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Unique Sun Gilded Wood Wall Mirror, "Sun Princess"
The sun deity was one of the Inca's principal gods, venerated throughout the empire. Marcos Luzalde pays tribute to Peru's rich legacy with this splendid mirror. The golden rays are carved from mohena, a fine Peruvian hardwood, and covered with gleaming bronze leaf.
- 2.63 kgs
- 5.8 lbs
- Frame: 75 cm H x 75 cm W x 3.5 cm D
- Frame: 29.5" H x 29.5" W x 1.4" D
- Mirror: 33.5 cm W x 33.5 cm H
- Mirror: 13.25" W x 13.25" H
- Mohena wood, plywood and bronze leaf
- Made in Peru.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Peru
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Lynn
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12/24/2020
"This decorative mirror looks good anywhere."
Love this item. It is a great decorative piece and I have it in my dining room. It is a good size, big enough to make it noticeable but not so large that you cannot add other items to your wall. I will order another one for my bedroom.
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Rocky
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11/14/2022
"Gorgeous"
I put this piece in my bathroom and have gotten so many compliments. If youre on the fence... BUY IT.
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Kelly
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11/13/2022
"Love it!"
This makes my bathroom look so elegant and beautiful! Great workmanship!
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Beverly
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12/19/2021
"Love it all year long!"
I treated us to this last year for Christmas and it is so lovely that it now has a permanent place on our wall, year round.
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- Great addition to brighten up a dark spot in your home!
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Marnie
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08/28/2021
"A most BEAUTIFUL and loved glass wall mirror!"
I have two wall mirrors from Mr. Luzalde, this one and Cusco Corona. I mention this because I realize that although both mirrors are very different, I have a real problem trying to decide which I love best! They are both the most BEAUTIFUL mirrors I have ever owned. Colonial Fleur de Lis has a rectangular frame with large silver fleur de lis that have a circular turquoise glass center. Inside that, the frame has a thin gold rather geometric design. I love this mirror and enjoy it every day! Cusco Corona is strikingly unusual, very modern looking (to me), and very beautiful. It is circular and uses silver, gold and copper colored sun-like effects. I love it and enjoy it every day! Thus, two reviews together.
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Marnie
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08/28/2021
"A most BEAUTIFUL and loved glass wall mirror!"
I have two wall mirrors from Mr. Luzalde, this one and Colonial Fleur de Lis. I mention this because I realize that although both mirrors are very different, I have a real problem trying to decide which I love best! They are both the most BEAUTIFUL mirrors I have ever owned. Cusco Corona is strikingly unusual, very modern looking (to me), and very beautiful. It is circular and uses silver, gold and copper colored sun-like effects. I love it and enjoy it every day! Colonial Fleur de Lis has a rectangular frame with large silver fleur de lis that have a circular turquoise glass center. Inside that, the frame has a thin gold rather geometric design. I love this mirror and enjoy it every day! Thus, two reviews together.
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- Hanging on a wall and enjoying every day
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Job Creator
As the father of eight, Marcos knows how difficult it can be to work and care for a family. At his workshop, he employs others from his community. Most are young single mothers. He ensures that they have flexible schedules that enable them to care for their children.
Preserving Traditions
"When I was thirteen, a neighbor taught me the art of gold leaf... to make golden mirrors. I fell in love with this art and it has stayed with me all my life. Eventually I set up my own workshop and I have been able to teach this art to younger workers. I am proud of this - gold leaf has been an important Peruvian art since colonial times and once there were many workshops. Now my workshop is one of the few that produce gold leaf mirrors. To pass this art to the next generation is one of the gifts I have been given."
Microcredit Financing
Marcos Luzalde has received 8 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1500 and the most recent for $1300. Proceeds were used to buy supplies and tools for his workshop.
Enabling Education
Marcos has eight children, and his youngest daughter is still attending school. He hopes that the education he provides will give her a brilliant future and that she will realize all her dreams.
Profound Impact
Novica sales support Marcos' family and the families of his workers. They provide a steady income, enabling him to maintain his workshop and provide jobs for others in his community.
Caring for Children
Marcos has faced many difficulties. But he finds strength in knowing that his hard work will help to give his daughter a brilliant future.
Moving On Up
Through the years, Marcos has grown his workshop. He is now able to provide work for other artisans in his community.
Write a review"Woodwork makes me feel good about myself because it means it's a way of preserving an aspect of Peruvian artistry."
Jose Marcos Luzalde Rosales was born in 1952. A self-taught artist, he began to work at the age of 17 at a neighbor's workshop. After only a year... read more
