symbolic sculpture (35 items)
Singa Ambara Raja
Suar Wood Sculpture of a Mythical Creature from Indonesia
Singa Ambara Raja, Suar Wood Sculpture of a Mythical Creature from Indonesia
Wayan Nuliati
By Wayan Nuliati, this sculpture is a recreation of Singa Ambara Raja, which is found in the Buleleng region of Bali. The image of a fierce, winged lion is carefully carved by hand of suar wood as the... read more$179.99Artist: Wayan Nuliati
Kalaho Bird of Peace
Peace Symbol Hand Carved African Bird Sculpture
Kalaho Bird of Peace, Peace Symbol Hand Carved African Bird Sculpture
Salihu Ibrahim
The artist explains that the Kalaho bird is a symbol of peace, and is much respected by the Senufo peoples from northern Cote d'Ivoire. He explains that in his culture the graceful kalaho bird is... read more$109.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Thai Elephant Pride
Wood sculpture
Thai Elephant Pride, Wood sculpture
Jaifah Aksornsri
Stars shine over blossoming flowers on a hand-carved rain tree wood sculpture by Jaifah Aksornsri. Elephants are a proud symbol of Thailand's cultural legacy. Detailed with sublime artistry, the... read more$109.99Artist: Jaifah Aksornsri
Colorful Sankofa
Two Wood and Recycled Glass Adinkra Sankofa Bird Sculptures
Colorful Sankofa, Two Wood and Recycled Glass Adinkra Sankofa Bird Sculptures
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Inspired by the Adinkra symbol Sankofa, which means "return and get it," this pair of sculptures is hand-carved of Ghanaian sese wood, depicting two birds that stretch their necks to reach... read more$129.99Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Happy Hummingbird
Handmade Floral Wood Bird Sculpture
Happy Hummingbird, Handmade Floral Wood Bird Sculpture
Zeny and Reyna
"The hummingbird symbolizes happiness and good luck in this alebrije," say Zeny and Reyna of this original sculpture. Blossoming on a copal tree trunk, a ravishing pink bloom welcomes a... read more$177.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Autumn Bull
Leafy Ceramic Bull Figurine Handcrafted in Uzbekistan
Autumn Bull, Leafy Ceramic Bull Figurine Handcrafted in Uzbekistan
Fitiev Valery Gennadievich
For many cultures, bulls are symbols of patience and protection, as their strong appearance and warm nature make them unique creatures. Capturing that tender essence, Uzbekistan's Fitiev Valery... read more$179.99Artist: Fitiev Valery Gennadievich
Feline Gathering
Set of 5 Hand-Carved Wood Cat Sculptures from Thailand
Feline Gathering, Set of 5 Hand-Carved Wood Cat Sculptures from Thailand
Moo and Aud
Cats symbolize elegance, cunning and mystery. This set of five raintree wood sculptures features a cheeky family of cats with little aluminum bells. Hand-carved in Thailand by Moo and Aud, this family... read more$139.99Artist: Moo and Aud
King's Royal Elephant
Hand Painted Thai Celadon Ceramic Elephant Statuette (Small)
King's Royal Elephant, Hand Painted Thai Celadon Ceramic Elephant Statuette (Small)
Thatsanee and Ramphan
The king's elephant wears colorful silks, meticulously painted by hand. Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and have been symbols of both power and peace. Working in the renowned celadon... read more$149.99Artist: Thatsanee and Ramphan
Duck Gathering
Set of 5 Hand-Carved Wood Duck Sculptures from Thailand
Duck Gathering, Set of 5 Hand-Carved Wood Duck Sculptures from Thailand
Moo and Aud
Ducks symbolize fidelity, protection and trust, and are often related to parenthood. This set of five raintree wood sculptures features a cute family of ducks with little aluminum bells. Hand-carved... read more$137.99Artist: Moo and Aud
Guro Rooster
Blue African Mask with Bird
Guro Rooster, Blue African Mask with Bird
Salihu Ibrahim
A rooster stands proudly atop a bearded blue face in this graceful mask. Fluid in its beauty, the sese wood carving comes from the Guro people of Côte d'Ivoire, where such masks represent the spirits... read more$157.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Elephant Grace
Unique Celadon Ceramic Sculpture
Elephant Grace, Unique Celadon Ceramic Sculpture
Duangkamol
Shaped of ceramic, this sleek figurine represents an elephant's grace. Duangkamol works in the painstaking celadon technique, creating a beautiful symbol of old Siam. It is glazed in a cool pale... read more$159.99Artist: Duangkamol
Big Pucará Bull in Blue
Handmade Ceramic Bull Sculpture
