unusual sculptures (9 items)
Aztec Sacrifice
Aztec Skull Priest Ceramic Sculpture
Aztec Sacrifice, Aztec Skull Priest Ceramic Sculpture
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Grasping a snake, an Aztec priest wears a skull mask while other skulls appear in his hand and on his ankle. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association convey their own conception of the leader... read more$89.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Twin Jizo
Artisan Crafted Wood Sculpture
Twin Jizo, Artisan Crafted Wood Sculpture
Eka
Jizo, a beloved deity in the Buddhist pantheon, is believed to protect the spirits of children who have passed away. Eka in Bali presents this wonderful statuette, inspired by traditional Jizo... read more$59.99Artist: Eka
Mother Jizo
Hand Carved Wood Sculpture from Bali
Mother Jizo, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture from Bali
Eka
Jizo, a beloved deity in the Buddhist pantheon, is believed to protect the spirits of children who have passed away. Eka in Bali presents this wonderful statuette, styled after traditional Jizo... read more$47.99Artist: Eka
Colorful Butterfly
Unique Butterfly Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Colorful Butterfly, Unique Butterfly Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Marina Lozano
This fantastical papier mache alebrije sculpture is crafted by Marina Lozano in Mexico. The artisan creates her unique version of a butterfly, with an unusual splayed tail and lizard-like head. The... read more$79.99Artist: Marina Lozano
Detugbi
Ewe Tribe Woman African Wood Sculpture with Aluminum
Detugbi, Ewe Tribe Woman African Wood Sculpture with Aluminum
Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
"African women are beautiful," says Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo of her inspiration. She creates the elegant design of this sculpture, which she names "Detugbi," meaning "Lady"... read more$129.99Artist: Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo
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
Orange Quetzal
Multicolored Wooden Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Orange Quetzal, Multicolored Wooden Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This marvelous quetzal alebrije is the original creation of Mexico's Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda. They carve the bird and its long feathers by hand from copal wood and paint them in meticulous detail.... read more$79.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Green Quetzal
Mexican Wood Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Green Quetzal, Mexican Wood Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
This excellent quetzal alebrije is the original creation of Mexico's Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda. They carve the bird and its long feathers by hand from copal wood and paint them in meticulous detail.... read more$79.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
Purple Quetzal
Artisan Crafted Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Purple Quetzal, Artisan Crafted Bird Alebrije Sculpture
Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda
The Oaxacan folk art form of alebrijes dates back to the 1930s. A Mexican artist named Pedro Linares had dreams while ill, in which fantastical creatures rushed towards him shouting the nonsense word... read more$79.99Artist: Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda