Praying Hands

The awesome power of a symbol  leaves no doubt as to what the artist intended to communicate.  This is the "Study of the Hands of an Apostle" and is a famous Pen-and-ink drawing by the German printmaster, painter, and theorist, Albrecht Durer in 1508. (Wikipedia)

This one is carved from olive wood and made in the Holy Land. It sits in my office and reminds me that all of life is sacred.