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Hand Made Wood Deer Wall Art, "Maya Deer"

Name: Hand Made Wood Deer Wall Art, 'Maya Deer'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 174760
Price: 114.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.98 (170 reviews)

Product ID: 174760

by Jose Canil Ramos (170)

"The stories that my grandfather used to tell me inspired me to create this sculpture," explains Guatemalan carver Jose Canil Ramos.... more

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"The stories that my grandfather used to tell me inspired me to create this sculpture," explains Guatemalan carver Jose Canil Ramos. "To the Maya people, the deer is the most intelligent creature of all, and represents the purity of the forests." Canil carves the sculpture by hand from pinewood and paints it with extraordinary artistry. Before finishing the piece he applies a mixture of soot and water to achieve an antique and weathered illusion.

0.77 kgs
1.7 lbs

36 cm H x 34.5 cm W x 20 cm D
14.25" H x 13.5" W x 7.75" D

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US/Imperial

Pinewood
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Guatemala
Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
Product ID: 174760

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Jose Canil Ramos

Central America

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170

Barbara

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Nov 18, 2019

“Wonderful whimsy”

This is just the perfect item for my eclectic living room wall

Purchased Item Maya Deer, Hand Made Wood Deer Wall Art

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Patricia

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Jan 30, 2020

“Better than the real thing”

This was a Christmas gift to a recipient who always gets some form of a reindeer every year, and this was a total hit this year. Beautifully and artistically well made.

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Nancy

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Apr 07, 2025

“Love it!”

My kitchen has a lemon and chicken theme. This mask is well made and I love the cheerful artistry. The kids know to rub the beak for good luck!

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Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

Confronting Adversity

Jose suffers from a rare facial nerve paralysis and is currently treating the condition with physical therapy.

Microcredit Financing

Jose Canil Ramos has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $250 and the most recent for $2100. Proceeds were used to invest in wood, saws, paints, and sandpaper for production.

Preserving Traditions

Jose is a very talented wood carver. He first learned when he was just ten years old from his father. This art has been passed down for generations and Jose plans to continue the tradition and teach his son how to carve.

Moving On Up

Jose's work helps generate employment opportunities for those in his community. With the sales from NOVICA, he can employ other artisans and help change the lives of his workers.

Job Creator

Jose hires several people in his community which provides them with a stable income for supporting their families.

Meet the Artist

Jose Canil Ramos Wood sculptures

(170)

"Most of the time I work with the idea of something, rather than with its photo, because I feel it hampers my inspiration and then I'm not happy with the final product."

"I was born on May 25, 1981 in Chichicastenango and I learnt my craft from my father. He used to carve masks and saints to sell at the Chichi... read more