couple sculpture

These stunning sculptures depict horses that are hand-carved from albesia wood. Presented by Indonesian artisan Togog Suyasa, the pair features wood runners that allow them to rock back and forth. The horses are inspired by Nila Ambara, a smart horse that belonged to Rangga Lawe, who was the most renowned knight of the ancient Majapahit Kingdom. Because of Nila Ambara, Indonesian horses are associated with independence and strength.

Although its definitions and interpretations may vary, in some Mesoamerican traditions a nahual is a spirit animal, or even a person who has the ability to shapeshift into that animal. Mexico's Aguilar Artisan Workshop creates this remarkable sculpture of a conjoined couple with the body of a pink peacock. The fanciful sculpture is formed by hand from local clay before being dried, painted, and fired at high temperatures.

A mooing cow with a couple of birds standing next to its legs is depicted by Uzbek artisan Fitiev Valery Gennadievich in a charming figurine crafted from ceramic with a combination of natural and glazy finishes. Designed with an oval base, the gorgeous decorative accent is completed with a bell on the cow's neck and decorated with hand-painted purple spots.

The underworld dresses itself with a romantic and passionate aura, the same that surrounds this ceramic sculpture by master artisan Jorge Escamilla. Inspired by love, Jorge works with classic techniques to create this wondrous piece, depicting a couple of Catrines—famous Day of the Dead icons—in a loving stare. With one figure wearing a classic suit and the other a traditional dress, the hand-painted pieces are joined on a heart-shaped base.