Interestingly, the practice of decorating gourds can be traced back to ancient Africa. Gourds were first used as containers ...

While some see alebrijes as Mexican spirit animals, similar to a Native American totem, others say these famous Oaxacan wood ...

Instead, it was a decorative piece of art. It represents the earliest known ... They tested seven different carving techniques and concluded that the Neanderthal artist likely made the markings ...

A gallery described as the most decorative in Europe has been repaired and restored by conservators after six months of work. The 82ft (25m) long Oak Gallery at The Vyne in Hampshire is now displayed ...