'Folk Art Ceramic Angel Sculpture Hand-Painted in Guatemala'

Our Lady of Mount Carmel,'Handmade Folk Art Retablo Sculpture of the Virgen del Carmen'

Wearing an elaborate crown, Our Lady of Mount Carmel extends her arms in benediction. Alejandro Chávez portrays the Madonna named for Mount Carmel in the Holy Land, where a chapel was built in her honor before her assumption into heaven. In 1251,... ... more

'Aztlan Warrior' - Handmade Mexican Aztec Ceramic Sculpture

Angel Ceron is inspired by the legend of Aztlan for the design of this extraordinary sculpture. Meaning the place of herons Aztlan was a prophesized islet where the Mexicas were told to build their city the Great Tenochtitlan ?û at modern day Mexico... ... more

Primitive Deer in White,'Hand Carved Wooden Deer Sculpture with White Finish'

This charming white deer is crafted by Thai artisan Plake Kijfuangfoo. The beast is hand-carved from santol wood and given a heavily-distressed white finish for the look of a vintage folk art find. ... more

'Chimu Dog' - Hand Crafted Peruvian Archaeological Ceramic Dog Sculpture

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... ... more

Dove,'Unique Hand Painted Ceramic Bird Art Vessel'

Shaped of clay and painted by hand, a colorful dove is formed. Walter Jose Acosta replicates the art from Peru's ancient Nazca culture. The vessel is treated to look like an aged archaeological treasure. For decorative use only. ... more

Ceramic sculpture, 'Catrina the Beautiful'

Flowers accessorize Catrina's turquoise dress as she personifies death with grace and humor. As always she wears a wide-brimmed hat. Angel Ceron is inspired by the celebrated cartoon developed by Jose Guadalupe Posadas to poke fun at Mexico's high... ... more

Ceramic sculpture, 'Lord Chaac'

Chaac the Maya lord of rain sits on his throne with arms crossed in front at his chest regarded as an unusual depiction for this deity which Angel Ceron replicates from a sculpture dated 250-800 AD. This anthropomorphic image fuses reptilian or... ... more

Big Colorful Pucara Bull,'Hand Painted Ceramic Bull with Floral Motifs from Peru'

Multicolored floral motifs are painted by hand on the surface of this ceramic figurine, depicting a saddled bull in black with metallic-colored horns and accents. The sculpture is presented by Peru's Maribel Posso Olivares, who draws her inspiration... ... more

Painted Floral Ekeko Sculpture with Wool Cap from Peru 'Jolly Ekeko'

This charming little sculpture of a man is crafted of ceramic, featuring hand-painted floral motifs against a green body, with a multicolored wool chullo cap reading "Peru" atop his head. Presented by Maribel Posso Olivares, the figurine depicts... ... more

Maya with Chu Vessel,'Antique Maya Man Original Ceramic Sculpture Signed by Artist'

Fabulously detailed, this sculpture of a Maya man is an original creation by artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association. The Mexican artisan, expert in pre-Hispanic art and history, now ventures into the creation of original characters... ... more

Maya with Pot,'Highly Detailed Original Ceramic Sculpture of a Maya Man'

Wearing a magnificent headdress and jewelry, this Maya man sits with an offering pot in this original sculpture by artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association. The Mexican artisans, expert in pre-Hispanic art and history, now venture into the... ... more

Zunil,'Signed Folk Art Landscape Painting from Guatemala'

Painting from the marvelous municipality of Zunil, Guatemalan artist Hugo Pichiya captures a tranquil scene from a hillside road. Farm cottages dot the landscape as farmland blankets the hillside in the distance. Says the artist, "Guatemala is a... ... more

Offering Peace,'Floral Wood Angel Sculpture Holding a Heart from Guatemala'

Offering peace, a beautiful wavy-haired angel holds a heart in her hands. Guatemalan artisans Juan and Carolina create this reverent sculpture, which is carved from pinewood. The angel's yellow dress features floral motifs that are carefully painted... ... more

Noah's Tree,'Handcrafted Ceramic Tree of Life with Noah's Ark and Doves'

This sculpture is a feast for the eyes, full of hand-painted details. Artisan Magdaleno Fierro of Mexico handcrafts this ceramic sculpture in the shape of a tree. At the center is an ark, with Noah, an elephant and a giraffe surrounded by green... ... more

Twilight Owl,'Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Owl with Birds and Flowers'

This lovely ceramic owl wall art is filled with color and details. On a predominantly dark blue background with sections outlined in medium blue, Mexican artisan Eufrosia Pantaleon hand paints a peaceful garden scene with doves and flowers,... ... more

Woman with Dogs,'Hand-Painted Ceramic Sculpture of a Woman with Dogs'

Created by the artisans of the Aguilar Artisan Workshop in Mexico, this beautiful sculpture is perfect for any dog lover. Crafted of ceramic, a happy woman spends time with a variety of different dogs resting in her lap, hands, and even on her head.... ... more

Painter Catrin,'Mexican Folk Art Painter Skeleton Statuette'

With a nod to José Guadalupe Posada's "La Calavera Catrina", Mexico's Jorge Escamilla creates this unique sculpture. Wearing overalls and holding a roller, the hardworking skeletal painter is crafted of clay and steel wire. The original "La Calavera... ... more

Rainbow Pegasus,'Oaxacan Folk Art Pegasus Alebrije'

Mexico's Esteban Hernandez works in the wonderful Oaxacan folk art form known as alebrijes to create this unique pegasus sculpture. He carves the winged horse from copal wood, and then carefully paints it in minute detail with a rainbow of colors.... ... more

