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Unlock the power of love with Ghanaian artisan Kobina Asmah's inspirational creation. As he beautifully puts it, “This artwork conveys the message of loving each other just like Jesus said, ‘Love thy neighbor as thyself.’” This profound idea comes to life in a mesmerizing abstract wall art featuring a girl in prayer. Crafted using the stencil technique, the girl appears to emerge from the sese wood board, treated with glue for texture and rendered with expert strokes of acrylics and charcoal.

With a faith as prosperous as the spring flowers, Mexico's Margarita Revilla invites you to let your hope and gentle heart guide you in your prayers with this wood cross. Inspired by the breathtaking landscapes of this blessed region, the artisan hand-paints a blossoming scene around the cross, featuring white petals as symbols of divinity.

Shaped by hand of blown glass, an angel lifts her wings and bows her head in prayer. Artisans from the Cooperative of Cantel create this reverent figurine as an expression of faith.

Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the hand-blown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.

"A dove with an olive branch is a symbol of peace recognized virtually in all cultures and countries. It represents hope and our aspirations of achieving a new, peaceful beginning. It is also associated with purity and spirituality," says Alejandra Paiz of this breathtaking suncatcher.

"I say a prayer for peace," the Guatemalan artisan continues. "And I ask that we pray it together. 'No more wars. We want peace. May this peace dove reach all the homes of the world.'

"The principles of peace are love, justice and truth. Nothing is more valuable than peace, and it's the basic starting point for humanity to progress.

"I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul. We seek that which gives meaning to our lives. Peace. Let's be a source of light instead of darkness."

Alejandra crafts the suncatcher by hand with crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, a nickel chain and a zinc dove pendant.

With paws pressed together and head bowed, this serene cat statuette from Bali's Nengah Sudarsana observes his daily prayers. Hand carved from native suar wood and painted white, the cat sits comfortably, his legs folded into a lotus position.

A graceful angel reveals the features of an orange tabby cat clasping her paws in prayer. This fanciful image comes from Nengah Sudarsana, who shares his love for animals through his work. Carved from Balinese albesia wood, the statuette is beautifully painted by hand.

A gentle angel reveals the sweet blue eyes of a Siamese cat who clasps her paws in prayer. This whimsical image comes from Nengah Sudarsana, who shares his love for animals through his work. Carved from Balinese albesia wood, the statuette is beautifully painted by hand.

A tall white angel reveals the gentle features of a spotted kitten who clasps her paws in prayer. This whimsical image comes from Nengah Sudarsana, who shares his love for animals through his work. Carved from Balinese albesia wood, the statuette is beautifully painted by hand.

With paws clasped in a fervent wish, a charming cat gazes skyward in prayer. Balinese artisan Nengah Sudarsana expresses his love for animals through this suar wood sculpture, carved by hand and painted with grey and white hues.

Wearing white, the color of innocence, Mary holds her hands together in prayer. Ghanaian artist Walter Kuma creates this reverent sculpture, carved by hand from sese wood and given a slightly distressed finish. Mary is displayed atop a steel stand.

Kenari finds inspiration in spiritual artistry for the design of these earrings. Crafted by hand with pearls and sterling silver, the earrings resemble the bells that monks ring inviting the spirits to hear their prayers.

.925 Sterling silver