 Chulucanas vase, 'Turquoise Peace'
$79.95
Inspired by the early morning sky, Christian designs an original vase that celebrates Peru's past. He crafts the vase by hand in the unique Chulucanas style using natural materials solely. On one side of the ceramic vase, Christian marks a low relief icon reminiscent of the Inca. The vase is enveloped by airy black clouds obtained through a smoking procedure that uses mango leaves. |
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 Ceramic vase, 'Red Seashell Flower'
$84.95
Obeying a force older than the universe, curves twist, falling to the ground, looking for their ancestral roots. Perhaps flower, perhaps seashell, this ceramic vase is a superb example of Ruben Adanaque's imagination and creativity. Ceramics such as this are entirely unique. Occasionally they may show slight variations of color or brushstrokes, thus confirming their originality and authenticity. |
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 Ceramic vase, 'Footprints'
$74.95
"This vase represents the footprints of an animal in the rainforest. It is abstract, but it could represent the tracks of a jaguar climbing a tree," muses Peruvian ceramicist Marzesa. Handcrafted in the style of Chulucanas, the technique for this vase comes from the Vicus culture, which dates to the 6th century B.C. Exposing the piece to smoke creates the dark coloration. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique e not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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 Ceramic vase, 'Chameleons' (medium)
$64.95
Seen in silhouette, chameleons scurry across a voluptuous black vase. Christian works in the traditional ceramic style of Chulucanas. Shaped on a potter's wheel, this beautiful vase takes its dark color from the smoke of mango leaves. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique e not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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 Ceramic vase, 'Shadows'
$74.95
Evening shadows envelop this elegant black vase, shrouding winter trees in darkness. White provides a beautiful visual counterpoint. Christian works in the traditional ceramic style of Chulucanas and incises the motifs into the damp clay. The vase takes its dark color from the smoke of mango leaves. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique e not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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 Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Sunrays'
$69.95
"With black lines and a yellow background, I depict the sun's rays that illuminate this vase. Its shape is a part of my expression," Rafael Medel says. The artisan brings contemporary style to the ancient ceramic techniques of Chulucanas. The piece belongs to his "Yellow Rays" collection. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique e not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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 Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Sea Flower'
$52.95
"A flower moving softly amid the ocean waves is my inspiration for this simple yet elegant vase," Rafael Medel says. Its majestic contours are covered with motifs in black and yellow. The vase forms part of his "Sun and Sea" collection. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique e not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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 Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Sun and Sea'
$94.95
"This is a design with strong lines and an excellent combination of yellow with black," Rafael Medel explains. "At the bottom, ocean waves can be seen, and the marvelous sun." The dramatic vase forms part of his "Sun and Sea" collection. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique e not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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 Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'White Sunrise'
$82.95
Rafael Medel shapes clay into a voluptuous white vase. Delicate motifs in black depict the rising sun and repeat the color of the rim. Medel works in the traditional ceramic style of Chulucanas, achieving the dark coloration from the smoke of mango leaves. The vase belongs to his "Net of Tenuous Lines" collection. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique e not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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 Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Falling Star'
$89.95
Circles trace the path of a falling star on a sleek white vase. Rafael Medel works in the traditional ceramic style of Chulucanas, achieving the dark coloration from the smoke of mango leaves. The vase belongs to his "Net of Tenuous Lines" collection. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique e not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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 Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Turquoise Clovers'
$72.95
Three-leaf clovers float on a turquoise breeze bringing magical elegance to this Chulucanas vase. The design is by Rafael Medel, who expertly blends his modern artistic vision with one of Peru's historic ceramic legacies. Developed in 500 B. C. by the Vicus culture, the black undertones are obtained from smoking mango leaves. |
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 Ceramic vase, 'Colorful Symphony'
$44.95
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Ancient glyphs adorn this vase with the spirit of the past as precise symmetry reveals intriguing patterns. Ruben Adanaque handcrafts this with the techniques once used in Vicus artistry. Painted with natural pigments, the vase also features a superb relief work; its dark colors come from exposure to smoke. Ceramics such as this are entirely unique. Occasionally they may show slight variations of color or asymmetrical brushstrokes, but this only confirms their originality and authenticity. |
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 Ceramic vase, 'Jasmine'
$82.95
Pristine white petals waft a sweet perfume into the velvet darkness. Working in the traditional technique of Chulucanas, Ruben Adanaque depicts night blooming jasmine on a sleek vase. Handcrafted ceramics such as this are entirely unique. Occasionally they may show slight variations of color or brushstrokes, but this only confirms their originality and authenticity. |
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 Ceramic vase, 'Mountain Peak'
$69.95
