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'Colonial Town' - Fair Trade Christianity Iron Wall Art from Central Am
Depicted in silhouette colonial details evoke a traditional town in Guatemala. A church nestles in the shadow of tall volcanoes. Byron Toscano creates this handcrafted wrought iron work of art to display on the wall.
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A colorful peacock struts his stuff on the cover of this journal from Vidushini in India. The artisan paints the front cover by hand in the traditional Gond folk art style which was once used to adorn the walls and floors of a home. The journal is...
Check priceOur Values,'Artisan Crafted West African Adinkra Theme Throne Ottoman'
Elegantly carved from sese wood, the Sankofa symbol lends its fluid grace to this throne ottoman. Kwasi Asante creates a delightful design filled with significance. A Ghanaian adinkra symbol, the Sankofa bird reaches into the past and returns with...
Check priceShadow Drummer,'Sese Wood Drummer Sculpture from Ghana'
Playing an African rhythm, a drummer is depicted in this sculpture from Ghana. Designed by Felix Senyor, the sculpture is carved by hand from sese wood, given a black and white polished finish. For an artistic touch, the drummer's torso middle...
Check priceMoche Captive,'Decorative Peru Archaeology Ceramic Moche Replica'
A captive with hands tied behind his back is guarded by a cat-like personage with human arms and legs. Or perhaps the creature is comforting him. Walter Jose Acosta creates a ceremonial vessel in the style of Peru's pre-Inca Moche people. This...
Check price'Hand-Carved Natural Felsite Stone Sculpture of Khachqar'
The striking and ancient beauty of this sculpture carved entirely by hand from felsite stone is a testament to the skill and artistry of the Armenian duo Ruben and Karen Ghazaryan. Khachqars, or stone crosses, are primarily associated with the...
Check price'Aztec Calendar in Tan' - Archaeological Ceramic SunStone from Mexico
Angel Ceron presents a faithful replica of the Aztec calendar known also as the Sun Stone. According to pre-Hispanic beliefs there have been a total of five suns including the current one. It is said the previous four together with humans were...
Check price'Small Ochre Aztec Calendar' - Mexico Archaeological Ceramic Placque
Angel Ceron recreates the elaborate stone sculpture known as the Aztec Calendar or Sun Stone. Discovered in Mexico City the original massive stone is on display in the National Museum of Anthropology and History. The Aztecs (or Mexica as they called...
Check priceCeramic mask, 'Quetzalcoatl in Teotihuacan'
A yellow serpent with jade green feathers crowns this intriguing mask from the ancient city of Teotihuacan. A highly revered deity in Mexico's ancient civilizations Quetzalcoatl was related to the gods of wind dawn merchants knowledge and art. Angel...
Check priceOaxaca Dragon,'Dragon Inspired Copal Wood Alebrije from Oaxaca Mexico'
Like Mexican culture in general, many Oaxaca alebrijes reveal a mixture of European and indigenous influences. This copal wood carved alebrije from the Central Valleys of Oaxaca depicts a blue and orange dragon, from European lore, with the colors...
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