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African mask plaque, 'Born on Thursday'

Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this elegant wall plaque depicting an African mask. Carved by hand the face represents a woman. The artisan names the piece Yaa which means born on Thursday in the Twi language spoken by the Akan... more

Bungalow Rose Guardian of the Andes Figurine Porcelain/Ceramic in Red | 3.1 H x 3 W x 7.87 D in | Wayfair 1EAE1B83F9D747829A3DDCCAD9FFB554

Ancient Andean legends portray the bull as a brave and fierce guardian that protects every home from negative energies. With the arrival of Spanish settlers, these fearless creatures became part of the Highland culture, inspiring artisans of the time... more

World Menagerie 4 Piece Brecksville Women of the Andes Figurine Set Porcelain/Ceramic in Brown/Gray | 3.1 H x 1.6 W x 1.7 D in | Wayfair

Four petite figurines wear Peru's unique regional apparel. The artisan creates the petite ceramic women people in the shape of an egg. A girl from Ayacucho wears a warm orange sweater and a wide brown hat with a shawl in which she carries things. From... more

Novica Handmade Smiling Nature Beaded Wood Mask

This irresistible smiling mask is crafted by the artisans of the Kamsá Biyá Community in the southern Colombian Andes. more

Novica Handmade Quinua Nativity Ceramic Sculpture

This wonderful nativity sculpture is from Dionisio Rojas in Peru. The artisan captures the traditional architectural style of churches in the Ayacucho region in the south-central Andes. more

Bungalow Rose Sculpture Porcelain/Ceramic in Blue/Gray/White | 3.1 H x 2.44 W x 3.1 D in | Wayfair 9799362DFB294FF9B1BF8EA2B6D69FB9

According to ancient Nahual beliefs, when someone is born, they are accompanied by the spirit of an animal that protects and guides them. Inspired by this tradition, the Mexican artisans of the Aguilar Artisan Workshop create this impressive sculpture.... more

Novica Handmade Pair Of Nahuales Ceramic Sculpture

According to ancient Nahual beliefs, when someone is born, they are accompanied by the spirit of an animal that protects and guides them. Inspired by this tradition, the Mexican artisans of the Aguilar Artisan Workshop create this impressive sculpture. more

African mask plaque, 'Born on Friday'

Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this elegant wall plaque depicting an African mask. Carved by hand the face represents a woman. The artisan names the piece Afia which means born on Friday in the Twi language spoken by the Akan... more

Pair of Nahuales,'Peacock-Themed Ceramic Nahual Sculpture from Mexico'

According to ancient Nahual beliefs, when someone is born, they are accompanied by the spirit of an animal that protects and guides them. Inspired by this tradition, the Mexican artisans of the Aguilar Artisan Workshop create this impressive sculpture.... more

Smiling Nature,'Handmade Wood Mask with Glass Beads'

This irresistible smiling mask is crafted by the artisans of the Kamsá Biyá Community in the southern Colombian Andes. In keeping with their cultural and spiritual traditions, they use such masks in ceremonies where they ingest ayahuasca , a native... more

Quinua Nativity,'Hand Crafted Ayacucho Nativity Sculpture'

This wonderful nativity sculpture is from Dionisio Rojas in Peru. The artisan captures the traditional architectural style of churches in the Ayacucho region in the south-central Andes. Jesus, Mary and the Christ child are accompanied by angels, lambs,... more

'Handcrafted Hand-Painted Bird-Themed Curated Gift Set'

The Andes' avian fauna decorates the forests with a magical and lovely aura that today inspires two artisans to join their creations in this curated gift set from Peru. Moved by the tender and sweet emotions coming from this blessed region's... more

'Classic Inca Gemstone-Accented Copper and Bronze Wall Art'

The ancestral Inca Empire comes to life again in an exquisite creation from the Andes region. Peruvian artisan Ronald Franco pays homage to the splendor of the ancient empire with this classic wall art portraying a ceremony mask used in those times of... more

Center of Gravity,'Handmade Multicolor Beaded Home Accent from Guatemala'

