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Swaying and dancing to a hypnotic tune, Kokopelli abandons himself to the rhythms of his music. His long hair blows in the breeze as he pipes a plaintive melody on his flute. J. Blas sculpts the legendary deity in elaborate detail. He first cuts metal sheets and hammers them into three-dimensional shape. Welded together, they are adorned with airy cut-out work and finished with lead-free paint.

Kokopelli dates back to pre-historic times; regarded as a deity, he is usually depicted with a humped back, playing a flute. Ancient legends suggest Kokopelli was a Toltec trader who traveled from central Mexico to the United States' southwestern deserts and mountains, where he is featured in the form of rock art dating thousands of years. Kokopelli played his flute to announce his arrival and according to Pueblo legends, he carried seeds, babies and blankets in his hump which he offered to the maidens he seduced.

To the Hopi, Kokopelli plays his flute to draw heat from the Earth and thus make the seeds grow. His name derives from Koko ("wood") and pilau ("hump"). Kokopelli is believed to be present whenever life comes forth from seed – plant or animal.

Enthralled with his sweet melodies, Radha dances while Lord Krishna plays his flute in a romantic composition by Siddique. He achieves admirable details as he works with batik techniques on a cotton wall hanging. Features hanging tabs.

Surrounded by an aura of flames, Lord Krishna relaxes by playing upon his flute. He is seated on a lotus flower and surrounded by lotus blooms and leaves.Made Mulyani from Bali presents this beautiful hand-carved wood relief panel.

This gorgeous relief panel from Bali's Eka is the perfect piece to dress up your boring white walls. Hand carved from local suar wood, the panel features an image of Lord Krishna playing his cherished flute for an onlooking cow. Large flowers add a pretty, decorative element.

Kokopelli the flautist is borne from myth and legend; he travels far and wide playing melodious tunes inviting all to dance. Now he adorns this extraordinary coat rack, forged of iron by J. Blas, who uses a novel technique of his own design to cut the iron sheets. The rack is painted by hand with a blend of enamel and acrylic hues, infusing a rustic elegance.

Kokopelli dates back to pre-historic times; regarded as a deity, he is usually depicted with a humped back, playing a flute. Ancient legends suggest Kokopelli was a Toltec trader who traveled from central Mexico to the United States' southwestern deserts and mountains, where he is featured in the form of rock art dating thousands of years. Kokopelli played his flute to announce his arrival and according to Pueblo legends, he carried seeds, babies and blankets in his hump which he offered to the maidens he seduced.

To the Hopi, Kokopelli plays his flute to draw heat from the Earth and thus make the seeds grow. His name derives from Koko ("wood") and pilau ("hump"). Kokopelli is believed to be present whenever life comes forth from seed – plant or animal.

Painted by hand in warm, happy colors, this gecko is born of prehistoric cave art. J. Blas sculpts the gently curving silhouette from sheet iron. It depicts Kokopelli, a prehistoric image regarded as a deity who plays a flute. Legends suggest Kokopelli was a Toltec trader. He traveled from central Mexico to the southwestern deserts and mountains of the U.S. where he is featured in rock paintings dating back thousands of years.

Painted by hand in warm, happy colors, three images of Kokopelli dance and play a song for the sun. A prehistoric image, this deity is usually depicted with a humped back, playing a flute. Legends suggest Kokopelli was a Toltec trader who traveled from central Mexico to the southwestern deserts and mountains of the U.S.; there he is featured in the form of rock art dating back thousands of years. Alejandro de Esesarte depicts him in a handcrafted wall sculpture.

Because each piece is individually hand-crafted and painted, size and color could vary slightly.

Painted by hand in warm, happy colors, three images of Kokopelli dance and play a song for the sun. A prehistoric image, this deity is usually depicted with a humped back, playing a flute. Legends suggest Kokopelli was a Toltec trader who traveled from central Mexico to the southwestern deserts and mountains of the U.S.; there he is featured in the form of rock art dating back thousands of years. Alejandro de Esesarte depicts him in a wall sculpture and hammers the piece into low relief.

Because each piece is individually hand-crafted and painted, size and color could vary slightly.

These serene wings flutter with hope and peace—the wishes of the Salvadoran people. Artisan Sandra Alvarado represents her country's dreams in this steel wall art, which assumes a butterfly shape in the colors of El Salvador's turquoise and blue morning skies.

Black and white hues merge in this dapper creation from El Salvador, made with the same courageous spirit that characterizes the region. Symbolizing hope, this steel wall art by Sandra Alvarado showcases a captivating pattern, hand-painted with talent and dedication.

The moon dances with gallantry in Sandra Alvarado's newest wall art, made in honor of El Salvador's vibrant spirit. The artisan uses steel to create a stunning butterfly whose speckled pattern shines with white and black hues, just like the region's midnights.

These mysterious wings flutter with hope and power, the qualities that characterize the spirit of the Salvadoran people. Artisan Sandra Alvarado represents her country's wishes and dreams in this steel wall art, shaped like a butterfly and decorated with the colors and patterns of El Salvador's nights.