovingly at the world around him. Alberto Torres paints this exquisite Madonna, adding 22k gold leaf to her gown and halo. The painting is framed in cedar wood, carved to represent a retablo, or altarpiece. It, too, is covered in gold leaf. Titled "Adorando al Ni�o" in Spanish.
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'African Hunter'
NOVICA
Arrows at the ready, the hunter patiently awaits its prey. "Africans hunt without the use of guns, in any environment," says Emmanuel Atiamo Yeboa, as he explains the hunting tradition that inspires this work. "African hunters are strong, and very forceful in all areas. They believe in the use of bow and arrows." The artist portrays the hunter through a collage of batik pieces and a palette of oil paints. Arrives stretched. Unframed.
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'Archangel Gabriel the Fisherman'
NOVICA
Saint Gabriel the archangel walks along the banks of a river, carrying his catch. The heavenly messenger represents a pure spirit created by God. In Christian art, the fish is a symbol of water and baptism. It also represents saints who converted many to Christianity, in reference to Jesus' promise to Peter � "I will make you fishers of men." Edgar Aguirre G�mez masterfully replicates the works found in Cuzco's colonial convents and churches with his elegant and reverent oil paintings. Titled "Arc�ngel Gabriel pescador" in Spanish.
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'Archangel Gabriel with Parchment and Pen III'
NOVICA
Wearing a broad-brimmed hat and silk brocade, Saint Gabriel the archangel appears in the style of a Spanish grandee. Young and vigorous, the heavenly messenger represents a pure spirit created by God. Gabriel first appears in the book of Daniel. He appeared to Zachariah to announce the birth of John the Baptist and later to Mary, to tell her she would be the mother of Jesus. The patron saint of communications workers, Gabriel's feast day is September 29. Edgar Aguirre G�mez recreates an inspirational portrait from the Cuzco School of painting.
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'Archangel Gabriel, Soldier'
NOVICA
Wearing a broad-brimmed hat and brocade cape, Saint Gabriel the archangel holds a matchlock gun. He is dressed in the style of a Spanish grandee and represents a soldier in the army of God. Edgar Aguirre recreates an inspirational portrait from the Cuzco school of painting, based on the colonial works found in the city's convents. Titled "Arc�ngel Gabriel soldado" in Spanish.
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'Archangel with Cornucopia III'
NOVICA
An emissary from the heavens descends with a fertile cornucopia in hand. It is a gift from God to assure prosperity in the land. Edgar Aguirre celebrates the classic artistry of the Cuzco School of Religious Portraiture with a vivid depiction of a divine archangel. Working with oils, Aguirre masterfully achieves the chiaroscuro contrasts that distinguished the art of the 17th and 18th centuries. Adorned with gilt accents, the canvas features tiny cracks to preserve the illusion of an antique work of art. Titled "Arcangel con cornucopia III" in Spanish.
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'Arches of Lapa'
NOVICA
A young man strides forcefully across this composition by Mauro Fichman. Located in the neighborhood of Lapa, these stone arches are a famous landmark of Rio de Janeiro, originally constructed during colonial times to serve as an aqueduct. Reflective white surfaces dominate the monochromatic scenery, accentuating the depth of hidden shadows. Printed on neutral Color Mount paper. Features a passe-partout border. Titled "Arcos da Lapa" in Portuguese.
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'Art of Capoeira I' (diptych)
NOVICA
Day or night, the beach is the ideal training ground for capoeira, Brazil's legendary martial art. Pame Rio captures the dynamic energy of two men as they practice to the tunes of traditional instruments. Rio paints with a palette of bright acrylics, delivering a captivating composition rendered in diptych form. Titled "Arte da capoeira I" in Portuguese.
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'Asmariani Ni Luh,' mask
NOVICA
Wearing flowers in her hair, Ni Luh gazes solemnly at the viewer in this mask created by master artisan Ketut Sarwa. In Balinese tradition, Ni Luh is a woman who makes offerings and brings them to the king's temple to offer to the gods. Carved from pule wood and colored with acrylic paints, this mask is a fascinating glimpse of Indonesian tradition.
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'Batik Pink,' cushion covers (set of 3)
NOVICA
Floral patterns adorn a distinctive pink backdrop, resulting in the botanical allure of this set of three cushion covers. The pieces are crafted from 100% rayon, as delicate embroidery characterizes the traditional batik designs of Karyani. A wonderful touch of Bali for the living room or guest bedroom. Featuring zipper closures; cushions not included. Dry clean only.
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'Bima Fights Dragon,' statuette
NOVICA
Bima fears no one as he battles the evil dragon of snake-like body. Bima is one of the five Pandawa brothers and the most charismatic hero of the Mahabrata story. A scene from this battle is hand-carved by Nyoman Subrata in crocodile wood, its mysterious tone and grain ideal for the hero's mystic origin. Subrata's work exudes finesse in every careful detail, including the snake Bima usually wore around his neck. A work of grand artistry set to captivate in any setting.
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'Black Night,' necklace
NOVICA
Night�s hypnotic elegance is framed in sterling silver to render this necklace captivating. Black onyx rests upon a cleverly designed sterling silver encasing for Harish Kathuria creates his jewelry pieces in the tradition of yore. Hailed as a protective stone, black onyx glows to make of this a luminous accent for an elegant attire. .925 Silver.
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