carved teak

Facing death on the cross, Christ wears a crown of spiny thorns. For Christians, Good Friday marks a decisive moment as Jesus offers his life to atone for the world's sin. George Obeng works in warm teak wood to carve this sensitive relief sculpture for the wall.

Pirot Gitikoon shares Thai traditions with this hand-carved replica of a Buddhist temple, intended as a guardian spirit house or san phra poom. According to custom, when people finish building a house they include a spirit house to protect the family from evil spirits. Gitikoon carves this house by hand from quality teak wood. The gables feature eight heads shaped like Naga, the protective dragon. The bargeboards replicate Naga's scales, as well as swan tails. The swan is a mystical being from the Himaphan forest. A small pagoda adorns the rooftop; it is crowned with a lotus blossom.

Indian artisans exquisitely carve by hand teak wood in great detail for this majestic sculpture of the god Krishna playing his magical flute. The superb sculpture features lotus bud motifs all around in a wonderful decorative accent presented by Rahul Jain that will give a unique touch to your ambiance.

Krishna is depicted playing the flute to win over and tame the raging bull Hastin, known for being the fiercest bull in Vrindavan, the city where some believe the Hindu god lived during his childhood. This splendid teak wood sculpture presented by Rahul Jain will take everyone's breath away thanks to the carving work done by hand in great detail.

George Obeng depicts Christ's last supper in an exquisite teak wood relief panel. Meticulously carved by hand, it captures the facial expression as well as the body language of each of the 12 disciples. Loaves of bread on the table and a jar of wine beside it presage the sacrament of Holy Communion.