Religious Sculpture
(314 items)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.
Featured Reviews on Religious Sculpture
Wood retablo, 'Blue Andean Christmas'
By Janice
Cant wait to share with others
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 animals shelter, this shows room made for the birth and adoration of Jesus where a family makes their livelihood.
Wood sculpture, 'Let Peace In'
By Theodore
Beautiful Buddha
Well-carved Buddha statue. Not an understatement to describe the artist who created it as a master carver. A beautiful, elegant, serene and meditative image of the Buddha. The perfect addition to any room. Nice on a shelf or your desk. A truly wonderful item.
Wood retablo, 'Virgin Mary'
By Suezy
My third one! Yes, theyre that good!
I bought the first one for myself as a confirmation gift because one of our Deacons, in a class for new Catholics, said every Catholic home must have a few things - one of them was a statue or photo or painting, etc., of our Blessed Mother Mary. I bought the second for a woman in my Bible study, who is from Peru and just moved into a new home. I bought the third one for my sister, because when she saw a photo of mine, she fell in love with it - not for the religious appeal, but from a folk art perspective - and after looking at many online, I cant agree more. I watched the video of how the artisan makes the retablo and it added even greater value to it. I simply love them. I love the scene behind Mary - the high mountains, and the flowers, in a wooden box with doors. I mounted mine on a wall in my home office and see it from where I sit. Im buying the next one as a thank you gift for a close friend who I will be visiting in a few weeks.
Featured Artist
The artistry of Wayan Rendah has been featured in numerous periodicals, including Sunset magazine. "It gives me great pleasure when one of my statues inspires somebody," the artist says.
Wayan Rendah's work has been featured in Homemaker's magazine. "I was born in Bali on June 17, 1973. I'm the oldest of seven children in a family... read more
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