Object of Desire: 'Lobi Welcome I' wood stool by Abubakari Alhassan

“The customs of the Lobi people inspire Abubakari Alhassan to replicate this traditional stool, usually reserved for visiting friends. Their tribal name, Lobi, means "children of the forest," and they originate from Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and northern Ghana. They believe it is a sign of respect to offer this stool to guests, as a sign of welcoming hospitality and respect. It is also used in the kitchen when cooking.” www.novica.com

**I’m not a big fan of the crudely made, -obsessively churned out furniture that continues to come out of Ghana and other African countries –in the name of art [more like commerce to me] –but I truly love the stool above, -it’s beautiful. We need more of this type of design –and less of the rushed stools that are littering the internet….because true Ghanaian ‘objets d’art’ –will loose its value.

$129.95 now on sale! $116.96 http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=154958

Art: Eric Nii Addy Jr. (NOVICA)

"I call this boy Isa; he learned to care for cattle from his father. Everyone has a role to play in making this world a better place." Eric Nii Addy Jr

The beautiful painting by artist, Eric Nii Addy Jr is called, 'Isa the Shepherd'' -and can be purchased from - http://www.novica.com/

Art: Glover Darlington (NOVICA)

"This is a symbolic representation of the effort made to stabilize our economy," Glover said of his beautiful painting - 'Stable Trade' (Oil Painting) -it depicts a woman struggling to balance the load she carries on her head. You can purchase this painting and more at -http://www.novica.com/

Enterprise: Tina Quaye at NOVICA

Enterprise: Tina Quaye

"I designed this jewelry set to accentuate women's beauty,"
Tina Quaye.


Jewellery designer Tina Quaye has a large heart. Tina's mission -to use her talents and skills and her beautiful jewellery (they are crafted of onyx, antique ceramic, cow bone, agates, aluminum and smooth glass) to teach underprivileged children was realised in 1996, when she started a program called 'Children In Need'. A descendant of the Ga Mashie royal family, Tina Naa Larmley Quaye -has known hardship, and is helping to make a difference in the life of vulnerable children - by teaching them the traditional art of bead making. You can purchase Tina's beautiful jewellery from http://www.novica.com/