Art Gallery - Sculpture Wood - Animal Collection Wildlife
Artisan Crafted Gifts and Decor From Around the World

These Art Gallery - Sculpture Wood - Animal Collection Wildlife are available from Novica who in association with National Geographic bring a whole range of handcrafted items from small scale crafts workshops, often run by a single craft worker in the developing world.

Alebrije sculpture, 'Hairy Lion' (Mexico) $234.95 Brave king of the jungle, this very hairy lion is accompanied by hummingbirds whispering in the lion's ears. "We designed this alebrije as a symbol of strength and power," confide Zeny and Reyna. After carving the copal wood alebrije, they use the ti more... Alebrije sculpture, 'Rainbow Iguana' (Mexico) $62.95 "Iguanas are creatures of the sun, so when we decorated this alebrije we thought of the sun welcoming the rainbow," confide Zeny and Reyna. Carved from a single piece of copal wood, the sculpture is painted by hand using the tip of a maguey leaf. more... Alebrije sculpture, 'Xoloescuincle' (Mexico) $327.95 "The ancient Aztecs believed the xoloescuintle dog protected the underworld, and we decided to decorate this alebrije with aspects of sun and light reflected on earth," confide Zeny and Reyna. They paint the wood sculpture by hand with detailed artis more... Cedar and mahogany sculpture, 'Alpaca Herdsman' (Peru) $42.95 Proud of his charges, a man from the highlands cradles a baby alpaca in his arms. John Barrow depicts the herdsman in a charming sculpture. It receives its colors from wood stains and gilt, and forms part of the "Folklore" collection. more... Cedar and mahogany sculptures, 'Llamas' (pair) (Peru) $52.95 A handsome llama couple takes shape in native Andean woods. Part of a series called "Folklore," these two charming sculptures come from John Barrow. They receive their subtle colors from wood stains and gilt. more... Coconut shell sculpture, 'Adventurous Geckos' (Indonesia) $64.95 Balinese geckos play out their adventures in a garden that blossoms with flowery beauty. Detailed with sublime artistry, the imagery is carved within a coconut shell by Bali's Putra Suteja. Includes an albesia wood base. Please note size and coloring more... Coconut shell sculpture, 'Bamboo Panda' (Indonesia) $59.95 A panda munches happily on bamboo shoots in an endearing sculpture by Bali's Eka. It is carved by hand from a coconut shell with expressive detail. Includes an albesia wood stand. more... Coconut shell sculpture, 'Chameleon' (Indonesia) $64.95 Chameleons explore the jungle in this charming sculpture by Putra Suteja. He removes the husk from a coconut shell and polishes the piece to a sheen before carving the images. Beautiful and original, it stands on an albesia wood base. Please note siz more... Coconut shell sculpture, 'Javanese Anteaters' (Indonesia) $64.95 Shy Javanese anteaters explore the jungle in this charming sculpture by Putra Suteja. Keeping her late husband's artisan heritage alive, Eka removes the husk from a coconut shell and polishes the piece to a sheen before carving the images. Beautiful more... Coconut shell sculpture, 'Jungle Chameleons' (Indonesia) $57.95 Chameleons explore the jungle in this charming sculpture. Keeping her late husband's artisan heritage alive, Eka removes the husk from a coconut shell and polishes the piece to a sheen before carving the images. Beautiful and original, it stands on a more... Coconut shell sculpture, 'Jungle Jaguars' (Indonesia) $64.95 Lithe little jaguars explore the jungle in this charming sculpture designed by Putra Suteja. Keeping her late husband's artisan heritage alive, Eka removes the husk from a coconut shell and polishes the piece to a sheen before carving the images. Bea more... Coconut shell sculpture, 'Kangaroo Motherhood' (Indonesia) $52.95 Peering through tropical foliage, a mother kangaroo jumps into the foreground with her baby in her pouch. A celebration of motherhood, the composition is carved in a coconut shell sculpture by Eka. Includes an albesia wood stand. more... Coconut shell sculpture, 'Lion Kingdom' (Indonesia) $79.95 Lions and lionesses reign over florid jungles in a stunning coconut sculpture. Eka carves it by hand with exquisite detail honoring the legacy of her husband, Putra Suteja. Includes an albesia wood stand. more... Coconut shell sculpture, 'Monkey Business' (Indonesia) $64.95 Putra Suteja removes the husk from a coconut shell and polishes the piece to a sheen. He then carves mischievous monkeys in realistic detail to perforate the shell. The sculpture stands on an albesia wood base. more... Coconut shell sculpture, 'Playful Squirrels' (Indonesia) $57.95 Squirrels with bushy tails romp and play in this charming sculpture by Putra Suteja. Keeping her late husband's artisan heritage alive, Eka removes the husk from a coconut shell and polishes the piece to a sheen before carving the images. Beautiful