animal carving (19 items)
Iguana Joy
Copal Wood Alebrije Lizard Figurine from Mexico
Iguana Joy, Copal Wood Alebrije Lizard Figurine from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Painted in stunning shades of deep lavender and honey gold, this alebrijereflects the vibrant culture of Mexico. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez craft the iguana from copal wood and decorate it with... read more$79.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Moche Captive
Decorative Peru Archaeology Ceramic Moche Replica
Moche Captive, Decorative Peru Archaeology Ceramic Moche Replica
Walter Jose Acosta
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... read more$94.99Artist: Walter Jose Acosta
Moche Fish
Peru Archaeology Moche Fish Replica Decorative Clay Vessel
Moche Fish, Peru Archaeology Moche Fish Replica Decorative Clay Vessel
Walter Jose Acosta
Swimming sinuously down a pre-Hispanic river, an ancient fish flaunts fluted gills, bright eyes and a flirty tail. Walter Jose Acosta depicts the beautifully-detailed creature in a ceremonial vessel... read more$107.99$97.19Artist: Walter Jose Acosta
Moche Prisoner
Peru Archaeology Moche Prisoner Replica Clay Vessel
Moche Prisoner, Peru Archaeology Moche Prisoner Replica Clay Vessel
Walter Jose Acosta
A captive with hands tied behind his back bares his teeth at a curious bird. Walter Jose Acosta creates a ceremonial vessel in the style of Peru's pre-Inca Moche people. This enigmatic replica of an... read more$99.99Artist: Walter Jose Acosta
Blue Iguana
Hand Crafted Folk Art Iguana Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Blue Iguana, Hand Crafted Folk Art Iguana Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Preserving an art form unique to Oaxaca, artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez craft this amazing alebrije sculpture of an iguana. The sculpture is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with myriad... read more$79.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Tlacuache
Handcrafted Ceramic Figurine of Mexican Marsupial Tlacuache
Tlacuache, Handcrafted Ceramic Figurine of Mexican Marsupial Tlacuache
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
An adorable tlacuache, a species of opossum hailing from Latin America, is depicted eating a corn cob in an endearing ceramic figurine skillfully handcrafted by the members of the Angel Ceron Artisan... read more$97.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Calm Kitty
Bali Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of a Relaxed Siamese Cat
Calm Kitty, Bali Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of a Relaxed Siamese Cat
Nengah Sudarsana
There is something about looking at a relaxed cat that makes you relaxed, too. Balinese artisan Nengah Sudarsana captures this in a hand-carved figure of a Siamese cat in repose. He beautifully... read more$64.99Artist: Nengah Sudarsana
Vrkasana Cat
Hand Carved Suar Wood Figure of a Cat in Yoga Position
Vrkasana Cat, Hand Carved Suar Wood Figure of a Cat in Yoga Position
Nengah Sudarsana
The divinity of cats has been acknowledged by many cultures. This sculpture features a feline in a Vrkasana yoga pose. By Nengah Sudarsana, it is carved by had of suar wood.$69.99Artist: Nengah Sudarsana
Red Colima Dog
Ceramic Pre-Hispanic Dog Figurine Handcrafted in Mexico
Red Colima Dog, Ceramic Pre-Hispanic Dog Figurine Handcrafted in Mexico
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
This fabulous ceramic figurine captures the essence of the revered tlalchichi dogs, once cherished companions during Pre-Hispanic times in the Mexican state of Colima. With a vase held gracefully in... read more$89.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Balinese Cat Meditates
Brown Raintree Wood Figure of a Cat in Lotus Position
Balinese Cat Meditates, Brown Raintree Wood Figure of a Cat in Lotus Position
Nengah Sudarsana
Cats have been associated with the divine in many parts of the world. Artisan Nengah Sudarsana of Bali alludes to this with this suar wood sculpture. He beautifully details the dark mask and paws of... read more$64.99Artist: Nengah Sudarsana
Colima Dog with Vase
Handcrafted Ceramic Mexican Pre-Hispanic Dog Figurine
Colima Dog with Vase, Handcrafted Ceramic Mexican Pre-Hispanic Dog Figurine
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
During Pre-Hispanic times, tlalchichis were a prized dog breed hailing from the Mexican state of Colima and are now the stars of this region’s most popular handicrafts. Members of the Angel Ceron... read more$87.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Asian Arowana
Hand-Carved Suar Wood Arowana Fish Sculpture from Bali
Asian Arowana, Hand-Carved Suar Wood Arowana Fish Sculpture from Bali
Sarwaedi
The ancient feng shui doctrine tells us about a majestic sea creature that blesses humans with happiness, love, health and power. Known as the golden dragon of the ocean, the Arowana fish comes... read more$79.99Artist: Sarwaedi
Butterfly Rhythm
Handmade Butterfly-Inspired Pinewood Figurine of a Marimba
Butterfly Rhythm, Handmade Butterfly-Inspired Pinewood Figurine of a Marimba
Jorge Leiton
Music and nature come together to create a country full of rhythm and magic. Inspired by the things that make Costa Rica an amazing place, artisan Jorge Leiton handcrafts a pinewood figurine of the... read more$69.99Artist: Jorge Leiton
Paradise Rhythm
Handcrafted Toucan-Inspired Pinewood Figurine of a Marimba
Paradise Rhythm, Handcrafted Toucan-Inspired Pinewood Figurine of a Marimba
Jorge Leiton
Music and nature come together to create a country full of rhythm and joy. Inspired by the things that make Costa Rica a memorable place, artisan Jorge Leiton handcrafts a pinewood figurine of the... read more$69.99Artist: Jorge Leiton
Elephant Altar
Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Elephant Icon
Elephant Altar, Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Elephant Icon
Eliasu Adams
The ancient Ghanaian sages transmitted their knowledge and spiritual guidance through mystic symbols inspired by nature. Artist Eliasu Adams tells us more about it and his culture, creating a dried... read more$69.99Artist: Eliasu Adams
Sankofa Altar
Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Sankofa Bird Adinkra
Sankofa Altar, Dried Calabash Gourd Statuette with Sankofa Bird Adinkra
Eliasu Adams
The ancient Ghanaian sages transmitted their knowledge and spiritual guidance through mystic symbols known by the region's people as Adinkra. Artist Eliasu Adams tells us more about each of these... read more$69.99Artist: Eliasu Adams
Dragon and Ganesha
Dark Brown Carved Coconut Shell with Ganesha and a Dragon
Dragon and Ganesha, Dark Brown Carved Coconut Shell with Ganesha and a Dragon
Eka
In something so simple as a coconut shell, it is possible to create an intricate carving of an Anantaboga dragon encircling an image of the Hindu deity Ganesha. By Eka, this beautiful open-work... read more$89.99Artist: Eka
Barewa
Hand Carved Rubberwood Horned Antelope Mask from Ghana
Barewa, Hand Carved Rubberwood Horned Antelope Mask from Ghana
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
From the Hausa word for 'antelope', this barewa is hand carved from local rubberwood by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He decorates the base of the antlers with textured aluminum plate and adds... read more$94.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Gallant Bird
Traditional Bird African Wood Mask in Brown and Black Tones
Gallant Bird, Traditional Bird African Wood Mask in Brown and Black Tones
Akoma of West Africa
African mythology relates birds to fertility and prosperity. Drawing inspiration from this ancient symbolism, Ghanaian artisans hand-carve a traditional African mask in brown and black tones. The top... read more$79.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa