unusual decor (11 items)
Chicha Penacho
Talavera-Style Ceramic Aztec Mask Crafted in Mexico
Chicha Penacho, Talavera-Style Ceramic Aztec Mask Crafted in Mexico
Juana Ponce
Wearing a traditional feathery chicha penacho headdress, an Aztec ruler is depicted by this Mexican mask. Juana Ponce creates this striking cultural mask, which is crafted from ceramic and painted by... read more$49.99Artist: Juana Ponce
Calavera Keeper
Skull-Shaped Talavera-Style Ceramic Decorative Box
Calavera Keeper, Skull-Shaped Talavera-Style Ceramic Decorative Box
Juana Ponce
Perfect for simple decor as well as for storing small items, this decorative box from Mexico is created by Juana Ponce. She crafts the box from ceramic in the shape of a calavera skull, featuring... read more$25.99Artist: Juana Ponce
Death and Folklore
Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine
Death and Folklore, Mexican Hand Painted Terracotta Hue Wooden Skull Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Skulls are a recurrent theme in Mexican handicrafts, reflecting the convivial and familiar attitudes of the Mexican people towards death. Artisans in San Martín Tilcajete in the state of Oaxaca apply... read more$59.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Duality of the Gods
Authentic Huichol Hand Beaded Eagle Mask
Duality of the Gods, Authentic Huichol Hand Beaded Eagle Mask
Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
The world explodes and opens into a hypnotic path of blazing color and Huichol design. The spirit of Kawauyomaire the blue deer holds reign over peyote and eagle designs in the alternative reality... read more$239.99Artist: Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
Estrella
Beaded Huichol Mask Mexican Folk Art Handmade in Mexico
Estrella, Beaded Huichol Mask Mexican Folk Art Handmade in Mexico
Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
A brilliant star lances mystic rays across the forehead of this beaded mask by Higinio Hernandez. It casts white light on the tatei yukahima, or “corn plant,” its golden ears ready to harvest. Teruka... read more$249.99Artist: Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
Eagle Protector
Authentic Handmade Huichol Beaded Mask
Eagle Protector, Authentic Handmade Huichol Beaded Mask
Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
With wings spread protectively, Werika covers the forehead of a mysterious personage. Regarded by the Huichol as their divine mother, she also represents Our Lady of Guadalupe. One of her heads talks... read more$239.99Artist: Higinio Hernandez Carrillo
Alebrije Hearts
Five Painted Heart-Shaped Alebrije Mini Ornaments
Alebrije Hearts, Five Painted Heart-Shaped Alebrije Mini Ornaments
Claudio Ojeda
Crafted by hand of Mexican copal wood, five loving hearts are hand-painted with intricate, colorful designs. Working in the time-honored tradition of Oaxaca's alebrije sculptures, Claudio Ojeda... read more$49.95Artist: Claudio Ojeda
Flower Eclipse
Six Colorful Handcrafted Ceramic Eclipse Ornaments
Flower Eclipse, Six Colorful Handcrafted Ceramic Eclipse Ornaments
Jose Arriola
Shaped of terracotta and painted by hand, the sun and moon embrace in an eclipse. Jose Arriola crafts a set of six ornaments in bright tropical colors and covers them with birds and flowers. The... read more$57.99Artist: Jose Arriola
Mandala Owl
Red Ceramic Owl Figure with Geometric Design on Chest
Mandala Owl, Red Ceramic Owl Figure with Geometric Design on Chest
Vitelio Orozco
It is not unusual in the lands of Mesoamerica to find depictions of animals with bright colors and intricate designs, as many were associated with the supernatural. In this modern version, Guatemalan... read more$19.99Artist: Vitelio Orozco
Death and Birth
Wood Nativity Scene Figures in Skeletal Form (7 Pieces)
Death and Birth, Wood Nativity Scene Figures in Skeletal Form (7 Pieces)
Juan and Carolina
This highly unusual nativity scene set features the typical personages — Mary, Joseph, Jesus, Wise Men and angel, but all depicted as skeletal figures a la Day of the Dead. They are created by Juan... read more$124.99Artist: Juan and Carolina