a more... Coconut shell sculpture, 'Rabbit Hop' (Indonesia) $64.95 Rabbits hop and dance amid lush leaves in a captivating composition by Putra Suteja. He carves it by hand on a coconut shell with exceptional detail. The sculpture stands on an albesia wood base. Please note size and coloring may differ as the artist more... Coconut shell sculpture, 'Rat' (Indonesia) $64.95 Scurrying through lush foliage, a rat appears in this hand-carved coconut shell sculpture by Putra Suteja. According to the Chinese zodiac, the rat symbolizes charm and activity. This highly detailed sphere includes an albesia wood stand. Please note more... Coconut shell sculpture, 'Rhino Garden' (Indonesia) $64.95 Rhinos explore the wonders of a summer garden in a detailed sculpture from Eka. Designed in memory of her late husband, the globe is carved by hand from coconut shell with exquisite detail. It includes an albesia wood stand. Please note size and colo more... Coconut shell sculpture, 'Sacred Cow' (Indonesia) $64.95 A sacred animal in Hindu culture, cattle graze amid twining vines in this lovely sculpture by Putra Suteja. He removes the husk from a coconut shell and polishes the piece to a sheen before carving the images. Beautiful and original, it stands on an more... Lacquered wood statuette, 'Longevity Turtle' (Thailand) $38.49 Nantana Sompamitre presents this captivating sea turtle, which he believes to augur good fortune and long life. Sompamitre carves the turtle from mango wood using manual tools, achieving an exceptionally detailed piece. Painted with by hand, the turt more... Teak sculpture, 'Fatherhood Peace World' (Thailand) $179.95 Sculptor Manop creates a poignant portrait out of teakwood, conveying the protective spirit and instinct all fathers feel towards their children. A proud monkey guards his son, at the same time letting him face and see the world around him. A wonderf more... Wood figurine, 'Journey of the Black Turtle' (Indonesia) $43.99 Ageless, the turtle has come to symbolize immortality. People in Bali believe turtles have an enviable and god-like resistance to aging; they also see them as a link between heaven and earth. Turtles are considered to be temporary dwelling places for more... Wood sculpture, 'Andean Bear' (Peru) $59.95 Stately and handsome, the Andean bear is the only bear native to South America. John Barrow depicts the amiable brown bruin in a wood sculpture. His design is hand carved and painted by skilled Peruvian artisans. more... Wood sculpture, 'Andean Black Bear' (Peru) $62.95 Bold and handsome, this bear explores his Andean habitat. John Barrow depicts the amiable black bruin in a wood sculpture. His design is hand carved and painted by skilled Peruvian artisans. more... Wood sculpture, 'Brave Young Bull' (Indonesia) $119.95 Tossing his head, a proud young bull snorts in defiance as he trots briskly through the paddock. Rippling muscles and sharp horns lend an air of bravery to the magnificent animal. Made Mudana and Ketut Suastawa discovers the elegant contours in warm more... Wood sculpture, 'Brown Bear' (Indonesia) $64.99 Crouching in a hunter's stance, a bear explores the deep forest. Nyoman Sudiana presents the endearing bear, carved by hand from noble suar wood. The carver's flair for detail results in a highly expressive piece, enhanced by the sparkle in the bruin more... Wood sculpture, 'Curious Brown Bear' (Indonesia) $79.95 Curious, a young bear explores the deep forest. Nyoman Sudiana depicts the endearing creature, carved by hand from suar wood. The carver's flair for detail results in a highly expressive piece, enhanced by the wistful expression in the bruin's eyes. more... Wood sculpture, 'Kebo Buffalo' (Indonesia) $109.95 A masterful carving by Made Mudana and Ketut Suastawa, capturing the muscular elegance of a buffalo as he strolls through Balinese fields. The buffalo's heavy countenance is well detailed and recreated with reverent esthetics, brought to life by the more... Wood sculpture, 'Lucky Bull from Pucara' (large) (Peru) $167.95 The torito de Pucari is celebrated during cattle branding ceremonies to ensure the animals will be fertile, and it is believed that the little bull guards families and households. A fusion of native Andean and Spanish imagery, these fancifully decora more... Wood sculpture, 'Lucky Bull from Pucara' (medium) (Peru) $127.95 The torito de Pucari is celebrated during cattle branding ceremonies to ensure the animals will be fertile, and it is believed that the little bull guards families and households. A fusion of native Andean and Spanish imagery, these fancifully decora more... Wood sculpture, 'Mighty Tiger' (Indonesia) $189.95 The beauty and might of tigers is unique and masterfully exemplified in this hand-carved sculpture by Ketut Taram. Throughout Asia and Indonesia, tigers are associated with power, ferocity, passion and