cultural eye (40 items)
-
Chimu Dog
Hand Crafted Peruvian Archaeological Ceramic Dog Sculpture
Chimu Dog, Hand Crafted Peruvian Archaeological Ceramic Dog Sculpture
Walter Jose Acosta
Master ceramist Walter Jose Acosta replicates the art of the Chimu culture with this canine vase. Acosta is faithful to the artistic details and colors favored by the Chimu, who lived in northern Peru... read more$59.99Artist: Walter Jose Acosta
-
Odo Mask
Ghanaian Sese Wood Mask Sculpture with Aluminum Plating
Odo Mask, Ghanaian Sese Wood Mask Sculpture with Aluminum Plating
Rita Addo Zakour
Hand-carved from sese wood, this sculpture depicts a mask of a stunning woman. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour names this original sculpture Odo, an Akan word meaning "love". The woman's... read more$59.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
-
Ancestral Image
Hand Carved Wood Skull Figurine in Yellow from Mexico
Ancestral Image, Hand Carved Wood Skull Figurine in Yellow from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures honored their dead through celebrations and commemorations; after the arrival of the Spaniards, these cultural traditions became fused with the Catholic church's rituals... read more$87.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
-
Guatemalan Red Apple
Wood Red Apple Figurine Hand-Carved & Painted in Guatemala
Guatemalan Red Apple, Wood Red Apple Figurine Hand-Carved & Painted in Guatemala
Victor Hugo Lopez
This gorgeous cypress wood apple figurine brings a burst of color and rich cultural tradition to any space. Guatemalan artisan Victor Hugo Lopez’s masterful painting and carving showcase the prized... read more$19.99Artist: Victor Hugo Lopez
-
Winged Dragon
Hand Carved Wood Dragon Sculpture
Winged Dragon, Hand Carved Wood Dragon Sculpture
Seji Taram
The recurrent theme of the dragon in Balinese art underscores the legendary animal's divinity in their culture, a motif that has not escaped the artistic eye of Seji Taram. Believed to be the guardian... read more$79.95Artist: Seji Taram
-
Eye of Horus
Unique Hand Crafted Cultural Wood Sculpture
Eye of Horus, Unique Hand Crafted Cultural Wood Sculpture
John Barrow
John Barrow designs a stunning interpretation of the legendary Eye of Horus. According to ancient Egyptian traditions, it is said to protect kings in the afterlife and ward off evil. The warm, noble... read more$69.99Artist: John Barrow
-
Powerful Eagle
Wood Bird Sculpture
Powerful Eagle, Wood Bird Sculpture
Wayan Rendah
A vision of profound spiritual impact, this sculpture expresses the artistic reverence of Balinese culture. Wayan Rendah depicts the mighty eagle, unassuming, confident in its plumed stature.... read more$419.99Artist: Wayan Rendah
-
Opulent Peacock
Hand Carved Natural Kadam Wood Sculpture from India
Opulent Peacock, Hand Carved Natural Kadam Wood Sculpture from India
Ashish Mehta
Master woodworker Ashish Mehta carves this detailed sculpture after his vision of a small peacock, opting to replace feathers with intricate cutouts and linear etching. Since losing his father at the... read more$19.99Artist: Ashish Mehta
-
Hot Pink Fish
Mexican Hand-Painted Hot Pink Fish Wood Alebrije Figurine
Hot Pink Fish, Mexican Hand-Painted Hot Pink Fish Wood Alebrije Figurine
Yuli y Alan Canseco
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Mexican culture with this stunning alebrije figurine depicting a hot pink and rosewood fish that showcases the craftsmanship and artistic talent of Yuli and Alan... read more$49.99Artist: Yuli y Alan Canseco
-
Majestic Quetzalcoatl
Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Quetzalcoatl Serpent Figurine
Majestic Quetzalcoatl, Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Quetzalcoatl Serpent Figurine
Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
This exquisite alebrije figurine embodies the grandeur of Quetzalcoatl, the mythical Feathered-Serpent deity of ancient Mesoamerican culture. Vivid hues and meticulous designs hand-painted by Mexico’s... read more$99.99Artist: Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez
-
Angled Eye
Wood Sculpture with Aluminum Accents Hand-Carved in Ghana
Angled Eye, Wood Sculpture with Aluminum Accents Hand-Carved in Ghana
Akoma of West Africa
A face with angled features, embossed aluminum accents and colorful hand-painted dots are the highlights of this spectacular sculpture carved by hand from sese wood in Ghana. The sculpture features an... read more$39.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa
-
Santa Maria Chiquimula
Ceramic Angel Sculpture Painted by Hand in Guatemala
Santa Maria Chiquimula, Ceramic Angel Sculpture Painted by Hand in Guatemala
Monica de Castellanos
Looking to infuse your space with cultural charm? Look no further than Monica de Castellanos' exquisite collection of ceramic sculptures inspired by her Guatemalan heritage and her love for angels.... read more$139.99Artist: Monica de Castellanos
-
Chief Trumpeter
Fair Trade Cultural Wood Sculpture
Chief Trumpeter, Fair Trade Cultural Wood Sculpture
Emmanuel Nyadedzor
