Taiwo and Kehinde (Twins)
$175.002 beautiful, handcrafted shadowboxes in 4 x 10 frames. The interior is designed in African fabric. The name of the figurines encased within are twins called “Taiwo and the second is Kehinde”. In the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, the second born twin is considered the eldest. Taiwo is sent out first (born first) by Kehinde to judge if the world is safe and beautiful.
Tamika
$155.00Beautiful, handcrafted Shadowbox in an 11 x 14 frame. The Interior is designed with African fabric. The canvas encased in the shadowbox is named “Tamika”, which means “child of great beauty”. This beauty depicts the black woman, who always walks in God’s light. She is bold enough, she is strong enough, she is smart enough. This is a lady who possesses grace and dignity. Never underestimate her.
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?
The Thinker
$155.00Beautiful, handcrafted Shadowbox in an 8 x 10 frame. The Interior is designed with a gorgeous African fabric. The carving encased in the shadowbox is called “The Thinker”, The pose is one of deep thought and contemplation, and the statue is often used as an image to represent philosophy.
The Thinker – Ghana
$865.00Beautiful, handcrafted Shadowbox in a 20 x 28 frame. The Interior is designed with African fabric. The figurine encased in the shadowbox is called “The Thinker”, The pose is one of deep thought and contemplation, and the statue is often used as an image to represent philosophy. This Carving hails from Ghana.
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.
Violin
$1,475.00Beautiful, handcrafted Shadowbox in a 24 x 36 frame. The Interior is designed with music fabric. The musical instrument encased in the shadowbox is a violin. The violin is typically comprised of spruce or maple and was first built in the 16th century in Italy. Andrea Amati (1505-1577) is considered the father of the modern violin and is credited with creating the earliest violins that closely resemble the instruments we see today. Some of the greatest violinists are Paganini, Sarasate, Auer, Kreisler, Jascha Heifetz and Hilary Hahn.
West African Elephant
$605.00Beautiful, handcrafted Shadowbox in a 12 x 16 frame. The Interior is designed with African fabric. The mask encased in the shadowbox is a West African elephant. Elephants are majestic creatures and are said to represent strength, good fortune, wisdom, loyalty, and spirituality.
West African Elephant
$475.00Beautiful, handcrafted Shadowbox in a 16 x 16 frame. The Interior is designed with African fabric. The mask encased in the shadowbox is a South African elephant. Elephants are majestic creatures and are said to represent strength, good fortune, wisdom, loyalty, and spirituality.
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.
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.