 Ceramic vessel, 'Maya Icons'
$44.95
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on sale! $40.46
Interspersed with hieroglyphs, enigmatic images appear on a ceramic vessel. One shows a man sitting on the ground; he leans forward loosening the tump line around his forehead to release the weight of a bundle. The other shows a nobleman beset by a person with a monkey mask. Faithfully reproducing images from classic Maya stelae and stuccoes, Ernesto and Erik Basilio craft a signature piece of unusual beauty. |
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 Ceramic vessel, 'Maya Codex'
$52.95
Maya personages are portrayed in profile, their strong features interspersed with glyphs. Adorning a three-legged ceramic vessel, they recall the grandeur of the Maya Empire. A civilization with highly-developed art, architecture and astronomy, the Maya left a written record of their ancient cities in southwestern Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. This exquisite replica by Ernesto and Erik Basilio tells a story of its own. |
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 Ceramic vase, 'Fiery Warrior'
$47.95
now
on sale! $43.16
The fiery visage of a Ghanaian warrior stares back at the viewer of this clay vase, enlightening centuries of artistic tradition. The dramatic look is completed by three horns crowning his head, perfect for a unique flower arrangement. Internationally famous artisan Samuel Lovi handcrafts this piece in his Ghana workshop. Clay abounds in the southern part of Ghana; it takes an expert, however, to get the sand thoroughly washed out of the clay. In fashioning this piece, Lovi first prepares and molds the clay. He then fires the molded piece in a kiln at high temperatures, ensuring that it is hardened to the required strength. After cooling, it is hand-painted. |
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 Ceramic vase, 'Bean Cult'
$99.95
This beautiful vase by Raul Fuenzalida is inspired by archeological pieces from northern Mexico. Vessels of this shape were utilized to cook beans, a food staple. Decorated with geometric motifs, it depicts beans peeking out of green pods. As this is a handcrafted item, size and color may vary slightly. |
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 Ceramic vessels, 'Maya Jaguars' (pair)
$32.95
Snarling jaguars stare boldly at the viewer, planting their feet in a defiant stance. The beloved trigrillo (little tiger) of Yucaten was venerated by the ancient Maya. Angel Ceren sculpts the ocelots in terracotta, faithfully replicating a Toltec-style vessel found in the archeological site at Chichen Itze. The original piece was carved of basalt and adorned with jade and obsidian. |
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 Ceramic vase, 'Ghost Mask'
$47.95
The striking visage of a ghost graces this mysterious vase from the workshop of Samuel Lovi. The superior technique is evidenced in the enthralling facial features and fine texture, resulting from careful preparation of the clay. Clay abounds in the southern part of Ghana; it takes an expert, however, to get the sand in the clay thoroughly washed out. To fashion the piece, Lovi first prepares and molds the clay. He then fires the molded piece in a kiln at high temperatures, ensuring that it is hardened to the required strength. After cooling, it is hand-painted, providing its distinctive appearance. |
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 Ceramic vessel, 'Maya Offering Pot'
$37.95
Ernesto and Erik Basilio craft an offering vessel of dramatic beauty. Faithfully reproducing ancient script, they adorn the vessel with symbols representing names, dates and numbers. The voluptuous pot stands on three legs; such pieces are depicted in Maya stelae, stuccoes and codices. |
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 Ceramic vessel, 'Maya Offerings'
$59.95
Master ceramists Ernesto and Erik Basilio handcraft an impressive replica of a Maya offering vessel. It is believed the Maya people used this type of vessel to make offerings of flowers and incense. The Basilio father and son team adorns the vessel with symbols representing names, dates and numbers. The voluptuous pot stands on three legs; such pieces are depicted in Maya stelae, stuccoes and codices. |
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 Ceramic vessel, 'Maya Hieroglyphs'
$59.95
Scene in silhouette, human profiles seem to speak. These are Maya hieroglyhs from the Classic period. Ernesto and Erik Basilio carry on the artistic tradition of this highly refined society in a handsome replica vessel. |
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