Art Of Mexico
Ceramic statuette, 'Underworld Dog Guide'
Dogs as domesticated pets held a place of importance throughout many of Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures. Always loyal, the dog was trusted to lead its master's soul to the realm of the dead, for dogs were believed to see spirits.
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Ceramic vase, 'Our Legacy'
This handsome vase takes its inspiration from the ethnic art of northern Mexico, related to that of the Hopi. Raul Fuenzalida works in ceramic to recreate a beautiful legacy. As this is a hand-crafted item, size and color may vary slightly.
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Ceramic figurine, 'Lord of Darkness'
Related with the realm of darkness, Xiuhtecutli confronts the sun god Tonatiuh each evening. Angel Cer�n faithfully recreates the Aztec deity as a standard bearer.
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Sun, 'Solar Eclipse'
Images of the past are immortalized through the fine ceramic work of Georgina Cabrera as she exults the art, symbols and beliefs of Mexico's great pre-Hispanic heritage.
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Beaded choker, 'Flower of Water'
Cool blue jicur� or peyote flowers capture Higinio Hern�ndez Carrillo's imagination, inspiring this hand-crafted beaded choker. According to Huichol customs and traditions, jicur� is a sacred flower, for it allows communication with their gods.
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Beaded choker, 'Flower of Fire'
Dazzling jicur� or peyote flowers capture Higinio Hern�ndez Carrillo's imagination, inspiring this hand-crafted beaded choker. According to Huichol customs and traditions, jicur� is a sacred flower, for it allows communication with their gods.
Merchant: NOVICA