sculpture art

"I like making jaguar heads because they remind me of my Maya ancestors. To them the jaguars protected the fields and mountains. They regarded the jaguar as a deity who they honored at the beginning of a harvest," says Jose Canil Ramos. According to Maya cosmogony, the jaguar is represented by the Ix day of the Maya calendar. It symbolizes strength and vigor, as well as feminine and feline energies. 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.

"I like making jaguar heads because they remind me of my Maya ancestors. To them the jaguars protected the fields and mountains. They regarded the jaguar as a deity that they honored at the beginning of a harvest," says Jose Canil Ramos. According to Maya cosmogony, the jaguar is represented by the Ix day of the Maya calendar. It symbolizes strength and vigor, as well as feminine and feline energies. 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.

Inspired by the lively bird-of-paradise, this pinewood wall mask is a celebration of color and form. Its intricately hand-painted details and vibrant hues make it an eye-catching addition to any space. Handcrafted by Guatemalan artisan Manuel Delfino, it’s finished with a maguey fiber cord, ready to add character to your home.

From the Hausa word for 'antelope', this barewa is hand carved from local rubberwood by Ghanaian artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu. He decorates the base of the antlers with textured aluminum plate and adds yellow, black, and red painting to the face of the mask. The curling horns are a beautiful example of Mohamadu's carving skill.