 Cuzco vases, 'Ancestral Visions' (set of 5)
$69.99
Pre-Hispanic symbols in vivid hues speak of ancient Inca visions. These colorful vases by the Huaman Paucar family tell colorful stories on terra cotta. "The ancestral history of the Andes is reflected in our ceramics," the artisan explains. "We put into our work what we see and feel, such as the colors of the sierra." Displayed together or separately, they are a handsome addition to any decor. The Paucars use traditional techniques to create the vases. The clay is molded on a potter's wheel before the pieces are fired at 900 degrees Celsius in a wood-burning kiln and meticulously painted by hand using fine brushes. A coat of matte lacquer protects each piece. Because each piece is crafted individually, the product you receive may vary slightly in its color and design. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Undulations'
$59.95
The perfect undulations of the rim complement the geometric figures enveloping this vase. Crafted by the artisans of the Huaman Paucar family, the piece revels in a precise application of colorful motifs and the porous finish resulting from firing it in a wood-burning kiln. Classic contours accentuate the hidden meanings of the patterns of Peru's ancient civilizations. Makes a refined addition to any tasteful ceramics collection. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Inca Noblewoman'
$177.95
With its tall, smooth sides and delicately ruffled lip, this delightful vase recalls pre-Hispanic artistry. Aided by his family, Gerardo Huaman shows the traditional artistry of the Andes. Each Precisely painted with the finest of brushes, it exhibits incredibly intricate motifs. He names this piece La Colla, a word that refers to an Inca noblewoman. Because each vase is crafted individually by hand, there may be slight variations in color and form. |
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 Aged Cuzco vase, 'Snake Spirits'
$54.95
The Paucar Family orchestrates colorful contrasts to accent the iconography on this extraordinary ceramic vase. They find inspiration in the art of the Inca people, who communicated through geometric signs and symbols since they lacked a structured alphabet. Crafted by hand, the Paucar Family name this piece amaru, which in the Quechua language means "snakes" and refers to the illusion created by some of these symbols. |
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 Ceramic vase, 'Llamas and Company'
$59.95
The Paucar Family presents this brightly colored vase as a tribute to their Inca predecessors. Crafted of ceramic, the vase shows in elegant detail ancient iconographies guarded by llamas and attentive birds, all delicately painted by hand. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Sunday Fair'
$159.95
Colorful glyphs narrate the glory of the Inca Empire in this attractive vase by the Huaman Paucar Family. "We made this vase in honor of the Sunday fairs throughout the Pisac region," confides the family of expert ceramists. "They are renowned for the extensive variety of ceramic items in bright and beautiful colors." |
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 Cuzco vases, 'Cuzco Treasures' (pair)
$37.95
Graceful curves of terracotta form a pair of vases by the Paucar Family. Bands of intricate decoration reveal design motifs characteristic of Cuzco's pre-Hispanic cultures. Hand-painted with a colorful palette, the set emulates archeological treasures. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Andean Joy' (medium)
$32.95
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on sale! $29.66
Generously rounded, the curves of this vase are decorated with graphic motifs used by the Inca of long ago. Gerardo Huaman and family hearken back to ancient styles and techniques to create accents of lasting beauty. The lavish decorations include intricate abstract and geometric patterns created with a palette of earth tones and black outlines. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Ancestral Message'
$119.95
The Paucar Family transfers the symbols and pictoglyphs of the ancient Inca to a ceramic jar of imposing height. Shaped by hand, the vase is meticulously painted with complex messages from the ancestors themselves. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Snow Bouquet'
$64.95
A bouquet of mystical flowers blossoms under falling snow in the enchanted iconography of this vase. Loyal admirers of Inca artistry, the Paucar Family replicates the legendary glyphs as they paint the ceramic vase by hand. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Chavin'
$57.95
Intricate motifs from ancient Peru come to life in vivid color. Painted by hand, they cover a ceramic vase in the Cuzco style. Edwin Tupa's signature design pays tribute to the Chavin culture. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Harvest Fiesta'
$34.99