With eyes closed, a musician sways to the sound of his music. Daniel Nyadedzor depicts the village's chief trumpeter blowing a hot, sweet tune. He names the hand-carved mask Abenhyefo, meaning... read more$54.99Artist: Emmanuel Nyadedzor
-
Woman in Prayer
Wood sculpture
Woman in Prayer, Wood sculpture
Nyoman Sedayatana
A woman clasps her hands to her forehead as she kneels in prayer. Closing her eyes, her face expresses her devotion to her faith. Nyoman Sedayatana's design is executed as an elegant and graceful... read more$107.99Artist: Nyoman Sedayatana
-
Fanti Mask
Handcrafted Wood Sculpture
Fanti Mask, Handcrafted Wood Sculpture
Rita Addo Zakour
Carved from naturally dried sese wood, this statuette depicts a mask from the Fanti people of central Ghana. Rita Addo Zakour's design details wide eyes, alert to every movement, beneath an ornate... read more$74.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
-
Devoted in Prayer
Wood statuette
Devoted in Prayer, Wood statuette
Wayan Rendah
A woman bends her head with eyes closed in devotion, holding her hands close to her heart. Wayan Rendah captures the intensity of her prayer (muspa) when carving her image from select suar wood.... read more$79.99Artist: Wayan Rendah
-
Ahomka Mask
Ghanaian Sese Wood Mask Sculpture with Aluminum Plating
Ahomka Mask, Ghanaian Sese Wood Mask Sculpture with Aluminum Plating
Rita Addo Zakour
Hand-carved from naturally dried sese wood, this sculpture depicts a rectangular mask resting on a rectangular base. Ghanaian designer Rita Addo Zakour details wide eyes, alert to every movement... read more$79.99Artist: Rita Addo Zakour
-
Africa River Goddess
Artisan Made African Goddess Wood Sculpture
Africa River Goddess, Artisan Made African Goddess Wood Sculpture
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
This eye-catching wood sculpture is the creation of West Africa's Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. Crafted from local sese wood and embellished with white clay for a rustic look, the sculpture depicts an African... read more$117.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
-
Whistling Man
Unique Stone Sculpture
Whistling Man, Unique Stone Sculpture
Wayan Kandiyasa
Whistling a happy tune, a man closes his eyes with the satisfaction of a well-lived life in this inspiring sculpture by Wayan Kandiyasa. The sandstone's natural pigmentation and veins serve Kandiyasa... read more$84.99Artist: Wayan Kandiyasa
-
Raffia Dancer
Raffia Skirt Hand Carved Sese Wood Dancer Statuette
Raffia Dancer, Raffia Skirt Hand Carved Sese Wood Dancer Statuette
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Graceful and lithe, Abdul Aziz Mohamadu's dancer seems captured in motion in this statuette. The figure is carved from local sese wood and wears a raffia skirt. The lines and elegance of the dancer's... read more$79.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
-
Mayan Midwife
Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of a Mayan Woman from Guatemala
Mayan Midwife, Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of a Mayan Woman from Guatemala
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
Guatemalan artisan Nicolas Chavez Sojuel designs a sculpture to depict a Mayan midwife standing atop a base, carving it by hand of cedar wood. Small details, such as the decorations on her clothing... read more$469.99Artist: Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
-
Kayayo Porter
Mahogany Wood Sculpture of an African Porter from Ghana
Kayayo Porter, Mahogany Wood Sculpture of an African Porter from Ghana
George Obeng
Hand-carved of mahogany wood with a keen eye for detail, this sculpture depicts a woman as she carries goods atop her head. Walking to the market, she has her young child slung over her back. George... read more$154.99Artist: George Obeng
-
Ancient Healer
Signed Wood Sculpture of Indonesian Healer
Ancient Healer, Signed Wood Sculpture of Indonesian Healer
Wayan Rendah
Deep wrinkles above his eyes and on his cheeks mark this portly figure as a venerable elder. Wayan Rendah in Bali designs and carves the suar wood sculpture, which depicts an ancient Indonesian... read more$84.99Artist: Wayan Rendah
-
Happy Dragon
Hand-Painted Wood Dragon Alebrije from Mexico
Happy Dragon, Hand-Painted Wood Dragon Alebrije from Mexico
Teresita Gonzalez
This happy dragon alebrije from Mexico is handcrafted of copal wood, featuring an intricate shape with a slithering tongue coming out of its mouth. Teresita Gonzalez presents the figurine, painted by... read more$127.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
-
Buddha in Peace
World Peace Project Wood Sculpture Hand-Carved in India
Buddha in Peace, World Peace Project Wood Sculpture Hand-Carved in India
Motilal and Ayush
Created for the World Peace Project, this exceptional Buddha closes his eyes as he peacefully prays for the world, raising his hand to bless his devotees in this magnificent sculpture designed by... read more$279.99Artist: Motilal and Ayush
-
Skiing for America
Handcrafted Bamboo Root and Teak Wood Skiing Duck Figurine
Skiing for America, Handcrafted Bamboo Root and Teak Wood Skiing Duck Figurine
Ira S.
