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Turtle Tune,'Hand Crafted Balinese Coconut Shell Thumb Piano'

A beautifully crafted jempinis wood turtle, with a shell of natural coconut, swims gracefully beneath stainless steel tines in this gorgeous kalimba , or thumb piano, by Balinese artisan Trisna Dewi. Traditionally a musical instrument from Africa, this... more

Novica Handmade Melodic Gangsa Wood Statuette

The gangsa is a melodic instrument mainly used in traditional Balinese and Javanese music. more

Sese Wood 'Man from the North' Sculpture (Ghana)

Eric Darko portrays a man with his harmonic muse in a lyrical sculpture. The man plays the 'kora,' a string instrument from northern Ghana, artistically recreated in this abstract sculpture. more

Novica Handmade Sacred Sound Leather And Wood Drum

Dionisio Quilla brings us another stunning handcrafted instrument made from cumaru wood and leather. Its elegant design will add a charming touch to your musical evenings. more

Melodic Gangsa,'Hand-Painted Albesia Wood Statuette'

The gangsa is a melodic instrument mainly used in traditional Balinese and Javanese music. Anak Agung Ary in Bali hand carves this musician and his gangsa from local albesia wood, hand painting the figure in bright colors with an attractive distressed... more

Turn,'Hand Carved Mahogany Wood Pen'

Working with reclaimed pieces of mahogany wood, Christian Vasquez in Costa Rica creates this handsome pen. The hand-crafted writing instrument will make any correspondence feel a little bit special. The pen take a standard Bic ballpoint refill. more

'Whimsical Hand-Painted Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru'

Energetic and raucous, a band of different animals with bulging eyes gathers together as they play music on traditional Andean instruments as well as more mainstream instruments. Peruvian artisan Erika Ulloa creates this whimsical scene, crafting each... more

Rhythmic Kempul,'Albesia Wood Statuette with Music Motif'

Similar to a gong, the kempul is a traditional Balinese percussive instrument. Anak Agung Ary in Bali hand carves this musician and his kempul from local albesia wood, hand painting the figure in bright colors with an attractive distressed finish. more

Ceng Ceng,'Hand Carved Albesia Wood Statuette'

This charming figure plays the ceng ceng , a percussive instrument used in Balinese ceremonies. Presented by Anak Agung Ary, the statuette is hand carved from albesia wood, painted in bright colors, and treated with a distressed finish. more

Harmonious Rod,'Artisan Hand Crafted Teak Wood Stainless Steel Tambourine'

The unmistakable jangle of a tambourine is the perfect way to add a sharp percussive twang to your next casual jam. Indonesian artisan Trisna Dewi crafts this instrument of beautiful teak wood with two rows of bright, stainless steel cymbals. A natural... more

Wood sculpture, 'Man from the North' - Artisan Crafted Wood Sculpture

The kora is a string instrument similar to the guitar used primarily by people of the northern region of Ghana. Eric Darko portrays a man with his harmonic muse. The lyrical sculpture suggests an intoxicating melody. more

Chiming Symphony,'Teak Wood and Stainless Steel Xylophone from Bali'

Inspired by traditional Balinese dancing as a young girl, artisan Trisna Dewi loves creating musical instruments influenced by the music she grew up enjoying. Using rich teak wood, she hand carves the base of the xylophone before adding the calibrated... more

Dance in the Andes,'Hand Painted Wood Retablo from Peru'

Colorful plaster figurines dance and play musical instruments in this stunning retablo from Jesus Urbano of Peru. Hand-painted floral motifs decorate the wood doors which open onto the cheerful scene. more

Soft Tone,'Handmade Albesia Wood Statuette from Bali'

A popular percussive instrument in Indonesia, the gong is played in Indonesian orchestras. Anak Agung Ary in Bali hand carves these musicians and their gongs from local albesia wood, hand painting the figures in bright colors with a distressed finish. more

Warm Star,'Hand-Carved Tweneboa Wood Djembe Drum from Ghana'

Ghana's tradition and music are depicted in the details that embellish this wood djembe drum crafted by Robert K. Ghartey. Hand-carved from tweneboa wood, the instrument presents a natural color and black cords. The top features goatskin affixed with... more

'Wood Sculpture of Meera Mirabai Hand-Carved in India'

A devotee of the Hindu god Krishna, Meera was a mystic poet also known by the name of Mirabai. She is depicted playing a traditional Indian musical instrument in this fabulous sculpture designed by artisans Motilal and Ayush and hand-carved from kadam... more

'Wood Djembe Drum with Giraffe Hand-Carved Motifs from Ghana'

