pre hispanic art (9 items)
Playful Xoloitzcuintli
Ceramic sculpture
Playful Xoloitzcuintli, Ceramic sculpture
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association replicate a ceramic vessel of a playful xoloitzcuintli pup, dated sometime between 200 - 600 A.D. It was originally found in a tumba de tiro burial... read more$59.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Song of the Ancestors
Western Mexico Pre-Hispanic Ceramic Ocarina Flute
Song of the Ancestors, Western Mexico Pre-Hispanic Ceramic Ocarina Flute
Rita Sandoval
With eyes wide open, an aged man gazes into the past and lifts his voice in a song of the ancestors. Rita Sandoval takes her inspiration from Western Mexico archaeology to craft a terracotta ocarina.... read more$59.99Artist: Rita Sandoval
God of the Wind
Pre-Hispanic Ehecatl Wind God Ceramic Ocarina Flute
God of the Wind, Pre-Hispanic Ehecatl Wind God Ceramic Ocarina Flute
Rita Sandoval
Sometimes depicted as a bird, Ehecatl takes his name from the Aztec word for "wind." But he was revered and honored in many Mesoamerican cultures and sometimes associated with Quetzalcoatl... read more$59.99Artist: Rita Sandoval
Man with Jar
Handcrafted Pre-Hispanic Ceramic Sculpture from Nicaragua
Man with Jar, Handcrafted Pre-Hispanic Ceramic Sculpture from Nicaragua
Arlen Estrada
Designed by Arlen Estrada, this sculpture from Nicaragua will add a historic touch to your home. Estrada handcrafts the sculpture of earth-tone ceramic to depict a man holding on to a pipe. On his... read more$59.99Artist: Arlen Estrada
Life and Death
Day of the Dead Themed Ceramic Whistle From Mexico
Life and Death, Day of the Dead Themed Ceramic Whistle From Mexico
Rita Sandoval
Life and Death were intertwined concept for pre-Hispanic Mesoamericans, and this idea lives on in Mexico's Day of the Dead. This ceramic whistle by Rita Sandoval is inspired by ancient musical... read more$54.99Artist: Rita Sandoval
Sparrows in Love
Handcrafted Bird-Themed Steel Wall Sculpture from Mexico
Sparrows in Love, Handcrafted Bird-Themed Steel Wall Sculpture from Mexico
J. Blas
Carrying on metalsmithing traditions passed down from pre-Hispanic cultures, J. Blas works with local artisans to handcraft a lovely wall sculpture from Mexico. Two sparrows sit side-by-side on a... read more$49.99Artist: J. Blas
Maya Crocodile Priest
Archaeological Ceramic Wall Mask
Maya Crocodile Priest, Archaeological Ceramic Wall Mask
Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza
By Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza, this dramatic mask depicts an ancient Maya of noble standing. He wears earrings and a headdress crowned by a spotted crocodile; glyphs adorn his forehead and cheeks. Modern... read more$59.99Artist: Oscar Rodolfo Mendoza
Aztec Calendar in Tan
Archaeological Ceramic SunStone from Mexico
Aztec Calendar in Tan, Archaeological Ceramic SunStone from Mexico
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association present a faithful replica of the Aztec calendar, known also as the "Sun Stone." According to pre-Hispanic beliefs, there have been a total... read more$49.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Night Owl
Peruvian Bamboo Quena Flute
Night Owl, Peruvian Bamboo Quena Flute
Benito Tito
Handcrafted of smooth bamboo, the quena flute is a legacy of the Inca. Today it is an indispensable instrument in traditional Peruvian songs. Benito Tito perforates holes of different widths to ensure... read more$57.99$46.39Artist: Benito Tito