andean archaeological & inca masks
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Ceramic mask, ‘Leader’
Posted by Novica on 28 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: andean archaeological & inca masks, home decor, masks, novica
Highly expressive, this mask by Alberto Aparicio Canchari personifies a Moche leader. The mask features a helmet with owl eyes, for the Moche believed in a human-animal duality. The face is painted with warm earth tones and zigzagging markings; these symbolize the land the Moche inhabited. Aparicio hand-crafts this mask from ceramic, which he then fires in a wood-powered kiln. Once the mask has cooled, Aparicio paints the geometric stylizations that are unique to the Moche.
Ceramic masks, ‘Happiness’ (pair)
Posted by Novica on 24 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: andean archaeological & inca masks, home decor, masks, novica
Heightening the sense of happiness, soft earth colors swirl gently across smiling faces. Victoria Garcia Zevallos takes traditional motifs and transforms them into contemporary decorative masks. Her inspiration is Peru’s ancient Chancay civilization.
Ceramic mask, ‘Honoring the Land’
Posted by Novica on 23 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: andean archaeological & inca masks, home decor, masks, novica
A piece to honor nature’s benevolence, this mask is inspired by the legendary Inca and their traditions. The mask features two large earrings, one depicting a hunting scene the other a shepherd and his animals. Zigzagging lines that symbolize the planting and harvesting of crops mark the helmet. This ceramic mask by Alberto Aparicio Canchari holds within a special message, for it is meant to give thanks to the gods and nature for providing sustenance.
Ceramic mask, ‘Eyes of a Child’
Posted by Novica on 13 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: andean archaeological & inca masks, home decor, masks, novica
Astonished, the eyes of a child open wide - sharing surprise with the spectator. A fascinating addition to any decorative display, this handsome ceramic mask is certain to remind that life is full of wonderful things. A refined artisan, Feriberto Ayala uses native clays for creating his original ceramic products. In the traditional process, each piece is hand-molded and painted with engobes ??? liquid colored clay ??? to be fired and later detailed with a brush. At the end, every object is finished with a layer of shellac to protect the colors.