Bright color brings a festive air to this delightful Cuzco style vase. Covered with intricate pre-Hispanic icons, this beautiful piece bears witness to Edwin Tupa's expertise. He names it Yapuy llacta, or "village in the sowing season" in the Quechua language. |
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 Ceramic vase, 'Tipon Treasures'
$64.95
Millenary treasures from Peru's past inspire the colorful glyphs on this ceramic vase. The Huaman Paucar Family paint the piece by hand replicating the iconography found in Tipon archeological site. Situated on the "royal road" to Cuzco, Tipon is believed to have been a unique garden built by the Inca Lord Wiracocha in honor of his father. It is famous for its outstanding hydraulic system, ceremonial fountains and 12 agricultural terraces divided by perfectly carved stonewalls. |
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 Aged Cuzco vessel, 'Ancestor'
$54.95
Inspired by the ancient art of Urubamba, Rolando and Luis create a vessel with an aged appearance. The effigy depicts a human face on a rounded body wrapped in pre-Hispanic textiles. Shaped and painted by hand, it is a beautiful example of Peru's ceramic art. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Beloved Homeland'
$157.95
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on sale! $142.16
Emotive Andean designs sweep across this vase in precise bands of varied colors, the resulting effect an intoxicating expression of Peruvian artistry. The Huaman Paucar family crafts the piece entirely by hand, beginning with the potteres wheel and culminating with extraordinarily painted details. Geometric figures dominate the perfect glaze, while scrolls and proud llama silhouettes make sparse appearances. Shaped from local clay, the work offers ceramic drama to any decor. Pisac is a town in the state of Cuzco. As each piece is crafted individually, the product received may vary slightly in its color and design. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Inca Murals'
$37.95
The Huaman Paucar Family proudly presents this vase, its refined tracery inspired by ancient mural paintings of the Inca culture. Earthen tones revel in hand-painted spirit, every detail precisely rendered on the red clay surface. As each vase is crafted individually by hand there may exist slight variations in the color and design. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Waves and Llamas'
$47.95
Ocean waves flow rhythmically around the center of this terracotta vase. The Huaman Paucar Family recreates pre-Hispanic design motifs, painstakingly painted by hand. Grazing amid geometric patterns, llamas populate the upper band, and mystical icons create a dynamic ambience. Because each vase is crafted individually by hand, there may be slight variations in color and form. |
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 Aged Cuzco vase, 'Terraced Fields'
$39.95
The Paucar Family works with precise geometry to depict the andenes or terraces where pre-Hispanic man planted his crops. Intricate steps and fretwork suggest the mountains of their Andean homeland. Painted by hand, the black motifs adorn a handsome terracotta vase. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Inca Mother'
$29.95
The Huaman Paucar Family pays tribute to the Inca mother with this exquisite archeological replica. Meticulously crafted and painted by hand, the voluptuous vase is adorned with tocapu, geometric forms enclosed in squares. These are believed to have been an ancient ideographic form of writing. Because each vase is crafted individually by hand, there may be slight variations in color and form. |
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 Aged Cuzco vases, 'Tradition' (set of 3)
$39.95
Brilliant color animates a set of ceramic vases inspired by archeological discoveries. Shaped of ceramic and painted by hand, they receive a dark, aged finish. The handsome trio comes from Quisucar's talent and dedication. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Honor to the Inca Empire'
$77.95
Ancient and mystical forces draw colorful paths on the ceramic textures of this vase. They guide the art of Rolando and Luis, who dedicate this beautiful piece to the Tahuantinsuyo, the Quechua term that refers to the Inca Empire. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'The Andes'
$69.95
The slender neck of this graceful vase complements the generous curves of the rounded base. This dramatic piece is a replica of the vessels in which the Inca stored oils and perfumes. By Gerardo Huaman and his family, this piece emphasizes the fusion of modern design and the grandeur of Peru's ancient civilizations. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Inca Splendor'
$49.95
This handcrafted vase presents a wealth of information, its patterned bands symbolically describing Inca history and customs. To create the piece, the Huaman Paucar Family selects choice local clay and after being fired in a wood-burning kiln, the vase is hand-painted with earth colors and varied pigments. |
