Carvings & Statues

This Buddha sits in quiet meditation, his quiet features radiating serenity and peace. Created by Ketut Kariasa, these two lovely statuettes of the Enlightened One are molded from sand and cement. Learn More

This convincing replica of a tumi, or ceremonial knife, distinctly characterised by its semi-circular blade, is carved from stone. Knives such as these were used in the ceremonies of some Inca and pre-Incan cultures in the Peruvian Coastal Region. Learn More

Cute and curious carved disc featuring what appears to be a sea dragon with bulging eyes and curved tail looking directly at you. This different orientation of the dragon is a unique aspect of this piece which also features other intricate carvings and a hole for affixing to a garment or other cloth fastener. Learn More

A beauty in any culture! This carved Phoenix disc is attributed to similar ones from the Zhou Dynasty, c 1046–256 BCE. Learn More

This curious plaque is believed to be a shaman's teaching plaque. This stone plaque is said to be made by or for a shaman. At a gathering, the shaman would hand out the proper lessons carving on a plaque to be prayed to as a learning process. Learn More

Hand carved chonte Moche god staff with inset stones and shell. Learn More

Exquisitely hand-carved shaman sitting cross-legged with hands resting on knees. Carved from crystal. Can be used on your altar as a medicine piece.  

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Exquisitely hand-carved shaman sitting cross-legged with hands resting on knees. Carved from crystal. Can be used on your altar as a medicine piece.  

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This mayoral staff is hand-made of chonta wood and embellished with chains and bands of alpaca silver. Staffs such as these are traditionally given to the mayor as a symbol of his position. Often used by northern coastal curanderos as an arte on their mesas and used in their healing practice. Peru. Learn More