creative sculpture (16 items)
Coiled Snake
Hand Carved Wood Statuette
Coiled Snake, Hand Carved Wood Statuette
Wayan Rendah
Coiled in expectant anticipation, a serpent inspires this striking sculpture. Wayan Rendah recreates the rippling texture of snakeskin in a supple work. Carved by hand in suar wood, it realistically... read more$69.99Artist: Wayan Rendah
Hatchling Dragon
Hand Carved Suar Wood Balinese Dragon Sculpture
Hatchling Dragon, Hand Carved Suar Wood Balinese Dragon Sculpture
Seji Taram
A baby dragon is born. Struggling out of its shell, the mythical creature is carved in the style of the late Ketut Taram, whose wife Ketut Seji continues his carving legacy. The recurrent theme of... read more$57.99Artist: Seji Taram
Bali Barong
Hand Made Gold Colored Wood Mask from Indonesia
Bali Barong, Hand Made Gold Colored Wood Mask from Indonesia
Made Mulyani
According to Indonesian mythology, Barong is a lion-like creature that is believed to bring protection from evil. He is depicted here in this wood mask by Made Mulyani, hand-carved from acacia wood... read more$139.99Artist: Made Mulyani
Asevi
African Wood Cat Figurine
Asevi, African Wood Cat Figurine
Anna Yawson
Poised, a black Ewe asevi (cat) exudes elegant mystique in a sculpture by Anna Yawson. The feline creature is carved by hand from noble sese wood and adorned on one side with embossed aluminum, and... read more$69.99Artist: Anna Yawson
Northern Howl
Hand Carved Suar Wood Wolf Statuette
Northern Howl, Hand Carved Suar Wood Wolf Statuette
Made Wirata
Awaken your inner wild child with Made Wirata's free-spirited wolf statuette, who bays at the moon. Balinese artisans hand carve the howling creature from local suar wood, engraving the sculpture with... read more$59.99Artist: Made Wirata
Dead Wedding
Wood and Ceramic Day of the Dead Wedding Retablo from Peru
Dead Wedding, Wood and Ceramic Day of the Dead Wedding Retablo from Peru
Erika Ulloa
Celebrating their marriage, two newlywed calavera skeletons are surrounded by musicians who play joyously. Peruvian artisan Erika Ulloa creates this traditional retablo, bringing the spirit of Day of... read more$104.99Artist: Erika Ulloa
Stay Calm Black Cat
Artisan Crafted Black Cat Sculpture from Indonesia
Stay Calm Black Cat, Artisan Crafted Black Cat Sculpture from Indonesia
Nengah Sudarsana
Set any superstitions you may have aside; this black cat is simply too sweet to resist. Bali artisan Nengah Sudarsana carves the serenely expressive creature from native suar wood and gives it a black... read more$64.99Artist: Nengah Sudarsana
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$57.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Ancestral Image
Hand Carved Wood Skull Figurine in Yellow from Mexico
Ancestral Image, Hand Carved Wood Skull Figurine in Yellow from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures honored their dead through celebrations and commemorations; after the arrival of the Spaniards, these cultural traditions became fused with the Catholic church's rituals... read more$89.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Fiery Cat
Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Orange from Mexico
Fiery Cat, Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Orange from Mexico
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Working in the traditional style of traditional folk art alebrijes, Mexican duo Pablo and Lucy Mendez create this charming cat figurine. The cat is carved of copal wood, its black body hand-painted... read more$49.99Artist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Fiery Cat
Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Orange from Mexico
Fiery Cat, Wood Alebrije Cat Figurine in Orange from Mexico
Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Working in the traditional style of traditional folk art alebrijes, Mexican duo Pablo and Lucy Mendez create this charming cat figurine. The cat is carved of copal wood, its black body hand-painted... read more$49.99$42.49Artist: Pablo and Lucy Mendez
Life and Color
Wood Floral Skull Figurines from Guatemala (Set of 3)
Life and Color, Wood Floral Skull Figurines from Guatemala (Set of 3)
Juan and Carolina
In celebration of life and death, Guatemalan duo Juan and Carolina create a set of figurines that evokes Day of the Dead imagery. Three calaveras, or skulls, are crafted of pinewood. The large... read more$49.99$44.99Artist: Juan and Carolina
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
Good Clown
Handcarved Wood Animal Mask
Good Clown, Handcarved Wood Animal Mask
Nyoman Naranata
Faith in the dual nature of beings leads to the creation of a "good" clown in Balinese stories. Nyoman Naranata heeds the call of tradition as he carves this mask by hand. The light grain of... read more$54.99Artist: Nyoman Naranata
Coiling Dragons
Handcrafted Wood Sculpture
Coiling Dragons, Handcrafted Wood Sculpture
Seji Taram
Rising from the depths of past legend, dragons intertwine sinuous bodies and rear on hind legs like snakes. Revered in Bali, the guardians of the gods appear in warm suar wood. Seji Taram sculpts the... read more$364.99Artist: Seji Taram
Calavera Wedding
Wedding-Themed Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru
Calavera Wedding, Wedding-Themed Wood and Ceramic Retablo from Peru
Julio Gallardo
Crafted from wood and painted by hand with colorful floral motifs, this traditional retablo from Peru is created by Julio Gallardo. Opening with brass hinges, the doors reveal an intricate composition... read more$129.99Artist: Julio Gallardo