Angel of Gratitude

'One of the customs we have inherited from our Maya ancestors is to give thanks to Ajaw or God every morning when we wake up and before we eat. We do it by crossing our hands over our heart and bowing, and we also use this gesture to greet our elders,' says Jose Canil Ramos as he explains his inspiration. 'That's how I came up with the idea of crafting a kneeling angel expressing gratitude the same way we do.' Canil carves the sculpture from local pinewood and paints it with vivid detail.