folk art (10 items)
Cross of Lamentation
Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art
Cross of Lamentation, Hand Made Religious Wood Retablo Diorama Andean Folk Art
Alejandro Chavez
After Christ's death on the cross, the image itself came to be venerated as one of the most important Christian symbols. Alejandro Chávez shows an empty cross, graced with a portrait of Jesus. Ladders... read more$47.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Handmade Folk Art Retablo Sculpture of the Virgen del Carmen
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Handmade Folk Art Retablo Sculpture of the Virgen del Carmen
Alejandro Chavez
Wearing an elaborate crown, Our Lady of Mount Carmel extends her arms in benediction. Alejandro Chávez portrays the Madonna named for Mount Carmel in the Holy Land, where a chapel was built in her... read more$39.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Honoring Frida
Handcrafted Ceramic Skull Figurine Honoring Frida Kahlo
Honoring Frida, Handcrafted Ceramic Skull Figurine Honoring Frida Kahlo
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
In the tradition of the Day of the Dead, in which people honor those that may be gone but still hold a special place in their hearts, artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association handcraft a... read more$39.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Success Attraction
Traditional Amenian Ceramic Amulet
Success Attraction, Traditional Amenian Ceramic Amulet
Shahe Harutyunyan
Embrace the rich heritage and captivating artistry of Armenia with the Daghdghan amulet of fertility and abundance, expertly crafted by the talented hands of Shahe Harutyunyan. This ceramic ornament... read more$23.99Artist: Shahe Harutyunyan
Earth Tone Elephant
Dried Gourd with Burned Image of an Elephant from Peru
Earth Tone Elephant, Dried Gourd with Burned Image of an Elephant from Peru
Daniel Vargas
The creation of decorative and utilitarian objects from dried mate gourds have a history that stretches to long before the Spanish arrived in South America. Peruvian artisan Daniel Vargas uses wood... read more$25.99Artist: Daniel Vargas
Stargazing Giraffe in Blue
Wood Giraffe Alebrije Hand Painted in Blue and Ochre
Stargazing Giraffe in Blue, Wood Giraffe Alebrije Hand Painted in Blue and Ochre
Esteban Hernandez
This young giraffe looks up in amazement at all the stars that appear on a clear night. This wooden Oaxaca alebrije is the creation of artist Esteban Hernandez and features fine detailed patterns in... read more$29.99Artist: Esteban Hernandez
Colima Hound
Hand Crafted Reddish Colima Dog Ceramic Pot from Mexico
Colima Hound, Hand Crafted Reddish Colima Dog Ceramic Pot from Mexico
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
This dog-themed pot is inspired by an archeological piece depicting a "Colima dog," a Mesoamerican domesticated animal that was shorter and thicker than the Aztec xoloescuincle dogs that... read more$64.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Loco Lobo
Multicolored Wolf Alebrije Figurine Handmade in Mexico
Loco Lobo, Multicolored Wolf Alebrije Figurine Handmade in Mexico
Teresita Gonzalez
Alebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals, such as elephants and crocodiles, or they can be more fantastical creatures, such as dragons. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Xoxocotlán in the Mexican state... read more$59.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Mayan Woman
Ceramic Figure of Woman in Huipil and Jewelry from Mexico
Mayan Woman, Ceramic Figure of Woman in Huipil and Jewelry from Mexico
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
This completely handmade piece is patterned after an archeological find at Jaina, Campeche in the Yucatan. She is a Mayan woman wearing a traditional huipil and holding a wide-brimmed hat and a... read more$64.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
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