Ceramic statuette, 'Wari Pret-a-Porter'

The vibrant polychrome patterns of Wari textile artistry inspires Lulli Luca in the design of this costume. "This ceramic statuette is from my 'Andean Women' collection, " the Peruvian artist says. The Wari Empire was one of the grandest pre-Hispanic empires that blossomed south of the Andes between 500 � 1200 A.D.