Touring Africa really or virtually- there are two things to it that you can never avoid: the wildlife and the handicraft. Africa defines itself with these two major parameters. And the more interesting fact is that African wildlife has even inspired African handicrafts. In the entire African continent, each nation has...
As a handicraft collector I had always been fascinated most by the masks of each region. History of humanity says that the existence of the concept of mask is very old and each tribe holds their own belief in them. Accordingly the design, art work, craft and the usage had...
African handicraft is admired all over the world for its intricate hand carving capabilities. Whether it is masks, sculptures or jewelry, their hand carving in each of this handicraft has details, style, theme, ritual and tradition. African mask is very interesting in its history and much diversified in its style. In...
Africa is rich in all sorts of handicraft. Their sculptures on wood have been acclaimed by the world since ages. African people have created several types of hand crafted sculptures on wood. Their masks are creative, arty and cultural. Their human figurines are stylized and sensual. And their animal sculptures...
As a handicraft collector from various nations across the globe, I have seen diversified hand crafted things created creatively by human beings. Handicraft is one of the closest ways of showcasing God gifted talent that comes out through hand in synchronization with head, heart, eyes and many more senses. Amongst various...
Africa has a long tradition of creating imaginative and thought provoking art. This includes the tribal carving, paintings and banana leaf arts, kitchen items and wood sculpture. African wooden handicrafts offer you the chance to own a magnificent piece of African heritage. If you are slogging through an undergrowth of predictable...
There are several types of handicrafts available in our world. There are paintings, carvings, moldings, so on and so forth. In each of these categories there is again so much diversity. Take the example of carvings. Carvings can be on wood, stone or any hard or semi hardened metal or...
African masks are considered one of the most beautiful handicrafts in the world of art and craft. But in Africa the existence of mask is not only about art and craft. Of course art and craft is a part of it but African masks has a rich history as well. In...
Carving was the first and foremost art that human civilization had adapted and developed on from time to time. There are certain interesting facts about carving. Sculptures of human figurines and carvings of motifs have been common worldwide among artisans of several nations. But animal sculptures are very less carved...
African Handicraft starts and completes itself with the Wooden Sculptures. A tour of African Wooden statue can hold your admiration for a lifetime. So vast and so beautiful the creations are. The characteristic sculpture of Africa that forms the largest part of primitive art can be seen as early as 500...
