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With head raised to the sky, this decorative animal sculpture by Jon Stuart Anderson is elaborated with amazing designs and patterns that include floral and butterfly motifs. The artist has worked for 25 years to perfect this millefiori-style technique, which has allowed him to create intricate and amazing designs on his sculptures.

These felines are making a symphony of sweetness with their little aluminum bells. Crafted by Patarawan of Thailand, this set of two raintree wood figurines assumes the shape of adorable kittens to bring a touch of whimsical charm to your spaces.

Master ceramist Walter Jose Acosta replicates the art of the Chimu culture with this canine vase. Acosta is faithful to the artistic details and colors favored by the Chimu, who lived in northern Peru between 1100 and 1400 B.C. Acosta crafts a stunning ceramic replica, which he paints with natural pigments. The sculpture is then buried in the ground for a few days to achieve a weathered look.

Looking every bit the product of a fever dream that alebrijes are, this outlandishly-decorated owl sculpture is crafted by hand from copal wood by Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. "Mastering the art of alebrijes requires practice, discipline and much love," says Jesus. "Roxana is expert at decorating the sculptures and her delicate hands convey beauty, from fine geometric patterns to flowers. Her designs are unique and elegantly detailed."

The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he dreamed he was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije. Upon recovering, Linares recreated these figures in bright colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes. His work became famous and was one of the main influences of artisans in the state of Oaxaca who began crafting alebrijes of their own using traditional wood carving methods.

Perfect for yoga practitioners, Wayan Rendah's limber sculpture depicts a figure in rajakapotasana, commonly known as pigeon pose. The Balinese artisan hand carves the figure from local suar wood with a sleek, polished finish.

This fine statuette in suar wood by Wayan Rendah depicts a recumbent flute player wearing traditional dancer garb. Interestingly, this work combines the relaxed disposition of a Balinese farmer with the flair for performance of an experienced dancer.

With palm facing the heavens, a human hand expresses both praise and gratitude. Balinese artisan Wayan Rendah masterfully carves the signature sculpture from jempini wood and paints it black. The sculpture may also be used as a handsome catchall for desk or dresser.

Conveying a kitten's playfulness, a cat stands alert. Nengah Sudarsana depicts the feline in warm Balinese suar wood, lovingly carved by hand.

Duangkamol conveys the universal emotions expressed by Thai elephants. Working in cool blue Celadon ceramic, she creates an enchanting pair of statuettes. The lovely blue pachyderms are wonderfully detailed, seeming to share in belly-shaking laughter.

A doe-eyed dog sits patiently atop any shelf or tabletop. Hand-carved of Balinese suar wood, this naturally-finished sculpture makes the perfect best friend to your home decor. Made Wirata works with local artisans to present this signed sculpture.

Bali's vast creativity results in an abstract figure deep in thought. Its surprising contours and open spaces are fascinating when viewed from any angle. Presented by Made Wirata, this sculpture celebrates the power of the mind.

With palm facing the heavens, a human hand expresses both praise and gratitude. Balinese artisan Wayan Rendah masterfully carves the signature sculpture from richly-grained suar wood.