Djembe drums originally come from West Africa and are skin-covered instruments with ropes that are used for different ceremonies. Ghanaian artisan Robert K. Ghartey designs this djembe drum crafted from tweneboa wood, goatskin, iron rings and woven... more

Kendang Beleganjur,'Balinese Albesia Wood Figurine with Music Motif'

Anak Agung Ary's charming figurine depicts a man playing the kendang , a percussive instrument used in Balinese ceremonies. The artisan hand carves the figurine from local albesia wood, painting him in colorful hues of red, black, and gold. more

Wood sculpture, 'Call to Unity' - Unique Abstract Wood Sculpture

Lifting a horn the musician seems to become one with his instrument. Throughout West Africa the horn is used to call members of a community together. Designed by Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo the image is carved by hand and polished to a sheen. West African... more

Creative Die,'Hand Carved Raintree Wood Pen Holder from Thailand'

Keep track of your pens, pencils, and markers with this creative office accessory from Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk. Hand crafted from raintree wood, the die is perfect for holding all your writing instruments. Flip the die to another side for more... more

Balinese Flutist,'Signed Suar Wood Flutist Sculpture from Bali'

Wearing traditional Balinese attire, a flutist sits on the ground as he plays on his instrument. Designed by Wayan Rendah, this beautiful sculpture is hand-carved from a single piece of suar wood. You'll appreciate the high attention to detail and rich... more

'Kora Player II' Original Artwork

Music banishes sorrow as a man plays the kora a stringed instrument of Northern Ghana. Proudly wearing traditional kente cloth he plays sweet melodies and sings. Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboa portrays him in oils and ink on calico adding cutouts of kente... more

'Turtle-Theme Mahogany and Coconut Shell Maraca from Bali'

Hand-painted with the image of a swimming turtle, this charming maraca is crafted of mahogany wood and coconut shell. Bali's Trisna Dewi presents this percussion instrument, perfect as home decor or for playing lovely rhythms. more

Novica Handmade Ceng Ceng Wood Statuette

This charming figure plays the ceng ceng, a percussive instrument used in Balinese ceremonies. Presented by Anak Agung Ary, the statuette is hand carved from albesia wood, painted in bright colors, and treated with a distressed finish. more

Anopa Nsoman,'Handcrafted Tweneboa Wood Djembe Drum from Ghana'

Ghana's culture and beauty are depicted in the traditional details that embellish this wood djembe drum crafted by Robert K. Ghartey. Hand-carved from tweneboa wood, the instrument presents a natural brown color and black cords. The top features... more

Novica Handmade Soft Tone Wood Statuette

A popular percussive instrument in Indonesia, the gong is played in Indonesian orchestras. Anak Agung Ary in Bali hand carves these musicians and their gongs from local albesia wood, hand painting the figures in bright colors with a distressed finish. more

Handmade Wood Statuette, 'Didgeridoo Woman' (Indonesia)

In this appealingly minimalist statuette, artisan Made Pastika has depicted a Balinese woman in traditional garb, carrying a didgeridoo. The didgeridoo is a wind instrument developed by indigenous Australians perhaps over 1,000 years ago. more

Balinese Tune,'Handmade Teak Wood and Stainless Steel Xylophone from Bali'

Trisna Dewi brings the clear tones of this teak wood and stainless steel xylophone from Bali straight to your doorstep. The beautiful percussion instrument is hand crafted and features eight steel bars for a full octave of notes. Two mallets for... more

Novica Handmade Kendang Beleganjur Wood Figurine

Anak Agung Ary's charming figurine depicts a man playing the kendang, a percussive instrument used in Balinese ceremonies. The artisan hand carves the figurine from local albesia wood, painting him in colorful hues of red, black, and gold. more

Novica Handmade Rhythmic Kempul Wood Statuette

Similar to a gong, the kempul is a traditional Balinese percussive instrument. Anak Agung Ary in Bali hand carves this musician and his kempul from local albesia wood, hand painting the figure in bright colors with an attractive distressed finish. more

Coconut Tune,'Handmade Coconut Shell Maraca'

Shake to the rhythm with this handmade maraca. Artisan Trisna Dewi of Bali creates this maraca by hand-carving the mahogany wood handle and coconut shell, which is then filled with beads. Enliven your next jam session with this fun musical instrument. more

Didgeridoo Woman,'Rustic Wood Statuette of Woman with Didgeridoo'

In this appealingly minimalist statuette, artisan Made Pastika has depicted a Balinese woman in traditional garb, carrying a didgeridoo. The didgeridoo is a wind instrument developed by indigenous Australians perhaps over 1,000 years ago. Pastika gives... more