plaques

Lotus Bloom,'Hand Carved Wood and Iron Floral Wall Hook'

This gorgeous wall hook from Balinese artisan Sarwaedi features the hand-carved image of a lotus blossom in full bloom. The plaque is carved from native suar wood with a natural finish. A long iron hook extends below. more

Handmade Ceramic 'Aztec Calendar in Beige' Plaque (large) (Mexico)

This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Angel Cerón presents a faithful replica of the Aztec calendar, known also as the "Sun Stone." more

Novica Handmade Traditions Of My Land Decorative Wood Plaques (Pair)

This pretty pair of wall plaques is from El Salvador's Maria Estela Perlera de Portillo, who offers a glimpse into the iconic images of her native land. more

Novica Handmade Mayan Porter Jade Plaque

Displayed atop a rectangular base, this archaeologically-inspired plaque is created by Ruben and Gilda Perez in Guatemala. They work with natural dark green jade, which they etch by hand with the image of a Mayan porter in a seated position. more

'Borobudur Dragon' - Men's Sterling Silver Band Ring

Komang Wijayana designs a ring for men of powerful elegance. Crafted of sterling silver the band is surrounded by two flattened naga dragon chains flanking a Borobudur-style chain. Wijayana completes the design with a polished plaque on the front. .925... more

'Borobudur Dragon' - Men's Sterling Silver Band Ring

Komang Wijayana designs a ring for men of powerful elegance. Crafted of sterling silver the band is surrounded by two flattened naga dragon chains flanking a Borobudur-style chain. Wijayana completes the design with a polished plaque on the front. .925... more

Dichroic art glass pendant necklace 'Summer Sun'

Debora and Marco capture the warm magnificence of a summer's sun with the design of this necklace. They craft the sterling silver necklace by hand with dichroic glass in intense red rose and gold. Includes a tiny plaque with the initials of Debora and... more

My Roots,'Hand-Painted Wood Wall Plaque'

"Our designs have their roots in the history of El Salvador," says artisan Maria Estela Perlera de Portillo of her decorative wood plaques. This beautiful round wall accent is crafted from pine and hand-painted with the face of a woman as well as... more

Beautiful Land,'Decorative Painted Wood Plaque'

Colorful birds perch among trees, pottery and pyramids on this pretty wall plaque from Maria Estela Perlera de Portillo in El Salvador. The round plaque is crafted from pine wood and painted by hand. "Our designs have their roots in the history of El... more

Cute Hummingbird,'Cold Porcelain Butterfly Decorative Accent with Wood Easel'

Costa Rica's Luis and Jessica paint and mold by hand from cold porcelain a delicate purple hummingbird on a branch as the star of a bright decorative accent to warm your home. The charming motif is set on a hand-painted pinewood plaque with a... more

Lovely Sloth,'Cold Porcelain Sloth Decorative Accent with Pinewood Easel'

A cute sloth on top of a branch is molded and painted by hand using cold porcelain and meticulously placed over a pinewood plaque by Costa Rica's Luis and Jessica. This petite decorative accent comes with a pinewood easel to display it at your favorite... more

'Maria Doll-Themed Ceramic Wall Art Crafted in Mexico'

Inspired by Mexico's traditional Maria dolls, Maria Isabel Cruz creates this ceramic wall plaque. It depicts a lovely doll, realized in a variety of colors against a red background. The artisan works in the centuries-old tradition known as the dry rope... more

Delightful Maria Doll,'Ceramic Wall Art of a Maria Doll in a Red Dress from Mexico'

Charming and elegant, a delightful Maria doll wearing a red dress and bows in her hair decorates this ceramic plaque from Mexico. Maria Isabel Cruz creates the piece, crafted using the dry rope technique, in which a wax mixture made of magnesium oxide... more

Goddess of Fertility,'Glazed Ceramic Plaque of Armenian Goddess of Fertility'

A breathtaking representation of the Armenian Goddess of Fertility is depicted in this exquisite handcrafted and hand-painted ceramic plaque created by Shahe Harutyunyan. The goddess is dressed in an elegant, flowing gown adorned with intricate motifs... more

African mask plaque, 'Born on Thursday'

Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this elegant wall plaque depicting an African mask. Carved by hand the face represents a woman. The artisan names the piece Yaa which means born on Thursday in the Twi language spoken by the Akan... more

African mask plaque, 'Born on Friday'

Rita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this elegant wall plaque depicting an African mask. Carved by hand the face represents a woman. The artisan names the piece Afia which means born on Friday in the Twi language spoken by the Akan... more

Mayan Porter,'Handmade Jade Plaque of a Mayan Porter from Guatemala'

Displayed atop a rectangular base, this archaeologically-inspired plaque is created by Ruben and Gilda Perez in Guatemala. They work with natural dark green jade, which they etch by hand with the image of a Mayan porter in a seated position. This image... more

Holy Thursday,'Natural Fiber and Wood Wall Plaque of the Last Supper'

Using wood from the guava trees that flourish in El Salvador, Marcela Moran crafts a charming plaque for dining room or chapel. She transforms natural fibers like colorful handwoven cotton fabric, jute and cotton cord into a long dining table where... more

Maya Spotted Jaguar,'Chichen Itza Jaguar Replica Green Jade Plaque'

A jaguar feasts on a human heart, torn from the chest of a sacrificial victim. Etching the image into jade, Ruben and Gilda Perez depict an icon from the Platform of Eagles and Jaguars at Chichen Itza in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. It is believed to... more

Sacred Family,'Ceramic and Pine Needle Holy Family Wall Plaque'

This beautiful wall accent is from Jessica and Lorena in Guatemala. The artisans craft a large disc from pine needles, knotting them tightly together with thread. Centering the pine needle circle is a handcrafted ceramic plaque from artisan Robert... more

