cultural sculpture

Eliasu Adams takes inspiration from his culture to create a charming key chain full of Ghana's essence. After hand-carving an ebony wood mask, the artisan embellishes his creation with blue recycled glass beads and sese wood details, all joined by a stainless steel ring.

Eliasu Adams draws inspiration from his culture to create a gorgeous key chain full of Ghana's spirit. After hand-carving a traditional ebony wood comb, the artisan embellishes his creation with recycled glass and sese wood beads, all joined by a stainless steel ring.

Ghanaian artisan Eliasu Adams finds inspiration in his culture to create a marvelous key chain full of pride and tradition. After hand-carving an ebony wood charm in the shape of Africa, the artisan embellishes his creation with recycled glass and sese wood beads, all joined by a stainless steel ring.

Add an ornate touch to your bracelet stack with this lavish Taxco silver cuff bracelet. Ezequiel Tapia handcrafts it from 925 sterling silver and embellishes it with two sculpted sugar skulls on each end. He finishes his design with a pair of bright reconstituted turquoise gems flanked by two small amethyst stones.

Ezequiel learned silversmithing from his father - a master Taxco jeweler. After studying mechanical engineering and running his own industrial maintenance company, Ezequiel decided to return to his hometown to continue working on his father's craft. His designs feature references to global cultures as well as traditional Mexican iconography.

The Kolovrat wheel is an ancient Slavic sign intended to honour the sun and fire. Used as a divine symbol, it is now part of a bewitching necklace handcrafted by Balinese artisan Made Wardika. After carving the magical image on cow bone, the artisan adds a sterling silver hoop that joins the piece to a leather cord with an adjustable length.

The collision of two worlds brought to life a traditional cross that symbolized the beginning of a new era. Celtic beliefs and Christian faith motivated ancient civilizations to create this intricate design, now inspiring Bali's Made Wardika to create a stunning necklace. After carving the pendant from cow bone, the artisan adds an adjustable leather cord for a comfortable fit, with a little sterling silver hoop allowing the centrepiece to dangle gracefully.