pre hispanic art (16 items)
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
Colima Dog with Vase
Handcrafted Ceramic Mexican Pre-Hispanic Dog Figurine
Colima Dog with Vase, Handcrafted Ceramic Mexican Pre-Hispanic Dog Figurine
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
During Pre-Hispanic times, tlalchichis were a prized dog breed hailing from the Mexican state of Colima and are now the stars of this region’s most popular handicrafts. Members of the Angel Ceron... read more$87.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
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
Pre-Hispanic Tradition
Hand-Painted Ceramic Skull Decorative Accent from Mexico
Pre-Hispanic Tradition, Hand-Painted Ceramic Skull Decorative Accent from Mexico
Maria and Esteban
Maria and Esteban offer a charming addition to your home decor. Crafted of ceramic, this skull is painted by hand with beautiful floral motifs and cultural patterns that reflect Mexican artistic... read more$49.99Artist: Maria and Esteban
Red Colima Dog
Ceramic Pre-Hispanic Dog Figurine Handcrafted in Mexico
Red Colima Dog, Ceramic Pre-Hispanic Dog Figurine Handcrafted in Mexico
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
This fabulous ceramic figurine captures the essence of the revered tlalchichi dogs, once cherished companions during Pre-Hispanic times in the Mexican state of Colima. With a vase held gracefully in... read more$94.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Busy Textile Market
Handcrafted Andean Textile Market Retablo Diorama
Busy Textile Market, Handcrafted Andean Textile Market Retablo Diorama
Julio Gallardo
This beautiful retablo depicts a lively market stall where Andean textiles are bought and sold. In pre-Hispanic times, Inca weavings were more highly prized than gold and Peruvian textiles carry on... read more$457.99Artist: Julio Gallardo
Mythic Bull
Hand-Carved Wood Alebrije Bull Sculpture from Mexico
Mythic Bull, Hand-Carved Wood Alebrije Bull Sculpture from Mexico
Teresita Gonzalez
Evoking beasts of ancient myths, this traditional alebrije sculpture from Mexico is created by Teresita Gonzalez. Hand-carved from copal wood, a majestic bull rears its head, featuring a hand-painted... read more$134.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Little Flower of Luck
Handcrafted Mexican Barro Negro Ceramic Wall Cross
Little Flower of Luck, Handcrafted Mexican Barro Negro Ceramic Wall Cross
Margarita Revilla
Margarita Revilla, a master artisan versed in malleable materials, produces this charming wall cross in her Jalisco workshop through an exhaustive process. This cross has ample care and purpose put... read more$25.99Artist: Margarita Revilla
Proud Oaxaca
Multicolor Traditional Wool Runner Handloomed in Mexico
Proud Oaxaca, Multicolor Traditional Wool Runner Handloomed in Mexico
Alfredo Ruiz
Mexican artisan Alfredo Ruiz brings us another gorgeous creation inspired by Oaxaca's culture. Alfredo handlooms this charming wool runner in typical patterns of the region using a wide range of... read more$507.99Artist: Alfredo Ruiz
Ancestral Image
Hand Carved Wood Skull Figurine in Yellow from Mexico
Ancestral Image, Hand Carved Wood Skull Figurine in Yellow from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures honored their dead through celebrations and commemorations; after the arrival of the Spaniards, these cultural traditions became fused with the Catholic church's rituals... read more$89.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Green Hyena
Hand-Carved Wood Alebrije Hyena Sculpture from Mexico
Green Hyena, Hand-Carved Wood Alebrije Hyena Sculpture from Mexico
Teresita Gonzalez
In tones of green, burgundy, and purple, intricate motifs inspired by the pre-Hispanic Nahua peoples are painted by hand onto a majestic hyena. Mexican artisan Teresita Gonzalez creates this... read more$149.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Rabbit Handstand
Hand-Carved Wood Alebrije Rabbit Sculpture from Mexico
Rabbit Handstand, Hand-Carved Wood Alebrije Rabbit Sculpture from Mexico
Teresita Gonzalez
In a variety of colors, intricate motifs inspired by the pre-Hispanic Nahua peoples are painted by hand onto an entertaining rabbit doing a handstand. Mexican artisan Teresita Gonzalez creates this... read more$139.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez
Moche Fish
Peru Archaeology Moche Fish Replica Decorative Clay Vessel
Moche Fish, Peru Archaeology Moche Fish Replica Decorative Clay Vessel
Walter Jose Acosta
Swimming sinuously down a pre-Hispanic river, an ancient fish flaunts fluted gills, bright eyes and a flirty tail. Walter Jose Acosta depicts the beautifully-detailed creature in a ceremonial vessel... read more$107.99$97.19Artist: Walter Jose Acosta
Inca Tumi Blade
Inca Tumi Blade Copper and Bronze Decorative Jar from Peru
Inca Tumi Blade, Inca Tumi Blade Copper and Bronze Decorative Jar from Peru
Ronald Franco
Many pre-Hispanic cultures living on the coast of Peru used a ceremonial knife called tumi, which embellishes a stunning copper and bronze jar hand-crafted by Ronald Franco. This decorative jar with a... read more$39.99$35.99Artist: Ronald Franco
Wild Moche Duck
Peru Archaeology Moche Duck Replica Decorative Clay Vessel
Wild Moche Duck, Peru Archaeology Moche Duck Replica Decorative Clay Vessel
Walter Jose Acosta
Paddling serenely across a pre-Hispanic lake, an ancient duck is frozen en time, the moment preserved for eternity. Walter Jose Acosta depicts the beautiful bird in a ceremonial vessel in the style of... read more$74.99Artist: Walter Jose Acosta
Mythic Owl
Hand-Carved Alebrije Owl Sculpture from Mexico
Mythic Owl, Hand-Carved Alebrije Owl Sculpture from Mexico
Teresita Gonzalez
Evoking beasts of ancient myths, this traditional alebrije sculpture from Mexico is created by Teresita Gonzalez. Hand-carved from copal wood, a majestic owl spreads its colorful wings, featuring a... read more$137.99Artist: Teresita Gonzalez