The stunning and snowy American landscapes are not only a delight to the eyes but also a home for diverse winter sports that inspire a cute duck. Handcrafted by Ira S. in Bali, this bamboo and teak... read more$69.99Artist: Ira S.
-
Elephant Ride
Wood Sculpture of An Elephant Ride Hand-Carved in India
Elephant Ride, Wood Sculpture of An Elephant Ride Hand-Carved in India
Ashish Mehta
Elephant rides have always been an iconic attraction in India that artisan Ashish Mehta depicts in exquisite detail in this sculpture carved by hand from kadam wood with jali-style accents. Transport... read more$179.99Artist: Ashish Mehta
-
Oaxaca Bull
Handpainted Copal Wood Alebrije Bull Sculpture
Oaxaca Bull, Handpainted Copal Wood Alebrije Bull Sculpture
Zeny and Reyna
This captivating copal wood alebrije sculpture of a majestic bull is exquisitely crafted by skilled artisans, Zeny and Reyna. Its vibrant colors, including shades of blue and purple, breathe life into... read more$89.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
-
The Flute Player
Hand Carved Wooden Statuette of Balinese Flute Player
The Flute Player, Hand Carved Wooden Statuette of Balinese Flute Player
Wayan Rendah
Playfully catching the end of his sarong with his toes, a young Balinese man plays his flute idly. His eyes are closed, and his position is one of utter relaxation and ease. The talented Wayan Rendah... read more$139.99Artist: Wayan Rendah
-
Our Children
Black and Grey Beaded Skull Figurine with Huichol Symbols
Our Children, Black and Grey Beaded Skull Figurine with Huichol Symbols
Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
The diamond-shaped talismans are known as the "eyes of God" come together to form a rrurabe, one of the guardian stars that accompany the shaman. Children's faces peek out around it.... read more$279.99Artist: Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
-
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
-
Death and Folklore
Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine
Death and Folklore, Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Skulls are a recurrent theme in Mexican handicrafts, reflecting the convivial and familiar attitudes of the Mexican people towards death. Artisans in San Martín Tilcajete in the state of Oaxaca apply... read more$54.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
-
Blue Death
Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Skull Figurine from Mexico
Blue Death, Artisan Crafted Blue Wood Skull Figurine from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Mexico's Day of the Dead festivities are unlike any other country's, but skulls are part of the national shared imagery and are a favorite subject for artisans all year. After this hand carved copal... read more$54.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
-
Animal Orchestra
Whimsical Hand-Painted Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru
Animal Orchestra, Whimsical Hand-Painted Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru
Erika Ulloa
Energetic and raucous, a band of different animals with bulging eyes gathers together as they play music on traditional Andean instruments as well as more mainstream instruments. Peruvian artisan... read more$109.99Artist: Erika Ulloa
-
Ocotlan Owl
Multicolored Owl Alebrije
Ocotlan Owl, Multicolored Owl Alebrije
Zeny and Reyna
Working in the traditional Oaxacan folk art style, Zeny and Reyna create this gorgeous alebrije sculpture. The wide-eyed owl is crafted from copal wood and painted with a dizzying array of motifs in a... read more$549.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
-
Midnight Visions
Beaded Dark Blue Skull Figurine with Huichol Icons
Midnight Visions, Beaded Dark Blue Skull Figurine with Huichol Icons
Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
Yellow deer frolic on each side of a skull figurine from Mexico. They hold an important place in Huichol thought, as Kawuyomaire, the blue deer, is considered their brother, guardian and guide. On the... read more$279.99Artist: Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
-
Sly Siamese
Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije
Sly Siamese, Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije
Zeny and Reyna
Working with native copal wood, Zeny and Reyna in Mexico create this wonderful alebrije sculpture, a popular traditional folk art of Oaxaca. The whimsical Siamese cat is painted in loving detail with... read more$459.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
-
Eagle Mother
Huichol Beaded Dark Blue Skull with Huichol Icons
Eagle Mother, Huichol Beaded Dark Blue Skull with Huichol Icons
Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
In cool tones of dark blue, seafoam green and peach, this beautiful skull conveys images of Huichol cosmology. On the crown, the six-sided bud represents peyote, an essential element of Huichol... read more$299.99Artist: Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
-
Colorful Bird
Bird-Like Papier Mache Alebrije Sculpture
Colorful Bird, Bird-Like Papier Mache Alebrije Sculpture
Marina Lozano
This unique papier mache alebrije sculpture is crafted by Marina Lozano in Mexico. The artisan creates her fantastical version of a bird, with enormous bug-like eyes and a long neck and tail. Designed... read more$74.99Artist: Marina Lozano