cultural sculpture

Her face shows a mysterious lunar eclipse, enveloping the lovely woman in enigma. Carefully sculpted of crocodile wood and painted by hand, this doll represents a Balinese beauty. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya creates an image that reflects the wealth of art and culture in Bali. She wears a gown of cotton ikat cloth. The word means "to tie" in the Malaysian language, and the threads are dyed in random patterns before weaving.

Carved by hand from sese wood, this handsome sculpture is the work of Winfred Korley. Ghana's renowned handwoven kente cloth envelops the handle of a rustic machete. On the blade, adinkra symbols include the gye nyame (the supremacy of God) and sankofa (learn from the past). "In my own tribe, the Ga, newly elected chiefs are given this machete to hold during their inauguration," the artisan explains.

A loop on the handle permits it to hang on the wall.

Guatemalan artisan Iliana Hernandez masters the intricate craft of crochet in this adorable decorative accent featuring a colorful llama. Crafted using the Japanese amigurumi technique, it is an enchanting accessory that will bring warmth and life to your surroundings.