sensuality, beauty, speed, cruelty, and wrath. I more... Wood sculpture, 'Monkey Mischief' (Thailand) $137.95 Getting up to its usual playful antics, a monkey carries a tray on its back as it stands on all four. Jaifah Aksornsri carves the rain tree wood sculpture by hand in such a way that it can double as a decorative tray. He finishes the piece with paint more... Wood sculpture, 'Sea Lion Mother' (Indonesia) $107.95 A mother sea lion reaches an inquisitive flipper to comfort her pup. The baby stretches alongside her for protection, companionship and warmth. Carving Balinese suar wood, Kadek Rudyana captures the loving bond between them in a superb sculpture. more... Wood sculpture, 'Singing Cow' (Indonesia) $109.95 Its body outstretched, this cow displays Made Mudana and Ketut Suastawa's artistic sensibilities and skillful accuracy. Each muscular contour is flawlessly rendered, and the cow's face is detailed with vivid perfection. The shapely image is dictated more... Wood sculpture, 'Young Tiger' (Peru) $59.95 Carved from Peruvian ishpingo wood, a tiger is at once majestic, wise and pensive. John Barrow reveals his sensitivity for the animal world with this elegant sculpture. The big cat's habitat is endangered in some parts of the world. more... Wood statuette, 'Cobra' (Indonesia) $51.99 In an amazing display of his eye for detail and steady hand, Wayan Rendah carves accacia wood into an incredibly realistic portrayal of a poisonous cobra. The serpent's arched head and coiled tail reveal its strength and charisma in a powerful way. I more... Wood statuette, 'Coiled Snake' (Indonesia) $62.99 Coiled in expectant anticipation, a serpent inspires this striking sculpture. Wayan Rendah recreates the rippling texture of snakeskin in a supple work. Carved by hand in suar wood, it realistically conjures powerful contours and reptilian fangs. more... Wood statuette, 'Curious Chimp' (Indonesia) $49.95 Leaning on his hands, a chimpanzee pauses in his walk through the jungle to gaze upward, inquiringly. Nyoman Karsa realistically sculpts the curious ape in a beautiful portrait of the intelligent primate. Shaggy fur, wide ears and bright eyes make th more... Wood statuette, 'King of the Jungle' (Indonesia) $22.95 Mighty lions guard their jungle kingdom with fierce pride. They are surrounded by lush vegetation finely detailed by Agung Mayun. He works with acrylics and paints on an albesia wood egg displayed on an acacia wood stand. Please note there is a small more... Wood statuette, 'Lion's Kingdom' (Indonesia) $197.95 Fearsome and proud, the mighty lion poses as a symbol of power and strength. Carved of suar wood by Made Mudana and Ketut Suastawa, the lion's magnificent mane is rendered with admirable detail. Mudana's skill shines through in the quality of the pie more... Wood statuette, 'Power of the Bull' (Indonesia) $124.95 Artist Made Mudana and Ketut Suastawa masterfully captures the mighty bull's powerful presence. He carves the piece of suar wood, instinctively following the wood's grain to embellish the statuette. more... Wood statuette, 'Proud Stag' (Indonesia) $107.95 Lifting his head with pride, a deer shows off his magnificent antlers. Nyoman Karsa sculpts the mature stag in exquisite detail as strength courses through the tense creature. Dictated by the wood itself, the figure seems to breathe as it pauses in a more... Wood statuette, 'Ready to Fight' (Indonesia) $49.95 Tail lashing, body tensed at the ready, a tiger roars a challenge. The magnificent animal is realistically depicted in stunning detail i each fang and claw and stripe sculpted with sensitivity. Made Mudana and Ketut Suastawa carves this beautiful wor more... Wood statuette, 'Relaxing Bull' (Indonesia) $49.95 This bull enjoys a comforting rest, its legs outstretched as it is about to lay its head on the floor, its sculpted image exuding inviting relaxation. Made Mudana and Ketut Suastawa follows the natural flow of sono wood's grain in the transformation more... Wood statuette, 'Resting Deer' (Indonesia) $109.95 The golden deer of the Ramayana i perhaps the most renowned epic of Hindu literature i rests slyly in this exquisite sono wood statuette. According to the story, Rahwana, the evil ogre-king, becomes enchanted by the beauty of Sita, who lives in exile more... Wood statuette, 'Romancing Monkey' (Indonesia) $39.99 Employing local suar wood, Nyoman Karsa skillfully carves this image of Balinese monkeys. The pair strikes a loving pose, embraced in an expression of natureis intimacy. Subtle details complement the woodis alluring grain. Imbued with ecological sent more... Wood statuette, 'Three Monkeys' (Indonesia) $58.99 Three mischievous monkeys assume their typical "see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil" postures. Adding a playful touch of humor to his design, Nyoman Karsa skillfully carves this trio from local Balinese suar wood. more...