Artisan Lesbia Back crafts this elegant hanging home accent from multicolor crystal beads, perfect for adding some vibrancy to a window or hanging in any setting. Born in Antigua, Guatemala, Lesbia grew up surrounded by artists and their crafts, which... more

Green Gravity,'Hanging Multicolor Beaded Home Window Accent from Guatemala'

Artisan Lesbia Back creates this charming home accent from multicolor crystal beads, perfect for adding some color to a window or hanging in any setting. Born in Antigua, Guatemala, Lesbia Back grew up surrounded by handicraft artists, inspiring her to... more

Make Sense of Life,'Signed Unstretched Blue and White Abstract Acrylic Painting'

"We are born and continue developing, and as time goes by, our development is burdened with responsibilities that we must overcome," says artisan Gus Anom while explaining the profound meaning of its newest composition, combining vibrant blue and black... more

Handmade Ceramic nativity sculpture (Peru)

Feriberto Aylas, born in Ayacucho in 1965, is an artisan dedicated to ceramics. He has established a family community centered around ceramics, working alongside his relatives. more

Afia Maame,'Hand-Carved Ebony Wood Statuette of Mother and Child'

Mother and child belong together, as represented in this statuette hand-carved by artisan Agnes Amponsah of Ghana. The ebony wood statuette portrays a woman with a baby on her back pouring water into a pot. The name Afia, means "female born on Friday."... more

'Fork-shaped Wall Sculpture with Female Face Carved in Wood'

Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani refers to her as Afia, the name given to her because she was born on a Friday, according to Akan naming traditions. She is beautifully detailed in a hand-carved sese wood wall sculpture. Shaped like a fork, the... more

Handmade Twin Dragons (pair) Wood statuettes (Indonesia) - 26 x 25 x 21

I was born in Sukawati, Gianyar in 1970. It seemed natural to work with you, as my brother, Made Wirata, is a wood carver and my wife, Made Mulyani, crafts masks, and both of them are featured artisans. more

Bay Isle Home™ Fern Wood Relief Panel in Brown | 1 H x 7.75 W in | Wayfair 7491048E9964436EA6F621343C732459

Born to a family of wood carvers, the artisan flourished as an artist under the guidance of her parents and siblings in Bali. Her skill and passion translate wonderfully in this relief panel of suar wood which she hand carves. The circular wall... more

Bungalow Rose Elzey Mask on Stand Sculpture Wood in Black/Brown/Red | 10.8 H x 9 W x 1.2 D in | Wayfair F6E0FE3ABDEE4BF18402445AEA959203

With a face like the full moon, this beautiful mask depicts an Akuaba, an Akan word for the child of Akua, a girl born on Wednesday. The term also signifies a doll. This artisan carves the symmetrical features, bright eyes and full lips. "I want people... more

Dakota Fields Afia Maame Figurine Wood in Brown/Gray | 15.5 H x 7.5 W x 3.1 D in | Wayfair 7F161900C262440B8DA5D8772F91230E

Mother and child belong together, as represented in this statuette hand-carved by artisan Agnes Amponsah of Ghana. The ebony-wood statuette portrays a woman with a baby on her back pouring water into a pot. The name Afia means "female born on Friday."... more

Novica Handmade Afia Maame Ebony Wood Statuette

Mother and child belong together, as represented in this statuette hand-carved by artisan Agnes Amponsah of Ghana. The ebony wood statuette portrays a woman with a baby on her back pouring water into a pot. The name Afia, means "female born on Friday." more

Splendid Garden,'Hand Painted Circular Teak Wood Relief Panel from Thailand'

Born in 1949 in the city of Chiang Mai, Thailand, artisan Amporn Srihata started off working her parents' ricefield in order to survive but later became an apprentice under a wood carver, which set her on a path to a better life. Over the past decades,... more

World Menagerie Fork Wall Sculpture w/ Female Face Carved in Wood Wall Décor in Black/Brown | 37 H x 6.3 W in | Wayfair 260983

Ghanaian artisan Frank Odei Amoani refers to her as Afia, the name given to her because she was born on a Friday, according to Akan naming traditions. She is beautifully detailed in a hand-carved sese wood wall sculpture. Shaped like a fork, the... more