love sculpture

Carved by hand from sese wood, this handsome sculpture is the work of Winfred Korley. Ghana's renowned handwoven kente cloth envelops the handle of a rustic machete. On the blade, adinkra symbols include the number one, a heart and epa (law and justice). "In my own tribe, the Ga, newly elected chiefs are given this machete to hold during their inauguration," the artisan explains.

A loop on the handle permits it to hang on the wall.

According to the beliefs of most pre-Hispanic cultures, a smiling sun warms the earth for life to be born and renewed. Georgina Cabrera incorporates Aztec motifs such as maize, flowers, priests, and warriors in kaleidoscopic alignment, blending her own ingenuity, her family's trade, and her country's tradition. Accents of color brighten the ceramic piece, making it the essential adornment for a patio or garden.

Based in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Cabrera works with a special clay sent to her by her relatives from her natal Otumba. The clay comprises of three different types of clay blended with plumilla (the flower from reeds along the local riverbanks). Once the clay has taken form, it is left to dry in the sun for up to five days before baking at approximately 450° C. Finally, Cabrera uses acrylics to hand-paint the piece, providing the adequate accents for the viewer to appreciate the impressive symbols of a long admired civilization.

A proud Cabrera states: "I love to transmit my ideas through my products for people to get to know my work."

Framed by a heart shape in black and red, two lovers gaze into each other's eyes. Ghanaian artisan Felix Senyor designs this wall sculpture, which he carves by hand from sese wood.

Covered with fluttering hummingbirds and colorful flowers, a vase pours flowing water. Mexican artisan J. Blas creates this beautiful wall sculpture, which he crafts and paints by hand.

Exemplifying strength, grace and love, there is perhaps no symbol more beautiful than a woman caring for her young child. Joseph Boateng creates a relief panel depicting a Ghanaian woman with her child on her back. Her traditional dress is hand-painted in cheerful blue and red, and other details like her intricately-braided hair are carved with expert precision. The artisan works in seasoned sese wood.

For a lovely and inspiring addition to your home decor, this wall cross is created by Balinese artisan Sarwaedi. He works in natural suar wood, diligently carving the cross by hand. It features lotus flower motifs and elegant openwork that is achieved with great attention to detail. The cross receives a distressed black finish for the look of a treasured antique.