fun sculptures

"Monkeys are jovial and fun to watch. Most are friendly and live in habitats close to humans. The next time you visit a zoo, look for the monkeys as they are fun to be with," reflects artisan Victor Dushie while thinking about his latest creation. Using his advanced techniques, the Ghanaian artist creates this sese wood sculpture of a monkey, adding ceramic and aluminium details for a unique look. After choosing a palette of warm hues, Victor paints every element by hand, making it a unique piece of art.

Directly from the enchanting Mexican region, this cheeky feline arrives to infuse your interiors with fun audacity. Nohemi Calixto works with whimsical artistry in this ceramic sculpture, whose combination of naïf and expressionist styles allows the artisan to depict the kitty in all its cunning beauty while boasting vibrant geranium hues.

The classic Javanese artistry depicts a gracious giraffe in an adorable style, all made with batik techniques. Inspired by the region's floral richness, Retno Pratiwi works on pule wood to hand-carve this giraffe sculpture, later painted in a palette of red and yellow hues that transform the piece into a charming folk art design.

Artisan Luis Morales of Mexico crafts a charming ceramic Catrina to grace your mantel or shelf. Formed by hand from clay, her ensemble is carefully painted in red with white flowers and ruffles. Her hair is braided and she holds a magnificent platter. The elegant figure is based on a satirical etching created by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada around 1910-1913. With his etching, Posada poked fun at those Mexican natives who tried to emulate the fashion and habits of the European aristocracy. Today, la Catrina has become the instantly recognizable icon of Día de los Muertos (Mexico's Day of the Dead).

Celebrate the Christmas season with a funny Santa gathering of recycled teak nesting dolls, crafted by Java's Hasan Agus Wiratomo. After hours of working with materials that help the world become greener, the artisan finishes this set of four adorable Santas with a hand-painted finish in a palette of red and white hues, one smaller than the other for an amusing stacking play.