sculptures of hands

What makes this elephant sculpture a must-have decorative accent is the mastery of the wood carving technique especially evident in the elephant's meticulous robe details. The sculpture is handcrafted in India from local kadam wood and designed by artisan Ashish Mehta.

This Christmas season transports itself to the festive Andean lands in a display of art, culture and cheerfulness. Master artisan Feriberto Aylas draws inspiration from the traditional elements that compose the holiday decorations, merging them in this ceramic sculpture featuring a charming tree surrounded by snowmen, angels and the tender image of Joseph and Mary caring for baby Jesus.

Crafted from ceramic and painted by hand with colorful floral motifs, this star-shaped wall sculpture will bring the beauty of Talavera handicrafts to your home. Mexican artisan Juana Ponce creates and signs this piece.

A five-pointed star nestles in the embrace of the crescent moon, engraved with a Celtic knot motif. Realistically carved by hand, the bone pendant graces a necklace by Made Wardika. He colors the carving by soaking it in tea and displays it on a cord of dark brown leather.

Four nsruma, or Akan star ornaments are handcrafted from Ghanaian sese wood, bringing pride to your tree. Emmanuel Nyadedzor designs the ornaments, carving two of them with the image of faces. The ornaments are hand-painted in red, beige, and blue, resembling the colors of the American flag. A distressed finish gives the ornaments a characteristic look.

This charming wall art captures the heart of Christmas with a wonderfully whimsical nativity scene - Joseph standing alongside Mary, who is tenderly holding baby Jesus under the bright guiding star. The contrast between the hand-molded ceramic figurines and the intentionally distressed wood background creates a delightful rustic aesthetic that brings warmth to any holiday display. Each character showcases remarkable attention to detail in both form and paint work, with subtle touches that reveal the careful handcrafting process. Guatemalan artisan Liz Oliva creates this endearing decorative accent, perfect for adding character to your space and seasonal decorations.