Big Pucará Bull in Blue, Handmade Ceramic Bull Sculpture
Maribel Posso
This beautifully-painted ceramic sculpture is from Maribel Posso in Peru. The sculpture is inspired by the myth of the torito de Pucará, which tells the story of a sacrificial bull that brought water... read more$164.99Artist: Maribel Posso
Mukoso
Traditional African Wood Mask with Hand-Carved Motifs
Mukoso, Traditional African Wood Mask with Hand-Carved Motifs
Akoma of West Africa
Titled Mukoso, which means “it pleases me” in the Igbo language, this African mask hides profound symbolism in each hand-carved detail. Presented by Akoma of West Africa, the item has a serene face... read more$139.99Artist: Akoma of West Africa
Guardian Dragons
Hand Carved Relief Wall Sculpture
Guardian Dragons, Hand Carved Relief Wall Sculpture
Seji Taram
Twin dragons face off, displaying their mighty ferocity. Sculpting warm suar wood, Seji Taram depicts them in exquisite detail. Fierce spikes align along their spines as they bare sharp fangs. In... read more$147.99Artist: Seji Taram
Magnificent Huang
Unique Rain Tree Wood Sculpture on Stand
Magnificent Huang, Unique Rain Tree Wood Sculpture on Stand
Jaifah Aksornsri
Jaifah Aksornsri invokes the presence of Huang, the mythological bird of east Asia that reigns over all other birds. Originally there was a male version too, Feng which later was fused with Huang and... read more$147.99Artist: Jaifah Aksornsri
Senufo Bird of Peace
African Senufo Bird Hand Carved Sculpture
Senufo Bird of Peace, African Senufo Bird Hand Carved Sculpture
Salihu Ibrahim
Much respected by the Senufo from northern Cote d'Ivoire, the graceful kalaho stands as a symbol of peace if it is seen, for these shy birds avoid humans. Salihu Ibrahim carves the kalaho from sese... read more$114.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Senufo Kalaho Bird
Artisan Hand Carved African Bird Sculpture
Senufo Kalaho Bird, Artisan Hand Carved African Bird Sculpture
Salihu Ibrahim
Much respected by the Senufo from northern Cote d'Ivoire, the graceful kalaho stands as a symbol of peace if it is seen, for these shy birds avoid humans. Salihu Ibrahim carves the kalaho from sese... read more$109.99Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Elephant Goes Hunting
Wood sculpture
Elephant Goes Hunting, Wood sculpture
Suresh and Devender Garg
A mighty elephant carved by hand of kadam wood is a beautiful symbol of India. But Suresh and Devender Garg covers the powerful contours with a myriad of jungle wildlife – lions, tigers and deer.... read more$159.99Artist: Suresh and Devender Garg
King's Procession
Hand-Painted Traditional Black Elephant Sculpture from India
King's Procession, Hand-Painted Traditional Black Elephant Sculpture from India
Ashish Mehta
Symbols of divinity and wisdom, elephants are honored in India as divine beings. Often present in traditional ceremonies wearing glamorous garments, these gentle giants inspire today's stunning... read more$129.99Artist: Ashish Mehta
Spotted Sankofa
Colorful African Wood Bird Sculpture Hand Carved in Ghana
Spotted Sankofa, Colorful African Wood Bird Sculpture Hand Carved in Ghana
Ali Ibrahim
Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back.... read more$147.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Black Sankofa
Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana
Black Sankofa, Fair Trade Wood Sculpture of Sankofa Bird from Ghana
Ali Ibrahim
Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back.... read more$147.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Red Sankofa
African Tribal Wood Bird Carving with Metal Accents
Red Sankofa, African Tribal Wood Bird Carving with Metal Accents
Ali Ibrahim
Artisan Ali Ibrahim of Ghana carves a sculpture that represents a traditional West African adinkra symbol and proverb. A bird is depicted with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back.... read more$147.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Sankofa Bird Message
Wood sculpture
Sankofa Bird Message, Wood sculpture
Ali Ibrahim
Working in native sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti icon. A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires him. Carved by hand, it features the sankofa image, enhanced with the textures of... read more$159.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Llama Wish
Handcrafted Llama-Themed Curated Gift Set from Peru
