hands sculptures

Bringing a wise and intellectual vibe into your home, this pinewood sculpture takes the shape of an angel that carries books in her arms. Guatemalan artisan Jose Canil Ramos designs this decor accessory, painted by hand with floral motifs.

This wonderful pendant necklace is the original creation of Mexico's Josefina and Cecilia. They work with natural white marble, which has been carved into a heart-shaped pendant and painted by hand with a colorful hummingbird. Faceted crystal beads in ultramarine accent the pendant, which centers a 14k gold-plated brass snake chain.

Celebrating the mother of Jesus, Guatemalan duo Juan and Carolina create this statuette depicting the mother Mary. Hand-carved from pinewood, she is depicted with reverence as she stands above three cherubs. Hand-painted floral and heart motifs decorate this religious statuette.

This extraordinary retablo designed by Peru’s Jose Ramos beautifully captures the essence of true love that transcends life and goes on even in the afterlife. In the unique diorama, two skeletons joyfully toast to their unbreakable bond while holding a red heart that symbolizes their eternal connection. Influenced by the Day of the Dead, this decorative accent is handcrafted from black walnut wood and showcases hand-painted ceramic figurines that are carefully arranged within. The doors, filled with elaborate floral and leaf designs, can be displayed either opened or closed, adding versatility to this captivating creation.

Says Peruvian artist Julio Gallardo, "I love the type of work that I do, since it allows me to form whatever scene, thought, or idea in a wood box and deepen the significance of each detail." He handcrafts this retablo of local tornillo wood, featuring two swinging doors that are painted by hand with a floral design. These doors open to a fantastic world, depicting a group of salesmen in their tienda de corazones, surrounded by a variety of colorful hearts. Each miniscule piece in this retablo is crafted and painted by hand. Gallardo draws inspiration from themes of love, hoping to spread that with this creative retablo.