With its distinctive dark green head, this duck is named for its large and distinctive bill. The northern shoveler feeds while swimming, filtering the water through its bill as though it were a seine...read more
With calm ocean blue petals and a bright yellow center, spring flowers dance in this set of four ceramic napkin rings. Guatemalan artisan Lilyan Benecke is inspired by the flora of her country, which...read more
The hairy woodpecker takes its name from tiny fine feathers on his head and legs and above his beak. Mauricio Morales depicts the handsome male bird in a ceramic sculpture and carefully paints it by...read more
Sometimes depicted as a bird, Ehecatl takes his name from the Aztec word for "wind." But he was revered and honored in many Mesoamerican cultures and sometimes associated with Quetzalcoatl...read more
A migratory breed, the Baltimore oriole flaunts striking black and orange feathers and wears a black mask and bib. His name comes from the colors of Lord Baltimore's coat of arms in the 17th century....read more
Resembling an antique treasure, this handsome catchall is the work of Samuel Lovi. Named Agbah (bowl) in the Ewe language, the decorative ceramic bowl is crafted by hand featuring low relief triangles...read more
The Spanish word esperanza, which means "hope", is the name of a flower also known as 'yellow bells'. Mexico's Ivan Martinez paints the sunny blossoms on a ceramic planter crafted in the...read more
In Peru, huaco is the name given to all pottery artwork made in pre-Columbian times and found in different sites throughout the country. Ynocencio Ccahuana handcrafts and paints by hand this set of...read more