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 Ceramic vase, 'Ceremonial Colors'
$49.95
A work of colorful beauty, this kero vase celebrates the artistic legacy of the Inca. The Paucar Family crafts this piece of ceramic, and paint by hand a geometric maze of signs and symbols often featured in Inca architecture. The Paucar Family finish the vase with a polish made from walnuts to create the illusion of an antique piece. To preserve the vase's unique sheen, wax once in a while. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Glyphs and Ladders'
$64.95
Colorful glyphs from Peru's impressive past preserve their intrigue through the art of the Paucar Family. They paint the geometric iconography by hand on a ceramic vase inspired by the art of the Inca. |
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 Ceramic vases, 'Butterfly Harvest' (pair)
$54.95
Quisucar celebrates Andean customs with glyphs and images that recall the harvest season. On the other vase, the colorful composition is guided by a fluttering butterfly. Quisucar honors his Inca legacy with a hand-painted pair of vases. |
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 Ceramic vases, 'Cuzco Texts' (pair)
$59.95
Quisucar masterfully replicates the colors and glyphs of Cuzco for these handcrafted vases. Distinguished by their unique geometry, the glyphs were originally developed by the Inca as a form of alphabet. |
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 Aged Cuzco vase, 'Moon Rites'
$59.95
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on sale! $53.96
Pacific waves wash across ceramic, creating mirror images of dark and light. A vertical panel depicts the Inca calendar, connected with the moon goddess, Killa. Masterfully reproduced on an aged Cuzco vase, ancient symbols proclaim Peru's rich heritage. This lovely signature piece comes from the Huaman Paucar Family. Killa was depicted as a silver disk with a human face. Not widely worshipped by pre-Hispanic peoples, she was the wife of Inti, the sun god, and was considered the protector of women. Because each vase is crafted individually by hand, there may be slight variations in color and form. |
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 Ceramic vase, 'Morning Sun'
$54.95
Morning awakens with a burst of colors inspiring the art of Quisucar. He evokes the past with myriad Inca glyphs and the bright light of the Andean sun. Quisucar paints the motifs by hand on a ceramic vase featuring a coret brim. |
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 Ceramic vases, 'Andean Flora and Fauna' (pair)
$59.95
Andean flora and fauna bring artistic inspiration to Quisucar, who depicts butterflies, zoomorphic creatures and flowers. He surrounds them with Inca glyphs in two hand-painted ceramic vases. |
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 Aged Cuzco vase, 'Divination'
$69.95
Inspired by the Inca calendar, the Paucar Family creates a beautiful ceramic vase. Geometric motifs form blocks of time, as the days for offerings, planting and harvest flow across smooth ceramic. The expert artisans hand-paint the intricate patterns in warm hues favored by the Inca. |
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 Cuzco vessel, 'Jaguar Sun'
$67.95
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on sale! $61.16
"This type of vessel is frequently seen at Inti Raymi ceremonies, which celebrate the Sun, our father," explain the Huaman Paucar Family. The ceramic vessel features jaguars for handles, while the hand-painted glyphs recall the geometric glyphs known as tocapu. |
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 Ceramic vase, 'Prosperity'
$49.95
Regular geometric motifs evoke the feathers of the kenty, a mythical bird that represented prosperity for the Inca. The Paucar Family depicts them on a vase that emulates a kero, or ceremonial drinking vessel. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Ceremonial Paths'
$39.95
Bright bold colors assume the geometrical pathways of Inca artistry through the hands of Rolando and Luis. They preserve this millenary art form on a traditional kero, a ceremonial drinking vessel that they transformed into an original vase. The brothers dedicate it to the Aymara Lord Ollantay, "he who can see all." |
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 Aged Cuzco vase, 'Rituals'
$39.95
A fascinating collection of symbols and signs evoke the splendor of the Inca Empire. They are carefully hand-painted on the surface of this stylized vase, once reserved for sacred rituals and ceremonies. Known as kero, this vase is handcrafted creation of the Paucar Family. |
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 Cuzco vases, 'Moche Color' (set of 6)
$42.95
