cultural sculpture (24 items)
Benin Crocodile
Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Benin Crocodile, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Anna Yawson
According to Beninese culture, the crocodile is the policeman of the waters, associated with Olokun, god of water and feared for its ferocity. The crocodile represents the power that the Oba (king)... read more$89.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Benin Crocodile
African Sculpture Hand Carved Wood
Benin Crocodile, African Sculpture Hand Carved Wood
Anna Yawson
According to Beninese culture, the crocodile represents the power that the Oba (king) has over life and death. The crocodile is the policeman of the waters, associated with Olokun, god of water and... read more$77.99Artist: Anna Yawson
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
Samurai Strategy
Wood sculpture
Samurai Strategy, Wood sculpture
Luh Mas Sri Pertamiari
Holding his katana sword forward, a samurai neutralizes an attack before striking back. Luh Mas Sri Pertamiari's design captures the graceful elegance and powerful energy of the samurai. The katana... read more$44.99Artist: Luh Mas Sri Pertamiari
Rama and Sita Reclining
Hand-Carved Rama and Sita Sculpture from Bali
Rama and Sita Reclining, Hand-Carved Rama and Sita Sculpture from Bali
Subrata Family
Lying down together, the fabled lovers Rama and Sita from the Hindu epic Ramayana are depicted in this awe-inspiring sculpture from Bali. Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family carves the... read more$414.99Artist: Subrata Family
Benin Mudfish
African Wood Fish Sculpture
Benin Mudfish, African Wood Fish Sculpture
Anna Yawson
In Beninese art, mudfish are a symbol of peace, prosperity, and fertility, for they live between the land of mortals and the spirit world of Olokun, god of water. Anna Yawson designs this admirable... read more$69.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Fante Comb II
Fante Man Comb Artisan Crafted Wood Wall Art Sculpture
Fante Comb II, Fante Man Comb Artisan Crafted Wood Wall Art Sculpture
Frank Odei Amoani
Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani celebrates Fante artistry with the design of this comb as wall decor. He carves the sese wood comb sculpture by hand featuring a man dressed in a traditional smock.... read more$47.99Artist: Frank Odei Amoani
Zulu Couple II
Zulu Man and Woman Hand Carved Ebony Statuettes (Pair)
Zulu Couple II, Zulu Man and Woman Hand Carved Ebony Statuettes (Pair)
Victoria Agyepomaa
Victoria Agyepomaa transforms seasoned ebony into the expressive images of a Zulu man and woman, dressed in full regalia including stars on their hats. Each statuette is masterfully carved by hand... read more$117.99Artist: Victoria Agyepomaa
Wild Wolf
Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije
Wild Wolf, Hand Painted Wood Wolf Alebrije
Claudio Ojeda
This wonderful alebrije figurine is the original creation of Mexico's Claudio Ojeda. The Oaxacan artisan carves the howling wolf by hand from cedar wood, and then paints it by hand with colorful... read more$79.99Artist: Claudio Ojeda
Combie
Whimsical Wood Combie Van Sculpture
Combie, Whimsical Wood Combie Van Sculpture
Arzate Family
This whimsical sculpture by the Arzate Family depicts a 'combie', a slang term used for an old, beaten-up van. The charming van is wonderfully detailed, from the tires to the doors and the small... read more$57.99Artist: Arzate Family
Noble Eagle
Earthtone Noble Eagle Warrior Handcrafted Ceramic Wall Mask
Noble Eagle, Earthtone Noble Eagle Warrior Handcrafted Ceramic Wall Mask
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Inspired by the noble elite warriors of the ancient Aztecs, artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association handcraft a ceramic mask of a noble eagle warrior. The warrior's face is framed with the... read more$39.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Colorful Sankofa
Two Wood and Recycled Glass Adinkra Sankofa Bird Sculptures
Colorful Sankofa, Two Wood and Recycled Glass Adinkra Sankofa Bird Sculptures
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Inspired by the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, which means "return and get it," this pair of sculptures is hand-carved of Ghanaian sese wood, depicting two birds that stretch their necks to reach... read more$129.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Mexican Dragon in Blue
