Keep the Faith Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Cross for Wall Display _artisan--novica-artisan-13996 These orphaned animals rely on

These orphaned animals rely on formula and the close care of shelter workers to make it through the first critical days

Perfect as a small bench or a decorative piece

the purification stone

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The stones are framed by local artisans with handcrafted sterling silver openwork

Keep the Faith Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Cross for Wall Display _artisan--novica-artisan-13996 These orphaned animals rely onBy Elias Garcia, this handcrafted cross is a reminder of the importance of faith. The artisan covers the open figure with handwoven fabric. Diminutive worry dolls in handwoven apparel stand shoulder to shoulder to surround the cutout cross. According to Maya legend, the sun god gave princess Ixmucane the gift of solving people's problems. With time people started making dolls in Ixmucane's honor and they would tell her their woes, hoping she would