dance figurines (14 items)
Dancing Mockingbirds
Hand-Painted Bird Alebrijes from Mexico (Pair)
Dancing Mockingbirds, Hand-Painted Bird Alebrijes from Mexico (Pair)
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This charming couple is handcrafted by Mexico's Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in the style of Oaxacan alebrijes. Carved from copal wood, the two birds are painted by hand with colorful paints. The folk art... read more$87.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Dancing Toucans
Handmade Bird Alebrijes (Pair)
Dancing Toucans, Handmade Bird Alebrijes (Pair)
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This delightful duo is handcrafted by Mexico's Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda in the style of Oaxacan alebrijes. Carved from copal wood, the two toucans are painted by hand with colorful paints. The folk... read more$79.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Happy Dance
Wood and Plaster Dance Retablo from Peru
Happy Dance, Wood and Plaster Dance Retablo from Peru
Jesus Urbano
Exquisitely hand-painted floral motifs decorate the doors of this wood retablo. Colorful plaster figurines engage in a traditional dance inside the Andean diorama by Jesus Urbano.$59.99Artist: Jesus Urbano
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
Baga Protective Serpent I
Hand Carved African Serpent Sculpture from Ghana
Baga Protective Serpent I, Hand Carved African Serpent Sculpture from Ghana
Salihu Ibrahim
Salihu Ibrahim in Ghana carves an impressive replica of Bansonyi, the Baga serpent. The figure is generally worn as a headdress in a ritual dance that evokes the serpent's protective spirit over young... read more$189.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Male Dan Harvest Spoon
Wood sculpture
Male Dan Harvest Spoon, Wood sculpture
Salihu Ibrahim
"This type of spoon is used by the head of the family from the Dan tribe during their first harvest season," says Salihu Ibrahim as he explains the traditions of this Ivoirian tribe.... read more$119.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Gallant Ensemble
Set of Three Hand-Painted Wood Musician Figurines
Gallant Ensemble, Set of Three Hand-Painted Wood Musician Figurines
Kodir Egamov
Wearing the traditional garments of the region, three gallant musicians are ready to add the rhythm of Tajikistan to your interiors. As an homage to these precious lands, artisan Kodir Egamov... read more$69.99Artist: Kodir Egamov
Proud Ensemble
Set of Three Traditional Pine and Birch Wood Figurines
Proud Ensemble, Set of Three Traditional Pine and Birch Wood Figurines
Kodir Egamov
Recreating a festive scene typical of Tajikistan's ceremonies, artisan Kodir Egamov uses pine and birch wood to bring this portrait of the region's culture to life. The musicians wear blue and purple... read more$69.99Artist: Kodir Egamov
Ceng Ceng
Hand Carved Albesia Wood Statuette
Ceng Ceng, Hand Carved Albesia Wood Statuette
Anak Agung Ary
This charming figure plays the ceng ceng, a percussive instrument used in Balinese ceremonies. Presented by Anak Agung Ary, the statuette is hand carved from albesia wood, painted in bright colors... read more$39.99Artist: Anak Agung Ary
Rhythmic Kempul
Albesia Wood Statuette with Music Motif
Rhythmic Kempul, Albesia Wood Statuette with Music Motif
Anak Agung Ary
Similar to a gong, the kempul is a traditional Balinese percussive instrument. Anak Agung Ary in Bali hand carves this musician and his kempul from local albesia wood, hand painting the figure in... read more$39.99Artist: Anak Agung Ary
Melodic Gangsa
Hand-Painted Albesia Wood Statuette
Melodic Gangsa, Hand-Painted Albesia Wood Statuette
Anak Agung Ary
The gangsa is a melodic instrument mainly used in traditional Balinese and Javanese music. Anak Agung Ary in Bali hand carves this musician and his gangsa from local albesia wood, hand painting the... read more$39.99Artist: Anak Agung Ary
Ayacucho Carnival
Andean Retablo Depicting the Annual Ayacucho Carnival
Ayacucho Carnival, Andean Retablo Depicting the Annual Ayacucho Carnival
Jesus Urbano
Although not as well known as those in Rio de Janeiro and other major cities, many traditional towns and villages in Latin America have their own versions of Carnival. Peruvian Jesus Urbano depicts... read more$107.99Artist: Jesus Urbano
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
Colorful Night
Ceramic and Wood Festival Retablo Hand-Painted in Peru
Colorful Night, Ceramic and Wood Festival Retablo Hand-Painted in Peru
Erika Ulloa
Inspired by the festival honoring the Virgin of Candelaria, this exquisite retablo features figurines wearing colorful masks and musicians who happily celebrate this tradition typical of the Cusco... read more$114.99Artist: Erika Ulloa