folk art (9 items)
Ancient Wisdom
Orange and Brown Seated Man Chorotega Pottery Statuette
Ancient Wisdom, Orange and Brown Seated Man Chorotega Pottery Statuette
Elpidio Chavarria
What ancient wisdom does this little man have to share? Handcrafted by Chorotega pottery artisan Elpidio Chavarría of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, this ceramic statuette of a seated man with... read more$129.99Artist: Elpidio Chavarria
Sublime Krishna
Krishna Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper from India
Sublime Krishna, Krishna Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper from India
Bharti Dayal
Krishna, the god of compassion and love in Hinduism, is portrayed in all his majesty in this splendid folk painting in Madhubani style by award-winner Indian artist Bharti Dayal. Her spectacular... read more$177.99Artist: Bharti Dayal
Gangadhar Shiva
Gangadhar Shiva Acrylic and Dyes on Paper Madhubani Painting
Gangadhar Shiva, Gangadhar Shiva Acrylic and Dyes on Paper Madhubani Painting
Bharti Dayal
The river Ganges is as majestic as a Hindu deity--that is why it is actually personified as Ganga, the goddess of purification and forgiveness. In this striking folk painting done in classic Madhubani... read more$177.99Artist: Bharti Dayal
Yashoda with Krishna
Yashoda Krishna Acrylic & Dyes on Paper Madhubani Painting
Yashoda with Krishna, Yashoda Krishna Acrylic & Dyes on Paper Madhubani Painting
Bharti Dayal
Yashoda is the foster mother of the Hindu god Krishna and renowned Indian artist Bharti Dayal depicts them in this tender scene crafted in traditional Madhubani style. Created with acrylic paint and... read more$177.99Artist: Bharti Dayal
Twin Spirits
Set of 2 Handcrafted Sese Wood Beaded Sculptures from Ghana
Twin Spirits, Set of 2 Handcrafted Sese Wood Beaded Sculptures from Ghana
Anna Yawson
Ghanaian artisan Anna Yawson takes inspiration from her culture to create an exquisite set of two sculptures honoring the region's traditions and customs. After hand-carving the female and male... read more$189.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Afterlife Canteen
Hand-Painted Ceramic Day of the Dead Style Retablo from Peru
Afterlife Canteen, Hand-Painted Ceramic Day of the Dead Style Retablo from Peru
Jose Ramos
This vibrant retablo showcases a group of skeletons that rise from their eternal dreams and return for a night of earthly pleasures, eating, drinking and celebrating their lives and memories. Evoking... read more$139.99Artist: Jose Ramos
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
Nuptials
Wedding-Themed Ceramic & Wood Retablo Hand-Painted in Peru
Nuptials, Wedding-Themed Ceramic & Wood Retablo Hand-Painted in Peru
Erika Ulloa
Painted and crafted by hand from ceramic, MDF and faux leather hinges, this colorful retablo depicts a traditional Andean wedding scene with a touch of humor as the cake features a groom figurine... read more$117.99Artist: Erika Ulloa
Grant Us Peace
Ceramic & Wood Religious Scene Retablo Hand-Painted in Peru
Grant Us Peace, Ceramic & Wood Religious Scene Retablo Hand-Painted in Peru
Erika Ulloa
This breathtaking retablo depicts a traditional nativity scene in which Peruvian designer Erika Ulloa incorporates soldiers and animals doing humanitarian work to convey a message of unity for peace.... read more$114.99Artist: Erika Ulloa