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Hand Painted Angel Wood Sculpture, "Angel of Gratitude"

Product ID: 174759

"One of the customs we have inherited from our Maya ancestors is to give thanks to Ajaw or God every morning when we wake up and before we eat.... more

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"One of the customs we have inherited from our Maya ancestors is to give thanks to Ajaw or God every morning when we wake up and before we eat. We do it by crossing our hands over our heart and bowing, and we also use this gesture to greet our elders," says Jose Canil Ramos as he explains his inspiration. "That's how I came up with the idea of crafting a kneeling angel expressing gratitude the same way we do." Canil carves the sculpture from local pinewood and paints it with vivid detail.

  • 1.34 kgs
  • 2.9 lbs
  • 29 cm H x 16 cm W x 20 cm D
  • 11.5" H x 6.25" W x 7.75" D

  • Pinewood
  • Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Guatemala
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
  • Product ID: 174759
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Jose Canil Ramos
Jose Canil Ramos

Central America

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Atticus

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Oct 08, 2020

“A companion piece to Angel of Hope”

Beautiful and solid carved and painted angel. The two angels together look remarkable.

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Peggy

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Dec 16, 2016

“Amazing”

The sculpture is amazing. Beautifly crafted with wonderful colors.

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Michele

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Sep 28, 2017

“Angel”

I am a huge fan of ALL of Jose Canil Ramoss work, I have a huge collection of his art!

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Nancy

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Apr 07, 2025

“Love it!”

My kitchen has a lemon and chicken theme. This mask is well made and I love the cheerful artistry. The kids know to rub the beak for good luck!

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Atticus

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Mar 16, 2025

“Virgen de Guadalupe”

Beautifully carved and painted as all of JOCARA s works.

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Sheila

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Jan 07, 2025

“Skeleton Nativity”

I found the concept of a skeleton nativity rather bizarre at first. A couple of conversations concerning “thin places,” where life and death, present reality and the spiritual life intersect, brought me to a different understanding. The pieces are beautifully painted.

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Confronting Adversity

Confronting Adversity

Jose suffers from a rare facial nerve paralysis and is currently treating the condition with physical therapy.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

Jose is a very talented wood carver. He first learned when he was just ten years old from his father. This art has been passed down for generations and Jose plans to continue the tradition and teach his son how to carve.

Microcredit Financing

Microcredit Financing

Jose Canil Ramos has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $250 and the most recent for $2100. Proceeds were used to invest in wood, saws, paints, and sandpaper for production.

Moving On Up

Moving On Up

Jose's work helps generate employment opportunities for those in his community. With the sales from NOVICA, he can employ other artisans and help change the lives of his workers.

Job Creator

Job Creator

Jose hires several people in his community which provides them with a stable income for supporting their families.

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"Most of the time I work with the idea of something, rather than with its photo, because I feel it hampers my inspiration and then I'm not happy with the final product."

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