The Musicians
$310.00Beautiful, handcrafted Shadowbox in a 12 x 18 frame. The Interior is designed with music fabric. The figurines encased in the shadowbox represent musicians. Music means different things to different people. For some it is an escape, for others, it brings them closer to their culture. Music can be the fluidity of spirit within oneself. Ask yourself, what does music mean to me?
Kenyan Elephant
$315.00Beautiful, handcrafted Shadowbox in an 8 x 10 frame. The Interior is designed with African fabric. The mask encased in the shadowbox is a Kenyan elephant, crafted by Kenyan artist, Mumia Mwangi. Elephants are majestic creatures and are said to represent strength, good fortune, wisdom, loyalty, and spirituality.
Abla
$350.00Beautiful handcrafted Shadowbox in an 11 x 17 frame. The Interior is designed with African fabric. The figurine encased in the shadowbox is named “Abla”, which means “full figured”. This young lady is from Mauritania, the land of one million poets. Buxom women are revered in Mauritania and the saying there is, “The glory of man is measured by the fatness of his wife.” Abla stands proud to represent the beauty of Mauritania and its people.
Abebi
$350.00Beautiful handcrafted Shadowbox in an 8 x 10 frame. The Interior is designed with a beautiful African fabric. The figurine encased in the shadowbox is named “Abebi”, which means “bringer of joy”, in the Nigeran Language called Yoruba. This young woman brings happiness and pleasure wherever she goes.
Mbara Hunter
$365.00Beautiful, handcrafted shadowbox in a 9 x 12 Frame. The interior is designed in African fabric. The mask encased within is the “Mbara Hunter”. This man is a warrior. He hunts for food and provides protection for his family. This piece is crafted by Ghanaian artisan Awudu Saaed.
Nakia
$390.00“Nakia” is a unique name and comes from ancient Egypt. Nakia means pure and faithful. This is a man who has a good heart and a wonderful character. He is the kind of man that one would put their trust in.
Jaali
$390.00Beautiful handcrafted Shadowbox in a 12 x 16 frame. The Interior is designed with African fabric. The mask encased in the shadowbox is named “Jaali”, which means “Powerful” in the Kenyan language. This man is a leader of men and is revered by his people.
Jazz Duo
$410.00Beautiful, handcrafted Shadowbox in a 12 x 16 frame. The Interior is designed with music fabric. The figurines encased in the shadowbox are a jazz duo. Throughout the 1920’s, jazz seeped into nearly every aspect of American culture. Everything from fashion and poetry to the Civil Rights movement was touched by its influence. For example, the style of clothing changed to make it easier to dance to jazz tunes, with jazz poetry becoming an emerging genre in the era.
Felistas
$425.00Beautiful, handcrafted shadowbox in a 16 x 20 frame. The Interior is designed with African fabric. Encased within the shadowbox is a figurine called “Felistas”, which means “happiness”. This is a young Kenyan woman who is happy and content with her life. She goes about her day-to-day duties with a smile on her face and a humble heart.
Myra
$445.00Beautiful handcrafted Shadowbox in an 11 x 14 frame. The Interior is designed with African fabric. The figurine encased in the shadowbox is a woman practicing the art of Yoga which leads to the union of individual consciousness with that of the Universal Consciousness, indicating a perfect harmony between the mind and body, Woman and Nature. The name of this figurine is “Myra,” which means “myrrh.” Myrrh is a fragrant tree substance that has been used for many things in the past, from perfume to medicine.
Three Sisters
$455.00Beautiful, handcrafted shadowbox in an 11 x 14 frame. The interior is designed with African fabric. Encased within, is a Canvas art called “Three Sisters”. This Canvas depicts the beauty of the African American woman. These beautiful women come in all shapes and shades, bonding with each other as they traverse through life.
