sculptures of hands

This wood sculpture from Ghanaian artisan Ali Ibrahim depicts a man from the Mamprusi ethnic group of northern Ghana and Togo. The artisan carves the sculpture by hand from sese wood, and accents the cheeks with brass ridges to represent the tribal scarification that is typical to the Mamprusi people. The sculpture is further adorned with embossed aluminum plates and colorful paints.

Place these elephant statuettes together or spread them around the room for maximum effect. Artisan Charles hand crafts the two statuettes from shining brass in traditional Thai dress, treating metal with an antique finish that gives the elephants a truly timeless look.

A jovial elephant plays a shining pair of tiny cymbals in this adorable sculpture designed by Ning Charoensri. Thai artisans craft the sculpture from shining brass, paying special attention to the folds in the elephant's clothing, then hand paints the sculpture in bright acrylic colors.

A jovial elephant plays a pair of handheld wooden clappers in this adorable sculpture designed by Ning Charoensri. Thai artisans craft the sculpture from shining brass, paying special attention to the folds in the elephant's clothing, then hand paints it in bright acrylics.

Let Buddha's wisdom enter your soul with an exquisite sculpture crafted by Tulsi Dass, an expert in traditional Indian metalwork. After finishing the brass sculpture, the artisan adds a luxurious touch using little beads and resin accents, all in bright hues reminiscent of those enchanting Indian palaces. The piece also comes polished for a lustrous and stunning look.

Let Buddha's wisdom enter your environment with a wonderful sculpture crafted by Tulsi Dass, an expert in traditional Indian metalwork. After finishing the brass sculpture, the artisan adds a vibrant touch using little beads and resin accents, all in colorful hues reminiscent of those captivating Indian palaces. The piece also comes polished for a lustrous and dazzling look.

Eyes closed in prayer, a chubby novice monk makes a charming addition to home decor. Ning Charoensri of Thailand creates the sculpture from brass and paints it in acrylics.

Attentive to its surroundings, a giraffe exhibits the beautiful artwork that adorns its sese wood body. Its long neck and back are decorated with delicately embossed brass, and one of the giraffe's legs features engraved patterns. Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu crafts his original sculpture by hand.

Diligently hand-carved from sese wood with a stark black finish and accented with clothing of embossed brass, the busts of a man and woman become one. Ghanaian artisan Baba Jamal creates this wonderful pair of sculptures. They can be displayed together or as a relief against a wall.

Léo comes from the Orient, he is on Earth, and can easily switch to other dimensions of consciousness and establish divine connections. But Léo is also capable of feeling fear. He has great insight and can see through people. His thirst for pleasure links him relentlessly to the third dimension, in which humans live. Everything related to Léo is deep and intense: his loves, his connections, his work. He leads a just life. Leo is a miniature brass figurine conjured by Ruby Yallouz for her "Metta Toy Art" collection, where the Pali term metta means "love that is pure," as well as "compassionate love."

"These Metta Toys are the first thing I worked on after recovering from brain surgery. I had never done anything like them. Above all, these new creations, my creatures, have brought me immense happiness. With them I smiled again and I've had fun with them, even though the message they bring is a serious one. The Metta Toys were born to bring happiness and laughter to our lives, which is why I’d like to share them with the world, especially where a smile is needed," confides Yallouz of her sculpted figurines. "After all, we all smile in the same language."

Yallouz is inspired by Vipassana meditation, as well as Barbara Hand Clow's Pleiadian dimensions of consciousness.

Bring the joy of dance into your home with Eve Naewmaung's charming ballerina. The artisan crafts the graceful figure from a mixture of brass and iron before painting the rugged surface in a neutral brown.

A chubby novice monk holding an alms bowl makes a charming piece of home decor. Thai artisan Ning Charoensri casts the sculpture in shining bronze before painting the monk's robe in a deep orange color.