Country Woman Religious Wood Wall Cross Juan Licas known in Guatemala as verde

known in Guatemala as verde manzano or 'apple green

from light green with yellow undertones to dark

Haldu Wood & Metal

juxtaposed with petite dyed gray pearls

using a technique of layering metal plaques on top of each other to create this curled up

Country Woman Religious Wood Wall Cross Juan Licas known in Guatemala as verdeA woman, who is the pillar of strength and lends support and comfort to all, stands with out stretched arms. Vignettes of her life surround her, depicting her roles as she plows the field, cuts coffee beans, nurses an infant, and teaches children to read and write. She also has time for other women. 'Her stance represents how a woman's heart is open to giving and receiving love,' say artisans from Woodworkers of Jesus. This cross is crafted of