Novica Island
'King of Alengka, ' mask
The menacing fangs of Rahwana command attention in this mask by Nyoman Subrata. According to the great Hindu Ramayana epic, Rahwana is the gigantic ogre-king of Alengka, mythically situated on the island of Sri Lanka.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wood statuette, 'A Woman's Beauty'
She stares languidly into the mirror, her beauty reflected in exquisitely carved details. Mepayas is a Balinese word meaning "to put on makeup, " an act of sacred importance among the island's women as it serves to please the gods and goddesses.
Merchant: NOVICA
Coconut coasters, 'Island Bubbles' (set of 6)
Resembling bubbles, segments of hollow bamboo stems drift cheerfully in space. Ketut Kartika scatters the circles in random patterns on six delightful coasters. Informal and beautiful, they whisper of tropical shores.
Merchant: NOVICA
Amethyst pendant, 'Mystery of the Maltese Cross'
Price: $209.95*
(NOVICA)
Amethyst's lilac mystery centers a Maltese cross by Ana Berredo. Hand-crafted of polished silver, the design is also known as the Cross of Saint John; it is the emblem of the Order of Saint John's Horsemen of the Island of Malta. Berredo presents it as a boldly beautiful pendant.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wood mask, 'Man from Lombok in Orange'
This imposing personage is carved in the style of Lombok, an island east of Bali. Painted by hand, the face wears black and white teardrop on the forehead and emerald green cheeks. Wayan Rita gives the mask a crackled texture that heightens its sense of mystery.
Merchant: NOVICA
Onyx earrings, 'Island Blooms'
Tiny kenyeri flowers bloom along the edge, suggesting the natural allure of the Balinese landscape. At the center lies the mysterious beauty of black onyx, as polished details seem to absorb the luster of finely worked silver.
Merchant: NOVICA