pre hispanic art (10 items)
Aztec Merlon
Pre-Hispanic Replica Sculpture with Wood Base
Aztec Merlon, Pre-Hispanic Replica Sculpture with Wood Base
Elisa Camarena
Shaped like a florid shell, this sculpture of a merlon is crafted by Mexico's Elisa Camarena. "This type of merlons adorned the calmécac, which were schools for the sons of the Aztec nobility... read more$67.99Artist: Elisa Camarena
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
Maya Woman at the Loom
Maya Cedar Wood Sculpture of a Woman Weaving
Maya Woman at the Loom, Maya Cedar Wood Sculpture of a Woman Weaving
Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
A Maya woman sits with legs crossed as she works on a backstrap loom. Rocking back and forth she controls the tension as she creates an expanse of cloth. "This movement represented the human... read more$507.99Artist: Nicolas Chavez Sojuel
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
Weaving Woman
Hand Carved Weaver Sculpture
Weaving Woman, Hand Carved Weaver Sculpture
Fernando Castro
The ancient weaving traditions of pre-Hispanic Peru can still be seen in practice today all over the Andes. Fernando Castro creates this marvelous sculpture in homage to those dedicated weavers. The... read more$347.99Artist: Fernando Castro
Xoloitzcuintle
Aztec Dog Sculpture with Stand
Xoloitzcuintle, Aztec Dog Sculpture with Stand
Elisa Camarena
Elisa Camarena sculpts the image of a dog sitting tight with its head turned upward. In pre-Hispanic Mexico, the xoloitzcuintle dog was believed to accompany its master in death, to aid the soul in... read more$89.99Artist: Elisa Camarena
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