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One of the most popular saints both in the colonial period and now, Francis of Assisi appears here in his role as protector of animals, which are important in rural, traditional life. This sculpture gives the saint a joyful appearance in bright colors and flowered garb. Guatemalan carver Jose Canil Ramos from Guatemala learned to work wood into religious and folk items from his father to sell at the famous Chichicastenango market.
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This Angel is beautifully handpainted with such detail that it is absolutely stunning. The vibrant colors are truly worth looking at it every day. Im very pleased with my purchase. Thank You!
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My kitchen has a lemon and chicken theme. This mask is well made and I love the cheerful artistry. The kids know to rub the beak for good luck!
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Beautifully carved and painted as all of JOCARA s works.
You can find our wood sculpture 'Blessed Are the Animals' by Jose Canil Ramos in sculpture categories such as Animal Themed Sculpture, Christian Sculpture, Folk Art Sculpture, Hand Painted Sculpture and Wood Sculpture. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Confronting Adversity
Jose suffers from a rare facial nerve paralysis and is currently treating the condition with physical therapy.
Preserving Traditions
Jose is a very talented wood carver. He first learned when he was just ten years old from his father. This art has been passed down for generations and Jose plans to continue the tradition and teach his son how to carve.
Microcredit Financing
Jose Canil Ramos has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $250 and the most recent for $2100. Proceeds were used to invest in wood, saws, paints, and sandpaper for production.
Moving On Up
Jose's work helps generate employment opportunities for those in his community. With the sales from NOVICA, he can employ other artisans and help change the lives of his workers.
Job Creator
Jose hires several people in his community which provides them with a stable income for supporting their families.
"Most of the time I work with the idea of something, rather than with its photo, because I feel it hampers my inspiration and then I'm not happy with the final product."