Tenderly cradling the baby Jesus, Saint Rose of Lima is crowned with flowers. Born on August 30, 1586, Isabel Flores de Oliva was the first American to be canonized, in 1671. Each year the devout make a pilgrimage to the chapel in Santa Rosa de Quives where she lived and worshipped. Alberto Torres creates a glowing portrait of the patroness of Peru, America and the Philippines. He presents the wor... more...

Tenderly cradling the baby Jesus, Saint Rose of Lima is crowned with flowers. Born on August 30, 1586, Isabel Flores de Oliva was the first American to be canonized, in 1671. Each year the devout make a pilgrimage to the chapel in Santa Rosa de Quives where she lived and worshipped. Alberto Torres creates a glowing portrait of the patroness of Peru, America and the Philippines. He presents the work in an elaborate frame of carved cedar wood with bronze leaf. Titled "Santa Rosa de Lima" in Spanis   less...

Women with tightly-braided hairdos clutch colorful calabashes in this enchanting work by Randy Abeka Abbam. In eastern Ghana, calabash gourds are used as drums during festivals and funerals. Abbam creates the bright image by patiently gluing cotton thread to a card stock base. "This portrays a group of women engaged in a calabash display while dancing at the same time � it shows the beauty of th... more...

Women with tightly-braided hairdos clutch colorful calabashes in this enchanting work by Randy Abeka Abbam. In eastern Ghana, calabash gourds are used as drums during festivals and funerals. Abbam creates the bright image by patiently gluing cotton thread to a card stock base. "This portrays a group of women engaged in a calabash display while dancing at the same time � it shows the beauty of the calabash," he says. Cotton thread on card stock, the work is framed in tweneboah wood.   less...

Consecrated to Neptune and the birthstone for Pisces, amethyst blossoms from the brass branches of a tree. Crafted by hand, the gemstone sculpture reveals Guena's talent and calling. Amethyst is assigned to the seventh chakra, and thus it affects all things mental and spiritual. Guena works with genuine gemstones, so their coloring and size may differ slightly, which can affect the weight and shap... more...

Consecrated to Neptune and the birthstone for Pisces, amethyst blossoms from the brass branches of a tree. Crafted by hand, the gemstone sculpture reveals Guena's talent and calling. Amethyst is assigned to the seventh chakra, and thus it affects all things mental and spiritual. Guena works with genuine gemstones, so their coloring and size may differ slightly, which can affect the weight and shape of the tree. This results in every tree being a unique piece.   less...

This solemn tree features a brass trunk and branches sprouting apatite leaves. The contrast in color tones is dazzling and captivating. Guena designs this piece, which also features an apatite rock base. This mystic stone enhances intellect and clarity of concentration; acceptance and unconditional love. New Age healers believe apatite fosters peace and harmony with inner self. Guena works with ge... more...

This solemn tree features a brass trunk and branches sprouting apatite leaves. The contrast in color tones is dazzling and captivating. Guena designs this piece, which also features an apatite rock base. This mystic stone enhances intellect and clarity of concentration; acceptance and unconditional love. New Age healers believe apatite fosters peace and harmony with inner self. Guena works with genuine gemstones and their coloring and size may differ slightly, which can affect the weight and sha   less...