NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Cherubic figures populate the trunk of this ceramic candleholder as Jesus, the maestro divino (divine teacher), shares experiences with his young flock. The Mamani family infuses each piece with their particular passion for merging decorative accents with spirituality. The clay is fired at high temperatures in a wood-fired oven before it is adorned with earthen paints. Latex colors are employed to achieve the more specific tones. Endearing in its glowing faces and warm contrasts, this piece is sure to illumine any space. Please bear in mind that when this product is ordered, the one received might show slight differences to the one seen in the photo. This is due to the hand-crafting process which assures the uniqueness of each piece rendering it impossible for the artisan to create two completely identical items. The differences observed can be in the form of asymmetric lines, uneven colors or porosity. This is an inevitable result of the traditional hand-crafting process, one which actually characterizes this type of ceramic work, adding distinction and nobility to each piece. Artisan Info: Hilda Mamani Olivera, born in 1972, is a woman dedicated to pottery. She is part of a family community working the land with her father and brothers. Their work is oriented to the mystical
