steel art

There is nothing better than a bottle of wine at the end of a hard day at the hacienda. This bottle holder made of oak wood barrel staves is one of the gorgeous and traditional creations of Mexican artisan Carlos Torres. The steel holders can store five bottles and that rustic design will make your wines look like elegant pieces of art.

Francis Agbete finds inspiration in the wisdom and artistry of the Adinkra symbols of the Ashanti people. Originally credited to Nana Kofi Adinkra, these legendary symbols revolve around several themes with a rich proverbial content. For the Asante people, proverbs are regarded as a mark of wisdom. Hand-carved of sese wood by Agbete, the symbols on this long wall adornment include, starting at the top: Akokonan symbolizing mercy, nurturing; Mmusuyidee or "that which removes ill luck," stands for good fortune and sanctity and Akofena, the sword of war, represents courage and valor. Next is the most widely known symbol, Gye Nyame, hailing God's supremacy and the fifth one is Sankofa, which encourages to learn from the past.

Includes galvanized steel hooks.

Ghana's Kobina Asmah brings forth a heart-shaped African mask that radiates love through its elegant black and white palette. Meticulously hand-carved from sese wood and expertly painted with great attention to detail, this exceptional artwork stands firmly on a resilient steel base. Intended for tabletops, this mesmerizing design ignites the imagination, leaving a lasting impression.

A representation of the king of the Zulu people, found in present-day South Africa and other African nations, is depicted in this extraordinary mask expertly carved by hand from sese wood in Ghana. Commanding attention on its steadfast steel base, this breathtaking artwork intended for tabletops is hand-painted in striking black, white, blue and red hues. This stunning design by Kobina Asmah captures the imagination and inspires a profound reverence for its profound cultural significance.

A chestnut steed prances proudly in this exquisite cedar wood sculpture. "This is the renowned Peruvian Paso Horse or Peruvian Walking Horse," Johnny Chamba says. The smooth-gaited breed was declared a Cultural Heritage of the Nation by Peru's Institute of Culture in 1992. Masterfully carving cedar wood, the artisan depicts the realistic horse with an ornate tooled leather saddle, bridle and breast collar.

Samuel Attuah captures the beauty of the Oheneba Baa wearing a turban with red, yellow and green. Meaning "king's daughter" in the Twi dialect of Ghana's Akan people, her image is carved of sese wood with expressive detail. The mask is set against a wooden background with ceiba wood veneer and sese wood frame. The wall panel features stainless steel hooks and twine on the back to facilitate hanging.

Rearing on its hind legs, a majestic horse with buttermilk markings is revered in this sculpture from Peru. Fernando Castro carves the restive steed from cedar wood that is given different treatments that result in distinct shades of brown. A handmade leather saddle, bridle and tack add realism.