Psychedelic Pegasus,'Handmade Pegasus Alebrije Statuette'

Working in the fabulous folk art form known as alebrijes , Oaxacan artisan Esteban Hernandez creates this unique sculpture. He carves the pegasus from copal wood, which is then carefully painted by hand in minute detail with a rainbow of colors.... ... more

Perky Armadillo,'Multicolored Armadillo Alebrije'

Preserving the Oaxacan folk art tradition of alebrijes , Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico create this marvelous armadillo sculpture. The figurine is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with an assortment of motifs in a rainbow of colors.... ... more

Bold Deer,'Hand Painted Deer Alebrije Sculpture'

Preserving the Oaxacan folk art tradition of alebrijes , Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico create this marvelous deer sculpture. The figurine is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with an assortment of motifs in a rainbow of colors. The... ... more

Top Cat in Black,'Hand-Painted Ceramic Flower Pot'

Far from unlucky, this fun planter is a great accent for any space. Designed by Guatemala's Jose Arriola, the ceramic pot features a cat's face on both sides and is carefully painted by hand. ... more

Colorful Skull,'Ceramic Figurine from Guatemala'

This fun figurine is from Vitelio Orozco in Guatemala. The small skull is formed from ceramic and carefully hand-painted with colorful motifs on a green background. ... more

Red-Headed Long-Tailed Tit,'Artisan Crafted Bird Figurine'

Passionate about the avian kingdom, Mauricio Morales in Guatemala crafts wonderful bird sculptures. He creates this red-headed long-tailed tit, a passerine native to the Asian continent, from ceramic and paints it carefully by hand. Aluminum wire... ... more

Mixtec God of the Underworld,'Aztec Archaeology Ceramic God of the Underworld Sculpture'

Seated with elbows on his bony knees, Mictlantecuhtli is a skeletal specter, revered throughout most of Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures as one of the most powerful deities. Members of the Angel Ceron Artisan Association present their own... ... more

Yellow Hare,'Hand-Painted Alebrije Figurine from Oaxaca'

Esteban Hernandez creates this adorable figurine in the tradition of alebrijes , a folk art form that originated in his home state of Oaxaca. The small sculpture is carved from copal wood and painted entirely by hand. ... more

Red Hare,'Wood Rabbit Alebrije Figurine'

Working in the tradition of alebrijes , a folk art form that originated in his home state of Oaxaca, Mexican artisan Esteban Hernandez creates this cute figurine. The small sculpture is carved from copal wood and painted entirely by hand. ... more

Orange Turtle,'Artisan Crafted Small Alebrije Sculpture'

This charming turtle is a wonderful example of the Oaxacan folk art form of alebrijes . Esteban Hernandez in Mexico carves the figurine by hand from copal wood and paints it in vivid detail. ... more

Standing Jaguar,'Artisan Crafted Oaxacan Alebrije'

Carved by hand from copal wood, this magnificent jaguar alebrije sculpture is carefully hand-painted in meticulous detail. The statuette from Esteban Hernandez in Mexico is an excellent example of the Oaxacan folk art. The folk art tradition of... ... more

American Black Duck,'Guatemala Handcrafted Ceramic American Black Duck Figurine'

Denizens of the march and forest, the American black duck dines on tiny shellfish as well as plants and seeds. The dark streaks around the eye are part of its breeding plumage. Mauricio Morales depicts the aquatic bird in a ceramic sculpture and... ... more

Monkeyshines,'Ceramic Monkey Shaped Jar Replica in Brown from Mexico'

This ceramic vessel is a replica of a famous Aztec archaeological sculpture in obsidian, which is on display in Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology. This version is burnished, high-fired ceramic with a rustic brown finish, created by the Angel... ... more

Carpenter Catrin,'Hand Painted Ceramic Catrin Sculpture'

In an homage to José Guadalupe Posada's "La Calavera Catrina", Mexico's Jorge Escamilla creates this fun sculpture. Wearing overalls and carrying a saw and a wooden board, the skeletal carpenter is crafted of clay and steel wire. The original "La... ... more

Owl Reunion,'Handcrafted Owl Ceramic Figurines from Guatemala (Set of 3)'

To make this cute set of three owl-shaped figurines, Jose Arriola works ceramic at high temperatures on wood and charcoal-fueled grills, a method used in his native Guatemala since the ancient times of the Mayans. These playful owls are hand-painted... ... more

St. John,'Double Face Ceramic Flower Pot Hand-Painted in Guatemala'

The vibrant colors and unique design is what makes this exceptional flower pot stand out. Handcrafted from ceramic with gorgeous hand-painted accents, this charming planter by Guatemalan artisan Jose Arriola has a double face so you can admire it... ... more

Hand Crafted Purple Wood Kittycat Folk Art Sculpture 'Springtime Cat'

"""This purple cat is happy because spring has arrived, and the alebrije reflects the colorful feast of flowers,"" explain Zeny and Reyna. They use the tip of a maguey leaf to paint the patterns on this admirable hand-carved copal wood sculpture.... ... more

'Love My Llama' - Hand Carved Wood Sculpture Andean Folk Art

Full of joy a little girl stands on her toes to hug her beloved llama. John Barrow masterfully creates this expressive sculpture inspired by his admiration of Andean customs and traditions. He sculpts this piece with hand-carved segments of cedar... ... more

'Yawar Fiesta' - Folk Art Wood Retablo Sculpture from Peru

Celebrating the condor and its impressive size and strength the yawar ( blood in Quechua) fiesta takes place in Peru's Apurimac and Ayacucho regions. The condor represents the people of Peru while the bull represents the Spanish. If the condor flies... ... more