Cedar relief panel, 'Christ of the Sugar Cane' (Peru) $197.95
Expertly carving cedar wood by hand, the Ramirez Brothers depict Christ of the Sugar Cane, adding the golden shine of bronze leaf. Legend tells how the image was discovered on the Hacienda Chiclin in a cane field, which led to the name. The statue is more...
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Cedar relief panel, 'Madonna of Good Rest' (Peru) On sale - now $155.66 - was $172.95
Sweet Baby Jesus cuddles under Mary's cheek in blissful sleep, while the new mother looks to the heavens with loving devotion expressed in her eyes. Javier Ramirez presents an endearingly vivid panel, which he carves by hand from cedar wood and paint more...
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Cedar relief panel, 'Mary and the Eucharist' (Peru) $184.95
Mary stands solemn and poised during the sacrament of Eucharist. The Montalvo Family invokes her presence through their sublime sense of art. They paint her portrait in a hand-carved cedar wood relief panel and finish it with bronze leaf application. more...
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Cedar relief panel, 'Our Lady of Perpetual Help' (Peru) $217.95
Acclaimed by many of the Catholic faith, when Mary is invoked as Our Lady of Perpetual Help, she will concede great miracles. Ever present and ready to comfort, her kindness is masterfully transmitted in this portrait by the Montalvo Family. Sculpted more...
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Cedar relief panel, 'Saint Peter and Saint Paul' (Peru) $239.95
June 29 commemorates the martyrdom in Rome of Jesus' disciple Peter and Paul of Tarsus, the evangelist. The Montalvo Family artisans depict the saints' entry into heaven where an angel presents both early Christians with golden crowns. Sculpted in ce more...
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Cedar wall panel, 'Lady of Guadalupe and Juan Diego' (Peru) $189.95
Alejandro Ramirez finds inspiration in the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Juan Diego for this moving cedar wood panel. It is said that Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to Juan Diego atop a mountain, and asked him to tell the bishop to build a cathe more...
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Cedar wood panel, 'Christ's Prayer on His Knees' (Peru) $162.95
The force of Christ's faith and devotion exudes from this panel as He kneels in prayer. "I was dedicated to capturing every miniscule detail as I carved this piece," confides Javier Ramirez. "I wanted to emphasize the folds of Christ's tunic and ever more...
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Cedar wood panel, 'Eucharist' (Peru) $142.95
The mystery of the Eucharist compels Alejandro Ramirez to carve a fascinating panel featuring two hands holding a golden goblet. It collects the blood that Jesus shed to save humanity. "This is the representation of the sacred reincarnation of Christ more...
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Cedar wood panel, 'Portrait of Christ' (Peru) $139.95
Alejandro Ramirez captures the love and compassion that reigns in Christ's heart in a moving cedar wood panel. "He experienced moments of happiness, sadness and prayer, setting an example of life," believes Ramirez. He paints Christ's vivid presence more...
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Cedar wood wall panel, 'Apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes' (Peru) $267.95
Bernadette kneels with a rosary in her hands as Our Lady of Lourdes appears in front of her. The first apparition occurred in 1858 inside the Massabielle cave, and there have been many since. Admired for her faith and devotion, Bernadette was canoniz more...
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Copper panel, 'Jesus' Sacred Heart' (Peru) $219.95
Sustained by angels, Mary gazes at Jesus' wounded heart, wrapped in thorns and pierced by a centurion's sword. A symbol of Christ's love for man, the Sacred Heart was first venerated in 11th-century monasteries. Devotion to the Sacred Heart is devoti more...
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Teak relief panel, 'Angel Greeting' (Thailand) $114.95
Posed in seeming meditation, a deva makes a greeting gesture known as phanom. In Thailand, devas are beings of exquisite grace and beauty that live in the heaven of sensuous pleasure. They often visit Earth to help and protect humanity, or to bring m more...
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Teak relief panel, 'Himmapan Legend' (Thailand) $409.95
Kinarees are creatures of legendary beauty that reside in the mythical Himmapan forest. Born from the realm of Hindu belief, Kinarees are delicate creatures, half-woman, half-swan, renowned for their singing and dancing excellence. A mermaid joins th more...
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Wood relief panel, 'Buddha in the Forest' (Indonesia) $367.95
Seated in a forest clearing, Buddha meditates beneath rustling branches. In the background, tall volcanoes look out to sea. Ketut Sandi carves a beautiful portrait of the master, setting the scene on the island of Bali. Kepelan wood lends its lovely more...
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Wood wall panel, 'Serene Ganesha' (Indonesia) $59.95
Ganesha exudes serenity as he sits on his divine throne holding a hand in blessing while his second hand holds his favorite sweet. He also holds an axe to clear away stupidity and darkness, as well as a lotus to symbolize his holiness. Ganesha's larg more...
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