Art Peru
Applique wall hanging, 'Measure Me Foxes'
All is color and happiness in the Andean countryside. Foxes scamper and play in the light of the full moon. Women of the Santa Magdalena Association create this delightful wall hanging.
Merchant: NOVICA
Applique wall hanging, 'Harvesting Gourds'
Andean scenes illuminate this charming appliqu� wall hanging. Working in the traditional art of arpiller�a (patchwork), Marcela Paredes portrays the harvest of zapallo gourds.
Merchant: NOVICA
Rhodonite ring, 'Rose Aristocrat'
Set in an ornate medallion, rhodonite's deep rose colors are fascinating. Ana Cristina Llapa takes her inspiration from colonial art for the series she names Se�orial (Aristoctatic). "Peru's colonial art fused the tradition of two great cultures � Western and Inca.
Merchant: NOVICA
Leather mirror, 'Bird of Paradise'
Working in polychrome tooled leather, Abel R�os creates a wall mirror of lavish beauty. He adapts Peru's extraordinary colonial art to depict birds of paradise. This is a superb example of contemporary Andean art.
Merchant: NOVICA
Ceramic nativity scene, 'Prince of Peace'
Wearing traditional Andean dress, Mary and Joseph end their quest for shelter in the highlands of Peru. Dionisio Rojas Guti�rrez crafts a New World creche where strong brick walls provide shelter from winter winds.
Merchant: NOVICA
Ceramic nativity scene, 'Cave of Stars'
Representing the ceramic traditions of the Ayacuho region of Peru, Dionisio Rojas tastefully crafts this Nativity scene. The Holy Family appears attired in typical Peruvian clothing, peacefully enrapt in the divine splendor of the occasion.
Merchant: NOVICA