Novica Farmer
Nigerian wood mask, 'Ibo Farmer'
Salihu Ibrahim replicates the striking mask of an Ibo farmer from Nigeria. Carved by hand of sese wood, the mask features a gun between the eyes with a cross above it.
Wool tapestry, 'Women Farmers at Lake Titicaca'
The refreshing waters of Lake Titicaca, in Puno, invite a day of leisure as women watch their men sail on the crystalline expanse. Brown mountains on the horizon frame the composition, embellished by vivid colors that seem to breathe life into the composition.
Wood mask, 'Bountiful Harvest'
Sumptuous curves in textured brass create a sensation of well being. Embellished with gold and crimson, this beautiful personage wears a beaded nose ornament with red cotton tufts. Juliana Akandas creates a mask that protects farmers among the Hausa people of Ghana.
Wood statuette, 'Goddess Sri'
The goddess Sri symbolizes fertility and oversees the planting of rice paddies. In Bali, most of the populace are farmers, so Sri is a very important deity with religious holidays devoted espedcially to her.
Brass wall adornment, 'Welcome Home' (diptych)
A Warli musician plays a welcoming tune as Dhokra farmers return home in this extraordinary diptych from Suman Sonthalia and Aakriti Arts Creations. The woman carries firewood on her head, while the man carries a spade.
'Ancient Ailaoshan Terraces'
A spectacle of pristine elegance, terraces filled with water surround a lowly hut. "Terraces in Yuanyang County, Yunnan (China) are several centuries old and are fully irrigated, with water in them all year round, " explains Akha Jim.