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Crafted from ceramic and painted by hand in the style of Talavera handicrafts, this wall cross is created by Mexican artisan Juana Ponce. She draws inspiration from traditional Spanish designs to create this faithful piece of wall decor.

A beautiful way to express your Christian faith, this ceramic wall cross is created by Fernando and Magali Pedro in Mexico. They work in the traditional Oaxacan art form called barro negro or "black clay". The dark color and slightly metallic sheen are achieved by polishing the clay's surface with a quartz stone before the cross is fired in the kiln.

Let the traditional and spiritual customs of the Armenian region enter your home through this sublime Daghdghan wall accent made with classic methods that capture the beauty of the region's artistry. Master artisan Stepan Ohanyan uses ceramic to craft this amulet of good luck, whose cotton cord joins each piece to create a beautiful artwork composed of cross and pomegranate details, symbolizing majesty and romance.

This charming wall cross from the Contreras Family is made of ceramic and painted by hand in the time-honored majolica style. The cross features a dainty folk art Maria doll in colorful costume against a background of emerald green.

The charming doll originated in Mexico City when many Otomi and Mazahua people migrated to the capital in the 1970s. Due to their unique traditional clothing, the women became known as "Marias." An educational program was established for them and artist Diego Rivera's daughter, Guadalupe Rivera Marin, encouraged crafting these popular rag dolls as a way to generate income in the 1980s. Artisan women took the idea home to their Mazahua and Otomi towns and the dolls became popular throughout Mexico and abroad.

Working in ceramic, Eleazar Leal crafts a beautiful cross for wall display. The trefoil on each end of the Botonee cross represents the three persons of the Christian Trinity — God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Its origins come from European heraldry. Painted by hand, this elegant cross depicts images from a small town in the Mexican sierra where a church can always be found on the town square.

Crafted by hand, this beautiful cross depicts a red rose amid floral motifs. Pedro Alba works in the style of Mexico's traditional Talavera pottery, creating an elegant ceramic cross to display on the wall.

Inspired by the flora and fauna of Guatemala, these little crosses are hand-painted with tropical details and glazed in glossy purple, aqua, blue, orange, yellow and green. Using the wood-fired terracotta process, artisan Jose Arriola crafts these festive cross ornaments in Antigua Guatemala, where his family has produced handicrafts for more than 100 years. Keep the little crosses safe the rest of the year with the included cotton pouch.

Add a statement of faith to the Christmas tree with these cross ornaments, decorated by hand over their brilliant aqua, purple, blue, yellow, orange and green glaze. Jose Arriola crafts the set of 6 using the wood-fired terracotta process, and his color palette derives from the festive traditional textiles of Guatemala.