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According to Hindu mythology, vahanas are animal or mythological creatures that deities use as vehicles. So if you were wondering why god Ganesha is often depicted with a mouse by his side, it's because it is his vahana. The two of them are the inspiration behind artisan Ashish Mehta's spectacular sculpture hand-carved from local kadam wood in India that will be a focal point anywhere you choose to display it.

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.

In Balinese culture, Tri Kaya Parisudha is a philosophy that promotes positive thoughts, words and deeds, composed by three purified actions known as Manacika, Wacika and Kayika. Artisans from the Subrata Family in Indonesia carve and paint by hand a compelling suar wood sculpture of a man practicing Manacika and looking to achieve harmony and peace in life by the power of positive thinking.

"Positive thinking helps people do right and speak the truth. Positive and right thinking are the way to a harmonious life. With right and positive thinking, our behavior will be good and positive, including with our words. If all of creation thinks positively and does right, the world will be peaceful and not have more war, violence, or conflict, and so we will all prosper," say the artisans.

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.

Ghanaian Frank Odei Amoani creates this delightful pair of statuettes that make a unique addition to home decor. Carved by hand from sese wood, the artisan's own design features a couple with matching head wear, expressions, and hollowed eyes and mouths. The female statuette has long braids that cascade down her shoulders, and the male statuette has a long beard which he combs with his hands. The artisan uses local clay to give an attractive distressed finish to the statuettes, accentuating their natural appeal. The name awarefoo comes from an Akan word which translates to "married couple."