Pachamama Shaman Retablo Shakers hand carved in the artists

hand carved in the artists community north of Accra in Ghana

This beautiful standing prayer wheel has been carefully constructed using inlaid turquoise

Just above the sturdy metal base are four wooden spokes for turning the wheel

it represents the female principle which symbolises wisdom and purpose

Stunning elephant sculpture hand carved from Kenyan soapstone by talented artists

Pachamama Shaman Retablo Shakers hand carved in the artistsThese beautiful retablos represent the sacred Peruvian ritual of thanking the goddess Pachamama. By offering corn, coca leaves and other food and drink to Pachamama (Mother Earth), it is hoped she will be pleased with the gesture and provide rain, a successful harvest and protection to the people in the year to come. The ceremony is usually led by shamans who are represented here in their brightly coloured traditional dress. The central shaman is