animal wall art

Jesus tenderly carries a tiny lamb in his arms; the animal nestles close against his body. Alejandro Ramírez depicts Christ as the Good Shepherd, a metaphor taken from the gospel and prefigured in the Psalms. The image is reverently sculpted in exquisite detail, for Ramírez's art is an expression of his own faith. Carved of fragrant cedar wood, the figures are adorned with bronze leaf.

A metal hook at the back facilitates hanging.

Jesus tenderly carries a tiny lamb on his shoulder; the animal nestles close against his body. Alejandro Ramírez depicts Christ as the Good Shepherd, a metaphor taken from the gospel and prefigured in the Psalms. The image is reverently sculpted in exquisite detail, for Ramírez's art is an expression of his own faith. Carved of fragrant cedar wood, the figures are adorned with bronze leaf.

A metal hook at the back facilitates hanging.

This extraordinary wall art depicting the Hindu god Ganesha, also known as Ganapati and instantly recognizable for his elephant-like head, is expertly rendered by Ida Bagus Lawa Bargawa. A master of the traditional batik technique, the Balinese artist skillfully hand-sketches the figure and employs freehand wax resist application, which demands considerable expertise, with distinct dye baths for each color to create the vibrant and intricate batik art. In Hinduism, Ganesha is known as a god of knowledge and a remover of obstacles.

Wearing a gold-tone headdress, the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha makes a handsome addition to any wall. Dayal J. Daryanani presents this reverent wall sculpture, which is hand-carved from kadam wood by Indian artisans. Ganesha is finished with a rich brown stain.

Seated on a tiger, Shiva lifts a hand in blessing. Regarded as the celestial overlord of deliverance through destruction, Shiva has his customary trident by his side as a show of divinity. The hissing cobra that slithers around his head symbolizes his potent divine destructivity, and his matted hair is thought to contain the flow of the Ganges River. Shiva is one of the most complex gods of India, embodying seemingly contradictory qualities. He is both the destroyer and the restorer, the great ascetic and the symbol of sensuality, the benevolent herdsman of souls and the wrathful avenger. Unaffected by the whims of the world, he is innocent and guileless, pure of mind and heart. He does not adorn his body with jewels or flowers — he mats his hair and dresses in animal hide.

Ida Bagus Lawa Bargawa is a master of the batik technique, sketching the figures by hand and applying the wax resist freehand, which requires great skill. A different dye bath is required for each separate color in his elegant and complex batik "painting."

The Contreras Family works in the traditional majolica style to create this charming wall cross, which features a colorful Catrina-style pup against a cobalt blue ground. The motifs are painted by hand and the cross is signed on the back.

Refined pinewood pieces portray the miracle of Bethlehem in all its tender splendor. Juan and Carolina, from Guatemala, put dedication and love into every detail that composes this nativity scene, inspired by the region's traditions and faith. The set includes the Holy Family, the Three Wise Men and two farm animals—each decorated with floral motifs painted by hand.