Copal Wood Alebrije Sculpture of Dragon in Blue from Mexico
Mexican Dragon in Blue, Copal Wood Alebrije Sculpture of Dragon in Blue from Mexico
Zeny and Reyna
Mexican couple Zeny and Reyna celebrate the artistic traditions of their country, crafting an alebrije dragon from copal wood and maguey fibers. With captivating hand-painted motifs against a blue... read more$119.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Talavera Guitar
Talavera-Style Ceramic Guitar Sculpture from Mexico
Talavera Guitar, Talavera-Style Ceramic Guitar Sculpture from Mexico
Juana Ponce
Inspired by the musical traditions of Mexico, Juana Ponce creates this hacienda-style sculpture. A guitar is crafted form ceramic and painted by hand with colorful motifs after the tradition of... read more$49.99Artist: Juana Ponce
Night Bull
Hand-Carved Black Elm Tree Wood Bull Sculpture with Base
Night Bull, Hand-Carved Black Elm Tree Wood Bull Sculpture with Base
Vahe Mnacakanyan
In the ancestral times of the Urartian kingdom, wars and conflicts were won by the mighty power of Theispas, the god of storms and thunder. Now part of Armenia's pride, this ancient deity is honored... read more$99.99Artist: Vahe Mnacakanyan
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$134.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Green Hyena
Hand-Carved Wood Alebrije Hyena Sculpture from Mexico
Green Hyena, Hand-Carved Wood Alebrije Hyena Sculpture from Mexico
Teresita Gonzalez
In tones of green, burgundy, and purple, intricate motifs inspired by the pre-Hispanic Nahua peoples are painted by hand onto a majestic hyena. Mexican artisan Teresita Gonzalez creates this... read more$149.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Good Morning
African Artisan Crafted Original Wood Wall Mask
Good Morning, African Artisan Crafted Original Wood Wall Mask
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
The bright design of this West African mask augurs a good morning or walizam in the Fulani language. Abdul Aziz Mohamadu creates this original design, carving the sese wood mask by hand and finishing... read more$67.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Afadjato Mountain
Hand Crafted African Ethnic Style Wood Pendant Necklace
Afadjato Mountain, Hand Crafted African Ethnic Style Wood Pendant Necklace
Length: 14.25"
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Ghanaian artisan Robert Aidoo-Taylor designs this necklace after Afadjato, the tallest mountain in Ghana. He crafts the necklace by hand, carving the blue and yellow pendant of sese wood. The black... read more$27.99Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Life and Death in Teotihuacan
Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Skull Mask
Life and Death in Teotihuacan, Handcrafted Mexican Ceramic Skull Mask
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
A skull opens to reveal a living face in this intriguing mask from Mexico. "Part represents life, part represents death. This exemplifies the ancient Mesoamerican concept of duality,"... read more$99.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Senufo Warrior
Sese Wood Decorative Bird Slingshot from Ghana
Senufo Warrior, Sese Wood Decorative Bird Slingshot from Ghana
Salihu Ibrahim
Traditionally used as a weapon, this Ghanaian slingshot serves as a striking and characteristic piece of home decor. Salihu Ibrahim creates the slingshot of sese wood, hand-carving the handle in the... read more$59.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Taxco Pacal
Men's Maya-Themed Taxco Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Taxco Pacal, Men's Maya-Themed Taxco Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
Length: 21.75"
Angel Ortiz
With this pendant necklace, Mexican artisan Angel Ortiz pays homage to K'inich Janaab Pacal I, the ajaw, or ruler of the pre-Hispanic city-state of Palenque. A depiction of a stucco sculpture... read more$99.99Artist: Angel Ortiz
Balinese Protector
Hand Carved Bhoma Wall Mask
Balinese Protector, Hand Carved Bhoma Wall Mask
Eka
Barong appears in this fascinating wall sculpture from Eka. Also known as Bhoma, he represents the goodness that destroyed the evil Rangda. His adventures are reenacted in the form of a dance and his... read more$57.99Artist: Eka