Smooth color flows seductively down the sides of a graceful vase. Forming a zigzag pattern, it contrasts with the ceramic basket weave of this piece by Marzesa. Her technique comes from the Vicus culture, which dates to the 6th century B.C. Exposing the vase to smoke creates the dark coloration. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique e not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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 Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Sunny Globe'
$59.99
Rafael Medel shapes a voluptuous vase in the form of a globe. Encircled with black zigzags, the design is absolutely beautiful. The artisan brings contemporary style to the ancient ceramic techniques of Chulucanas. The piece belongs to his "Yellow Rays" collection. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique e not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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 Ceramic vases, 'Sky Presence' (pair)
$72.95
Cool sky blue envelops two vases with voluptuous curves. Rising gracefully to a black lip, the design comes from Christian. He works in the traditional ceramic style of Chulucanas, creating dark tonalities with the smoke of mango leaves. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique e not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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 Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Drama' (large)
$57.95
Voluptuous and beautiful, this vase is centered by a wide band of red. Marzesa crafts it with the ancient Chulucanas technique. It comes from the Vicus culture, which dates to the 6th century B.C. Exposing the piece to smoke creates the dark coloration. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique e not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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 Chulucanas ceramic vases, 'Original Past' (pair)
$64.95
The artistic greatness of the Tallan culture serves as a muse for Christian's work. In an effort to blend past and present, Christian designs a fascinating vase that is adorned with stylized glyphs. Christian crafts the vase by hand in the legendary tradition of Chulucanas ceramic artistry. |
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 Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Curves'
$59.95
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on sale! $47.96
Curving seductively from a wide base to a narrow neck and flared lip, this vase comes from Rafael Medel. He works in the traditional style of Chulucanas to create this superlative piece. The melon tone contrasts with charcoal black stripes in a work from the series "Black Stripes in Low Relief." Ceramics such as these are entirely unique e not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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 Earthenware vase, 'Cat Face'
$54.95
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on sale! $43.96
A voluptuous globe of earthenware rises to a slender neck. Twin handles evoke feline ears; they are echoed in the face of a cat, delicately painted on the clay surface. Wayan Siplang Adnyana crafts a beautiful vase. He shapes the piece and lets it dry in the shade, as direct sunshine would cause the clay to crack. The warm breezes of Bali supply the high temperatures necessary. Finally, the vase is fired. Watertight |
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 Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Smoky Fields'
$64.95
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on sale! $51.96
Green leaves dance in the night sky, casting a spell of magical minimalism. Rafael Medel's original design provides a modern style to the ancient ceramic art of Chulucanas. Developed in 500 B. C. by the Vicus culture, the black undertones are obtained from smoking mango leaves. |
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 Ceramic vase, 'Legends'
$29.95
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on sale! $26.96
Toribio Huaraca looks to Peru's past for inspiration, finding a muse in the art of the Moche people. He designs an original piece, which he crafts by hand of ceramic featuring the distinctive iconographies of this northern Peruvian culture. |
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 Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Art Deco'
$97.95
Shaped like a bottle, this vase suggests the Art Deco style with its ringed shoulders and handsome black stripes. Rafael Medel works in the traditional style of Chulucanas to create this superlative piece, part of his "Black Stripes in Low Relief" collection. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique e not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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 Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Nets'
$77.95
Circles form an enchanting net on a sleek white vase. Rafael Medel works in the traditional ceramic style of Chulucanas, achieving the dark coloration from the smoke of mango leaves. The vase belongs to his "Net of Tenuous Lines" collection. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique e not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity. |
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 Metropolitan vases, 'Seeds' (pair)
$59.95
Obeying ancestral echoes pounding from atop mountains, the sensitive soul of the artisan has reinvented the eternal heart of clay. Decorated in the striking contrast of black embracing white, the original tracery reminds us of the seeds of Latin American dreams. Perfect for sending a message of love, this unique pair of ceramic vases will make a cherished present for a lady. Each piece by Ruben Adanaque is an individual expression of the artist's imagination. Ceramics such as this are entirely unique. Occasionally they may show slight variations of color or brushstrokes, thus confirming their originality and authenticity. |
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 Metropolitan vases, 'Star Circles' (pair)
$67.95
Acquiescent, black and white follow the skillful guidance of a brush to shape the sky. In optic caprice of dichromatic voices, these ceramic vases resembling a star and a gourd quietly repeat an Andean ballad. Each piece by Ruben Adanaque is an individual expression of the artist's imagination. Ceramics such as this are entirely unique. Occasionally they may show slight variations of color or brushstrokes, thus confirming their originality and authenticity. |
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