archaeological ceramics

Low and graceful, this decorative vase rises to a narrow neck and a flared rim. Elpidio Chavarria takes his inspiration from the Chorotega people, a proud civilization that inhabited parts of what is now Costa Rica when the Spaniards arrived. Russet accents complement the beige and black mineral glazes.

The Huaman Paucar Family of Peru designs a striking and impressive decorative vase. Used for ceremonies and religious rituals, vases like these evoke the rich cultural history of the ancient Incan culture. It is crafted of ceramic, hand-painted with polychromatic geometric motifs characteristic of the era.