unique wood art (10 items)
African Palm House
Wood Nativity Scene
African Palm House, Wood Nativity Scene
Francis Agbete
Francis Agbete sets the first Christmas in a traditional African palm house. Carved by hand from ceiba, or kapok wood, this charming nativity scene depicts the Holy Family in traditional Ghanaian... read more$179.99Artist: Francis Agbete
Mask Collection
Unique Wood Retablo Folk Art Mask Theme Sculpture
Mask Collection, Unique Wood Retablo Folk Art Mask Theme Sculpture
Alejandro Chavez
A brilliant painted wood box opens to reveal handcrafted masks. Used during the Carnival celebrations preceding Lent, they show an astonishing array of animals, human and fantasy faces. Alejandro... read more$67.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Little Carnaval
Hand Made Folk Art Mirror from Peru
Little Carnaval, Hand Made Folk Art Mirror from Peru
Alejandro Chavez
Alejandro Chávez crafts a mirror frame rooted in Andean tradition. Varied scenes represent Carnavalito (Little Carnival), a celebration held in the Peruvian Andes. Musicians play traditional... read more$54.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Blue Nativity
Handmade Wood Retablo Diorama Peruvian Folk Art
Blue Nativity, Handmade Wood Retablo Diorama Peruvian Folk Art
Alejandro Chavez
Watching over their tiny son, Mary and Joseph smile. Above them, the three kings bring offerings to the Christ child. Shepherds worship and angels sing in the heavens above. Alejandro Chávez portrays... read more$44.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Chapel of Bethlehem
Fair Trade Folk Art Retablo Mirror
Chapel of Bethlehem, Fair Trade Folk Art Retablo Mirror
Alejandro Chavez
Diverse scenes representative of the Ayacucho region of Peru comprise this handcrafted retablo, a unique style of Andean folk art. The altar-like composition is divided into several shelves, populated... read more$109.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Party of Masks
Retablo Folk Art Wall Mirror
Party of Masks, Retablo Folk Art Wall Mirror
Alejandro Chavez
This mirror reflects the festive traditions of the Andes, when people wear colorful and sometimes mystical masks to celebrate their patron saint. Alejandro Chávez crafts each mask by hand of ceramic.... read more$54.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Virgin of Guadalupe
Religious Retablo Sculpture Handamade in Peru
Virgin of Guadalupe, Religious Retablo Sculpture Handamade in Peru
Alejandro Chavez
Surrounded by flowers, the Virgin of Guadalupe is queen of the heavens. She first appeared in Mexico in 1531 and, as proof of her visit, caused roses to bloom at the site. Named Patron Saint of the... read more$59.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Chapel of Quinua
Collectible Peruvian Wood Multicolor Retablo Sculpture
Chapel of Quinua, Collectible Peruvian Wood Multicolor Retablo Sculpture
Alejandro Chavez
Celestial scenes inhabit the upper composition of this altar, as figures in traditional Andean attire celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ beneath a rich, floral canopy. This form of Peruvian folk art... read more$54.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Blue Christmas
Christmas Nativity Retablo Folk Art Handmade in Peru
Blue Christmas, Christmas Nativity Retablo Folk Art Handmade in Peru
Alejandro Chavez
This colorful box depicts the first Christmas. Alejandro Chávez crafts a traditional retablo (diorama) in the regional style of Ayacucho. The Holy Family and the three kings are modeled of clay and... read more$49.99Artist: Alejandro Chavez
Afterlife Canteen
Hand-Painted Ceramic Day of the Dead Style Retablo from Peru
Afterlife Canteen, Hand-Painted Ceramic Day of the Dead Style Retablo from Peru
Jose Ramos
This vibrant retablo showcases a group of skeletons that rise from their eternal dreams and return for a night of earthly pleasures, eating, drinking and celebrating their lives and memories. Evoking... read more$139.99Artist: Jose Ramos