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Animal Sculpture

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Explore NOVICA's Animal Sculpture Gallery. From highly realistic to compellingly abstract, you will find handcrafted artisan treasures that showcase the diverse skills of global artisans.

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Wood sculpture, 'Snoozing Cat'

Cathy

May 30, 2023

Snoozing Cat!

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I just think this is so beautiful, I would never be able to do this (sculpturing). I gave this cat to my daughter for a Christmas gift! When she opened it she had the biggest Smile, and said she loved it! I'm happy that I bought it for her!

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Wood sculpture, 'Akpa Fish'

Carolyn

May 6, 2020

Gift Well Received

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I bought this for my brother last year because he's a fisherman. He really really really liked it. I have yet to see it because I haven't been over to his office, but he's mentioned it several times and how much he likes it.

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Cedar and mahogany wood statuette, 'Pensive Owl'

Tina

Aug 14, 2017

Pensive Owl

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I just received my owl and I JUST LOVE IT John Barrow you are truly talented. I look forward to purchasing another of your beautiful pieces of art soon..................... This is my 5th of your collection. Again beautiful

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Animal Sculpture

In many cultures, since ancient times, animals have been the subject of many prolific artists' greatest pieces of art, including México’s designer Angel Ceron’s depiction of man’s best friend via his ceramic animal sculptures. In many of Mexico’s pre-Hispanic cultures, the dog, who is believed to see spirits, was depicted as loyal leader walking the master’s soul to the realm of the dead. For the playfully, sometimes mischievous and curious one, the “Three Monkeys’ has been immortalized by Nyoman Karsa, in a carefully hand carved Balinese suar wood statuette “seeing no evil, speaking no evil and hearing no evil.” From the owl, cat, hummingbird, the horse, penguin, lion, swans and more, NOVICA offers an abundance of animal sculptures to match you or your loved one with your favorite animal.

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