Beadwork cross, 'A Prayer Offered' (Mexico) $67.95
Huichol artist Santos combines the beliefs of his people with that of the Christian faith as he crafts this colorful cross. He adorns the horizontal axis with the jicuri (peyote flower), symbolizing life and success. It is centered by the Eye of God, more...
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Beadwork cross, 'Cross of Life' (Mexico) $67.95
Mexico's spiritual syncretism flourishes in the art of Santos, who decorates a cross with colorful jicuri (peyote flower), symbol of life and success. The Huichol people have been the most resistant to acculturation, and have preserved their traditio more...
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Beadwork cross, 'Huichol Vision' (Mexico) $74.99
The centerpiece of Huichol ritualism, peyote is revered for its curative properties and its ability to enlighten the one who partakes of it. Painstakingly created in colors like visions, the motifs cover a pinewood cross. Higinio Hernandez Carrillo a more...
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Beadwork cross, 'Protect the Children' (Mexico) $67.95
Santos invokes God's watchful presence with this colorful cross, symbol of the spiritual syncretism between Huichol and Christian faiths. He sends his prayers to God with a copalillo wood cross adorned with the Eye of God, usually given to a child wh more...
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Cedar and brass crucifix, 'Christ Triumphant' (Peru) $59.95
Conquering death, Christ hovers triumphantly above the cross. The bold silhouette on sleek cedar wood expresses Gloria Crovetto's design concepts. "The piece is rustic, imperfect in its lines but well represented," she says of this contemporary handc more...
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Cedar relief panel, 'Byzantine Crucifix' (Peru) $124.99
Javier Ramirez takes a Byzantine image of Christ on the cross and gives a modern interpretation to the classic crucifix. Lovingly sculpting cedar wood, he depicts Jesus in an elegant and compassionate portrait. Gleaming bronze leaf enhances the lovel more...
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Ceramic cross, 'Color Harmony' (El Salvador) $39.95
By Priscilla Urias de Benedetti, this elegant cross is crafted and painted by hand. Golden tendrils swirl across a beautiful statement of the Christian faith. more...
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Ceramic cross, 'Floral Harmony' (El Salvador) $42.95
By Priscilla Urias de Benedetti, this elegant cross is crafted and painted by hand. Flowers cover a beautiful statement of the Christian faith. more...
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Ceramic cross, 'Jerusalem Rose' (Mexico) $19.95
Crafted by hand, this beautiful cross depicts a red rose amid floral motifs. Pedro Alba works in the style of Mexico's traditional Talavera pottery, creating an elegant ceramic cross to display on the wall. more...
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Ceramic tree of life sculpture, 'Cross of Peace' (Mexico) $102.95
A cross bursts into bloom and becomes a garden where songbirds offer an inspiring melody of hope. In the center, a dove brings a message of peace to the world. Handcrafted by ceramist Jaime Esquivel, this exquisite cross is inspired by the traditiona more...
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Ceramic wall art, 'Floral Cross' (Guatemala) $24.99
Shaped of ceramic, a pristine white cross hosts lavish floral motifs, each petal painted by hand. Roberto Perez creates this elegant wall adornment as an expression of the Christian faith. He signs the design "Mayan-Ke." more...
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Ceramic wall cross, 'Power of Faith' (Mexico) $57.95
Jaime Esquivel honors the power of faith with warm earth tones in the design of this wall cross. He crafts the ceramic cross by hand adorning it with sunflowers, roses and daisies. Butterflies and birds join the cheerful composition. Due the hand-cra more...
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Decoupage cross, 'Guadalupe, Patron of Mexico' (Mexico) $42.99
Highly revered and beloved by the Mexican people, the Virgin of Guadalupe inspires Ana Maria Gonzalez to create a collection of decoupage crosses in her honor. In 1999, Pope John Paul II named Our Lady of Guadalupe patron saint of the Americas, and s more...
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Iron cross sculpture, 'Faith Celebration' (Mexico) $54.95
Crafted by hand and painted in rich shades of blue, this wall sculpture comes from Elias and David. They transform iron into a cross for a beautiful statement of faith. more...
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Iron cross sculpture, 'Missionary Message' (Mexico) $54.95
Pointing to the four corners of the earth, this dramatic wall sculpture is centered with a cross. Elias and David in Mexico transform iron into a handcrafted wall sculpture with a message of faith. more...
