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Religious Sculpture

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Explore NOVICA's Religious Sculptures Collection. Discover handpainted folk art statues of saints, serene hand-carved Buddhas, collectible nativities and other unique designs created using centuries-old craft techniques. These distinctive sculptures showcase the iconographic imagery of global religious belief systems in their unique designs handcrafted by artisans from around the world.

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Wood sculpture, 'Peaceful Soul'

Christy

Nov 16, 2021

Wood Buddha

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Love this sculpture! Great detailed woodwork and you cannot beat the size for the price! So happy with my purchase!

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Ceramic nativity scene, 'Characato Born' (set of 7)

Dr. Jim

Dec 8, 2017

Unique, humorous Nativity

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Highly innovative, quality Nativity. The workmanship is superior and the item reflects the creator’s sense of humor! Love the item. Have purchased a total of six (6) of them.

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Wood retablo, 'Blue Andean Christmas'

Janice

Jan 11, 2020

Can't wait to share with others

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For past two years have hosted a "Nativity Open House" with depictions from many countries/cultures. I especially like the cultural reference of the hat shop below. Just as many of us learn the story of room made for the Holy Family in the animal's shelter, this shows room made for the birth and adoration of Jesus where a family makes their livelihood.

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Religious Sculpture

Bali’s Nyoman Sudiana has been creating religious sculptures with his family, a group of traditional carvers, from the time he was in elementary school. He is typical of the talented local artisans who carve their own, personal interpretations of their religions in unique local materials. Raul Ullloa Baylon is another example of a local artisan expressing his religion through his exquisite, unique dioramas. High in the Andes of Peru, he combines his painting and weaving techniques to make these unusual detailed religious dioramas. Both artisans from different sides of the planet exemplify NOVICA’s belief in encouraging and promoting local talent no matter where in the world it may be. We hope you enjoy!

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