cultural eye (8 items)
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$89.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
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
Dead Wedding
Wood and Ceramic Day of the Dead Wedding Retablo from Peru
Dead Wedding, Wood and Ceramic Day of the Dead Wedding Retablo from Peru
Erika Ulloa
Celebrating their marriage, two newlywed calavera skeletons are surrounded by musicians who play joyously. Peruvian artisan Erika Ulloa creates this traditional retablo, bringing the spirit of Day of... read more$104.99Artist: Erika Ulloa
Ancient Snake
Sterling Silver Snake Collar Necklace
Ancient Snake, Sterling Silver Snake Collar Necklace
Size: 17" Inner Circ. x 0.2" W
Kadek Satya
Circling the neck with sinuous grace, this collar necklace is the design of Bali's Desi Antari. The two-headed serpent is crafted of sterling silver with traditional Balinese silver motifs such as bun... read more$187.99Artist: Kadek Satya
Catrina Bride
Taxco Silver Day of the Dead Catrina Bride Dangle Earrings
Catrina Bride, Taxco Silver Day of the Dead Catrina Bride Dangle Earrings
Roy Nilson
Catrina, an icon of the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico, is reimagined dressed as a bride by Roy Nilson through these magnificent sterling silver dangle earrings. With grace and allure... read more$109.99Artist: Roy Nilson
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$57.99Artist: 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$57.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
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$289.99Artist: Higinio Hernandez Carrillo