Llama Wish, Handcrafted Llama-Themed Curated Gift Set from Peru
Curated Gift Sets
Symbols of prosperity and determination, llamas are also considered the gods of the rain in some Andean legends, which inspires Fernando Castro, Jhonny Jimenez and Bertha Vera to create this marvelous... read more$121.60Artist: Curated Gift Sets
Candle Life
Handmade Mexico Huichol Candle Beadwork Nierika Art
Candle Life, Handmade Mexico Huichol Candle Beadwork Nierika Art
Kupihaute
Formed of three blue peyote buds, a lighted candle is radiant in this exquisite nierika, or votive beadwork painting by Kupihaute. A butterfly alights on either side in his composition, which takes... read more$189.99Artist: Kupihaute
Sphinx Horse
Ceramic statuette
Sphinx Horse, Ceramic statuette
Mario Garcia
Inspiring, this voluptuous horse stands as a symbol of pride and courage. Mario Garcia sculpts the horse from ceramic, masterfully capturing the admirable beauty of the horse through his particular... read more$133.49Artist: Mario Garcia
Naga and Garuda
Hand Carved Dragon Wall Sculpture
Naga and Garuda, Hand Carved Dragon Wall Sculpture
Seji Taram
Powerful and beautiful, Naga the dragon and Garuda the eagle symbolize vigorous spirits to the Balinese people. Seji Taram transforms suar wood into an exquisitely detailed panel as he carves it by... read more$129.99Artist: Seji Taram
Loving Frog
Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Heart and Frog
Loving Frog, Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with Heart and Frog
Wayan Asmana
Wayan Asmana brings us another superb creation of high-quality Balinese craftsmanship. This sterling silver pendant necklace features a heart pendant with a cute frog, symbolizing change and... read more$114.99Artist: Wayan Asmana
Ashanti Sankofa Bird
Wood sculpture
Ashanti Sankofa Bird, Wood sculpture
Ali Ibrahim
Working in native sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti icon. A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires him. Carved by hand, it features the sankofa image, enhanced with the textures of... read more$129.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Sankofa Bird Message
Wood sculpture
Sankofa Bird Message, Wood sculpture
Ali Ibrahim
Working in native sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti icon. A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires him. Carved by hand, it features the sankofa image, enhanced with the textures of... read more$149.99$104.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim
Friendly Dolphin
Calcite statuette
Friendly Dolphin, Calcite statuette
Alexandre Costa
Lively and benevolent, the dolphin inspires Alexandre Costa to carve this magnificent statuette. He selects white calcite, expertly detailing the beloved cetacean before painting on the eyes.... read more$161.49Artist: Alexandre Costa
Spirit of Beauty
Handcrafted Terracotta Ceramic Cross Wall Sculpture
Spirit of Beauty, Handcrafted Terracotta Ceramic Cross Wall Sculpture
Magdaleno Fierro
Magdaleno Fierro of Mexico sculpts a ceramic cross in a natural terracotta color. Flowers in bloom and small doves surround a large dove with outspread wings in the center, a biblical symbol for the... read more$149.99Artist: Magdaleno Fierro
Scorpion Dancing
Handmade Huichol Beadwork Nierika Blue Scorpion Painting
Scorpion Dancing, Handmade Huichol Beadwork Nierika Blue Scorpion Painting
Kupihaute
A myriad shades of blue conjure a cool and soothing universe in this elegant nierika, or votive beadwork painting by Kupihaute. Scorpions scuttle purposefully around the center of the composition... read more$199.99Artist: Kupihaute
Butterfly Dancing
Handmade Mexico Huichol Butterfly Beadwork Nierika
Butterfly Dancing, Handmade Mexico Huichol Butterfly Beadwork Nierika
Kupihaute
Six-sided stars float inside a green and yellow hexagon to center a bright nierika, or votive beadwork "painting" by Kupihaute. Dancing butterflies surround the image in his composition... read more$199.99Artist: Kupihaute
Brown Ashanti Bird
Hand Carved African Wood Bird Sculpture with Repousse
Brown Ashanti Bird, Hand Carved African Wood Bird Sculpture with Repousse
Ali Ibrahim
Working in native sese wood, Ali Ibrahim depicts an Ashanti icon. A traditional adinkra symbol from Ghana inspires him. Carved by hand, it features the sankofa image, enhanced with the textures of... read more$169.99Artist: Ali Ibrahim