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Peru Tiahuanaco Culture Cat Vase in Copper and Bronze, "Crying Cat"
Images and icons from Peru's Tiahuanaco culture appear on a decorative copper vase. In the center, a stylized wildcat reveals its characteristic teeth and the tears that flow from its eyes. By Ana Maria Enciso, this stunning vase exalts Peru's ancient past.
- 90 grams
- 0.2 lbs
- 18 cm H x 18 cm W x 16 cm D
- 7" H x 7" W x 6.25" D
- Copper and bronze
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Peru.
- Certified and shipped by our office in the Andes
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Linda
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06/12/2021
"Magnificent craftmanship"
Just love all metal detailing to surface face and hinged jaw whiskers that is like a loose fitting bracelet or beard on the sculpture. Love the characterization of cat -- colors and turquoise contrasts.
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Crying Cat, Peru Tiahuanaco Culture Cat Vase in Copper and Bronze
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Diana
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01/21/2023
"Beautiful mask"
Very nice quality excellent craftsmanship. Very well packaged.
Best Uses
- Wall decor
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Alex
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11/05/2022
"It truly is. Heirloom piece, i mean."
This cross is literally the most beautiful I have ever seen. It is beautiful in the pic, but stunning in the hand. I opened this package (Very well packed) as I spoke to 3 neighbor friends, and when they saw it, we all went silent and just stared at it, then came the Ohh wows I recently discovered I was 23% Peruvian, and wanted something from the Area of the Andes to remind me, and I couldnt have chosen a better piece. Tod las gracias a Ana Maria. You can feel she puts her Heart into this work.
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Antoinette
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09/03/2022
"Brightens My Day Even More!"
Very beautiful piece and was received exactly as pictured and described!
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Catherine
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03/13/2022
"Love it!"
Like an artwork on the wall. Exactly as pictured and described.
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Linda
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12/30/2021
"Wonderful vessel"
Excellent depiction of cultural tradition and sculpted with modern finesse.
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Microcredit Financing
Ana Maria Enciso has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $850 and the most recent for $600. Proceeds were used to buy copper and bronze to continue crafting her designs.
Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
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