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Iron cross sculpture, 'Promise of Faith' (Mexico) $54.95
Crafted by hand, this elegant wall sculpture depicts a cross. Floral buds cluster on all four points with the promise of beautiful blossoms. The inspirational design is the work of Elias and David in Mexico. more...
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Iron cross sculpture, 'Radiant Faith' (Mexico) $57.95
Crafted by hand and painted in radiant color, this wall sculpture comes from Elias and David. They transform iron into a cross for a beautiful statement of faith. more...
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Iron wall sculpture, 'Resurrection' (Mexico) $57.95
Symbols of spring, flowers and hummingbirds come to life on a beautiful wall sculpture. Handcrafted with cutout motifs, the cross by J. Blas proclaims the Resurrection. more...
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Iron wall sculpture, 'Vintage Cross' (Mexico) $69.95
Graceful details in golden gilt illuminate a stately cross. By Mexican artisan J. Blas, this elegant wall sculpture is inspired by the beautiful old churches in Mexico. more...
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Mahogany cross, 'Forest' (Indonesia) $59.95
Rising from a bed of flames, a fleury cross is centered by blossoms. Nyoman Subrata melds Eastern and Western style in this exquisite relief sculpture. He names it Patra (design) Daun (leaves). The beautifully detailed cross can either be hung on a w more...
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Mahogany wall sculpture, 'Cross of Jesus' (Guatemala) $53.99
Carved from mahogany wood, this elegant cross spells out the name of Jesus. Modern and beautiful, the wall sculpture is a statement of faith by Diego Mendoza. "Jesus Christ is very important in my life and my family's life," he says. "This cross is m more...
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Mahogany wall sculpture, 'Dove of Peace' (Guatemala) $29.95
With wings outstretched as though in blessing, a dove alights on a cross. Diego Mendoza creates a symbol of hope and peace in warm mahogany wood. Carved in silhouette, this beautiful wall sculpture carries a message of faith. "The dove of peace is a more...
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Majolica ceramic cross, 'Hope' (Mexico) $47.95
Handcrafted in ceramic, this elegant cross blossoms with verdant petals as a symbol of hope. Artisan Gorky Gonzilez is a master of Mexico's colonial Majolica ceramics. He signs his work "AT," for alfareria tradicional (traditional ceramics). more...
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Marble mosaic cross, 'Autumn Faith' (medium) (Mexico) $37.95
Celebrating the colors of autumn, this beautiful formee cross showcases the natural textures of marble. Skilled artisans from Vidri Arte first shape the frame of wrought iron. The stones are set by hand, one piece at a time, in a handcrafted manifest more...
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Marble mosaic cross, 'Country Gospel' (Mexico) $59.95
Evoking the rugged landscapes of the countryside, this beautiful cross showcases the natural textures of marble. Skilled artisans from Vidri Arte first shape the frame of wrought iron. The stones are set by hand, one piece at a time, in a handcrafted more...
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Mohena wood cross, 'Blue Crucifix' (Peru) $137.95
A beautiful symbol of the Christian faith, this regal cross comes from Marcos Luzalde. He carves it from mohena, a fine hardwood similar to mahogany, and applies gleaming bronze leaf. The motifs are painted by hand on the reverse side of glass panes. more...
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Mohena wood crosses, 'Eden' (pair) (Peru) $79.95
Ferns and flowers cover a pair of polychrome crosses by Marcos Luzalde. Carved from mohena i a fine Peruvian hardwood i the pair is meticulously painted by hand. The modern design is a tribute to the artisan's faith. more...
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Mohena wood crosses, 'Light Triumphant' (pair) (Peru) $79.95
Carved from mohena i similar in grain to mahogany i modern crosses are resplendent with light. Marcos Luzalde covers the pair with gleaming bronze and silver leaf, and centers them with mirrors. more...
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Pinewood cross, 'Armadillo Garden' (El Salvador) $79.95
By Maria Estela Perlera de Portillo, this cheerful hand crafted cross depicts creatures of the rainforest. A colorful bird, brilliant flowers and whimsical armadillo bask in the light of the sun. more...
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Pinewood cross, 'Blessed Mary' (El Salvador) $39.95
The Virgin Mary appears on this colorful cross, crafted and painted by hand. God's many blessings surround the beautiful Madonna who holds a basket of tropical fruit. Depicting homes, sunshine, flowers and birds, this lovely design comes from Maria E more...