Mother Sloth,'Hand-Painted Sloth-Themed Wood Plaque Wall Art'

Crafted of pinewood, this drop-shaped plaque is the work of Costa Rican artisan Tamara Rojas. She hand-paints the image of a mother sloth as she holds her baby. more

Blessed,'Hand Crafted African Wall Plaque with Metal Accents'

A proud yet serene visage gazes austerely from this original wall plaque from Ghanaian artisan Musah Abdallah. The artisan carves the piece by hand from sese wood and embellishes it with colorful recycled glass beads and accents of brass and aluminum. more

Traditions of My Land,'Hand Crafted Folk Art Wall Plaques (Pair)'

This pretty pair of wall plaques is from El Salvador's Maria Estela Perlera de Portillo, who offers a glimpse into the iconic images of her native land. The two colorful plaques are crafted from pine wood and painted by hand with birds, trees, pyramids... more

'Hand-Painted Hummingbird Wood Wall Plaque from Costa Rica'

Crafted of pinewood, this drop-shaped plaque is the work of Costa Rican artisan Tamara Rojas. She hand-paints the image of two hummingbirds fluttering among hibiscus flowers. more

'Resin High Relief Floral Wall Plaque Hand-crafted in Brazil'

The clever combination of floral motifs over geometric forms is just one aspect to admire in Hugo Negrini's striking high-relief wall plaque. Another aspect is the resin wall art's astonishing details in lilac, green, blue, and bronze carefully painted... more

Señor Sol,'Orange Talavera Style Sun Wall Plaque from Mexico'

Bring some color and sunshine into your porch or patio area with this bright wall plaque by Juana Ponce. She handcrafts it from ceramic with wide eyes and surrounds it with colorful Talavera-style floral designs. The wall sculpture's uniquely bright... more

Pacoti Blossoms,'Artisan Crafted Floral Relief Plaque'

This gorgeous resin wall plaque is the creation of Brazil's Hugo Negrini. To create these extraordinary works, Negrini first carves the image in wood, taking as long as 50 or 60 days depending on the degree of details in the piece. When the carving is... more

Binkabi,'Hand Made Sese Wood and Glass Bead Wall Plaque'

A Ghanaian Binkabi symbol centers this round wall plaque from West Africa's Theophilus Anum. The Binkabi symbol means "no one should bite the other" in English. The artisan crafts the wall art from local sese wood before adorning the edges with... more

Eternal Freedom,'Glazed Ceramic Plaque with Traditional Armenian Motifs'

In this spectacular handcrafted and hand-painted glazed ceramic wall hanging, Shahe Harutyunyan creates a striking composition featuring symbols that represent eternal freedom in Armenian culture. Exotic birds with vibrant turquoise heads adorned with... more

Pomegranate Splendor,'Glazed Ceramic Plaque with Armenian Pomegranate Motif'

Shahe Harutyunyan presents a stunning glazed ceramic wall art that captivates with its beauty and cultural significance. Inspired by the pomegranate, Armenia's cherished national fruit and symbol, the composition showcases hand-painted traditional... more

Dagomba,'Original African Wood Wall Art with Glass Bead Accents'

The visage of a Dagomba man is depicted at the center of this vividly colored wall plaque. The Dagomba people are an ethnic group from the Kingdom of Dagbon in northern Ghana. Musah Abdallah hand-carves the plaque from sese wood and accents it with... more

Xylophone Musician,'Original African Wood Wall Accent of Man Playing Xylophone'

A man intently plays a xylophone in this vivid original wall decor by West African artisan Musah Abdallah. The plaque is hand-carved from sese wood and painted in bright eye-catching colors. Brass and aluminum triangles adorn the border of the plaque. more

Iron welcome sign, 'Happy Hummingbirds'

J. Blas proffers a great Mexican welcome with hummingbirds and a bouquet of colorful flowers. Blas works with iron masterfully creating a three dimensional plaque featuring Welcome in wood over fiberglass. more

Elephant Planet,'Unique Teak Wood Elephant Relief Panel'

Elephants inhabit a verdant planet where flowers grow. Marching in stately orbit, they grace a wall plaque by Tay Nontawat. He carves this relief panel from teak wood and highlights subtle details in gleaming gilt. more

Adinkra II,'Artisan Crafted Wood and Brass Adinkra Wall Decor'

Rich with West African symbolism, this decorative wall plaque is crafted by Musah Abdallah in Ghana. He carves it by hand from sese wood, and decorates it with neat triangles of brass and traditional Akan adinkra symbols. From top to bottom, he... more

Floral Butterfly Heart,'Ceramic Tree of Life Style Floral Heart Wall Sculpture'

By Javier Ramirez, this colorful wall plaque is inspired by the Sacred Heart. A symbol of Christ's love for man, the Sacred Heart was first venerated in 11th-century monasteries. Flowers cover the ceramic image, which is adorned with colorful flowers,... more

Inspiring Banyan Tree,'Sterling Silver Buddhism Banyan Tree Necklace with Amethyst'

Simply extraordinary in its artful minimalism, this necklace is centered by the banyan tree, sacred to the Buddhist faith. Balinese designer Ketut Sulastri engraves the tree in a sterling silver plaque next to a glistening amethyst. Featuring an aged... more

Inspiring Joy,'925 Silver Joy Inspirational Amethyst and Pearl Necklace'

Simply extraordinary in its artful minimalism, this necklace carries a powerful message of joy. Balinese designer Ketut Sulastri engraves the word in a sterling silver plaque next to a glistening amethyst. Featuring an aged finish, this artisan crafted... more