Keep the Faith Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Cross for Wall Display Tie Clips Known as the Virgin of

Known as the Virgin of Guadalupe

Sukartini sets square cabochon gems in earrings of exquisite beauty

Alejandro Chávez modeled and painted each figurine by hand

20"L x 3"W x 19"H

As part of an effort to provide a steady stream of work for its artisans

Keep the Faith Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Cross for Wall Display Tie Clips Known as the Virgin ofBy 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