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Pinewood cross, 'Bread of Life' (El Salvador) $31.99
A chalice, a tongue of fire, wheat, grapes and fish all symbolize the words of Jesus. By members of the God's Seed Cooperative, this delightful cross is crafted of pinewood and painted by hand. "We were inspired by the verse that says, 'I am the brea more...
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Pinewood cross, 'Caring for You' (El Salvador) $39.39
A traditional village in El Salvador covers Jesus' robe as he extends his arms in blessing. The Virgin Mary cradles the scene in her loving embrace. Paying tribute to the sincere faith of El Salvador, Woodworkers of Jesus create this beautiful pinewo more...
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Pinewood cross, 'Community of Love' (El Salvador) $42.99
With open arms, Jesus centers this beautiful cross. It depicts a village of colorful homes with red tile roofs and the happy people who live in them. By Maria Estela Perlera de Portillo, the hand painted design celebrates the love of an entire commun more...
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Pinewood cross, 'Country Woman' (El Salvador) $29.99
The pillar of her home, a woman extends her arms in a gesture of inclusive love. Vignettes of her life surround her, depicting her roles as she plows the field, cuts coffee beans, nurses an infant, and teaches children to read and write. She also has more...
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Pinewood cross, 'Custodian of Two Hearts' (El Salvador) $39.95
Saint Joseph appears on this colorful cross, crafted and painted by hand. Joseph took care of both Mary and Jesus, custodian of two hearts. Depicting homes, sunshine, flowers and birds, this lovely design comes from Maria Estela Perlera de Portillo. more...
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Pinewood cross, 'El Salvador Animals' (El Salvador) $29.99
Birds and butterflies, a rabbit and armadillo all bring their color to this whimsical design. By Woodworkers of Jesus, this cross is carefully crafted of pinewood. The motifs are painted by hand to celebrate the flora and fauna of El Salvador. more...
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Pinewood cross, 'Holy Spirit' (El Salvador) $37.49
A white dove appears within the silhouette of a larger bird in vivid colors. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, posing just above a person with folded hands, filling him or her with grace, harmony and love. A testimony of faith, this lovely cross is craf more...
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Pinewood cross, 'Life in the Country' (El Salvador) $24.95
A farmer harvests corn, a man cuts firewood and a woman washes clothes in the river. Beneath the blue sky of El Salvador, children play or help their parents with the everyday chores of life in the country. By Woodworkers of Jesus, this colorful cros more...
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Pinewood cross, 'My Family' (El Salvador) $44.99
Mother and father center this charming cross, surrounded by vignettes of children, neighbors and the daily round of life in El Salvador's countryside. By Woodworkers of Jesus, the colorful design is crafted of pinewood and painted by hand. more...
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Pinewood cross, 'The Good Shepherd' (El Salvador) $29.95
Jesus tenderly pets a tiny lamb in a green pasture beside still waters. Woodworkers of Jesus depict Christ as the Good Shepherd, a metaphor taken from the gospel and prefigured in the Psalms. The beautiful images are painted by hand on a pinewood cro more...
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Steel wall art, 'Mission Cross' (Mexico) $57.95
Like flames, fluid shapes form a beautiful cross. In the center, a turquoise hemisphere suggests the planet, while arrows at the tips point in the four cardinal directions. Alejandro de Esesarte crafts this elegant steel wall sculpture that suggests more...
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Wrought iron cross, 'Christian Dynamic' (Guatemala) $77.95
Hand crafted of wrought iron, this radiant cross is the work of Byron Toscano. "Creating crosses is a very old custom, and I've wanted to preserve it through my own work. For example, this design is filled with energy. These pieces are quite emotiona more...
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Wrought iron cross, 'Message of Light' (Guatemala) $89.95
Eternal light seems to radiate from this exquisite wrought iron cross. Hand crafted by Byron Toscano, it receives a coppery finish to resemble an antique. Details in low relief distinguish this original design. more...
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Wrought iron crucifix, 'Christ on the Cross' (Guatemala) $79.95
Hand crafted in wrought iron, Jesus appears on the cross. Byron Toscano depicts him in silhouette, creating a sensation of power and strength rather than of suffering. His beautiful expression of faith is contemporary in design. "This piece is very s more...
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