Inca symbols in vivid hues dance on terra cotta. These voluptuous vases by the Huaman Paucar family whisper ancestral legends of pre-Hispanic glory. "The history of the Inca is reflected in our ceramics," the artisan explains. "We put into our work what we see and feel, such as the Andean colors." Displayed together or separately, they bring drama and color to any decor. The Paucars use ancestral techniques to create the vases. The clay is molded on a potteres wheel before the pieces are fired at 900 degrees Celsius in a wood-burning kiln and meticulously painted by hand using fine brushes. A coat of matte lacquer protects each piece. Because each piece is crafted individually, the product you receive may vary slightly in its color and design. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Tribute'
$54.95
The Paucar Family orchestrates colorful contrasts to adorn the iconography on this ceramic vase. They find inspiration in the art of the Inca people, who communicated through geometric signs and symbols since they lacked a structured alphabet. Crafted by hand, this vase celebrates the Inca llactay, which in Quechua means "people." |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Green Fields'
$39.95
Named Tantar pucllay (plant icons and geometry), this beautiful vase is a replica of pre-Hispanic art. Edwin Tupa shapes it by hand and covers it with intricate icons from Peruvian archeology. With its graceful shape and brilliant color, it is a focal point in any setting. |
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 Ceramic, 'Inca Route'
$42.95
The sun shines with lavish beauty over millenary Inca paths in an inspired design by Quisucar. He paints the ceramic vase by hand, enjoying a wonderful harmony of colors. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Warrior Urn'
$72.95
The artisans of the Paucar family name this vase after Lamay, a traditional village in the Cuzco region of the Peruvian highlands. Significant geometric motifs encircle the simple and stately contours. The piece is delicately shaped from red clay and hand-painted to reflect ancient Inca artistry. Impressive in its blend of subdued colors, this work offers a classic accent to the worldly collection. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Serpents at the Gate'
$54.95
The classic shape of a jarren, or water jar lends its voluptuous curves to pre-Hispanic motifs. Painted by hand, twin snakes arch their sinuous bodies on either side of Inti, Inca god of the sun. The Paucar Family portrays Amaru Punku, "Gate of the Serpents" in the Quechua languae. Because each vase is crafted individually by hand, there may be slight variations in color and form. |
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 Aged Cuzco vase, 'Icons'
$74.95
Stylized iconographies recall the artistic grandeur of the Inca people, who used painted images in place of a written alphabet. The Paucar Family make it their mission to preserve the grandeur of this ancient art form and paint each image by hand with sublime detail on a ceramic vase. To preserve the vase's unique sheen, wax once in a while. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Tribute to the Sun'
$69.95
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on sale! $62.96
Ocean waves flow rhythmically around this terracotta vase, forming a frame for geometric motifs. The Huaman Paucar Family recreates pre-Hispanic designs, painstakingly painted by hand. Looking down from an aerial perch, birds complete this piece. It is a tribute to Inti Raymi, the Inca sun deity. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Chavin Fiesta'
$44.95
Bright color brings a festive air to this delightful Cuzco style vase. Covered with intricate pre-Hispanic icons, the beautiful piece bears witness to Edwin Tupa's expertise. He names it Ttikay huya, or "face of flowers" in the Quechua language. |
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 Aged Cuzco vase, 'Ica Memory'
$39.95
The site of Peru's vast and fertile vineyards, Ica inspires Rolando and Luis with its ancient art and icons. They work in ceramic to create this handsome vase, painting the geometric motifs freehand on the surface. It boasts an aged, antique finish. |
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 Cuzco vase, 'Myths and Flowers'
$64.95
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on sale! $58.46
The reverence the Inca had for nature, art and spirituality is emblazoned in a colorful vase by the Paucar Family. Eager to preserve their cultural past, this Peruvian family of artists paints legendary glyphs that feature flowers, chakana crosses, and geometric patterns. |
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 Ceramic vases, 'Inca Icons' (pair)
$49.95
Quisucar puts together a fabulous collection of Inca glyphs for this pair of vases. He preserves their traditional shape and enjoys decorating each one with hand-painted motifs inspired by his ancestors' art. |
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 Ceramic vase, 'Sacred Valley'
$179.95
Ancient glyphs found in Cuzco archeological sites decorate this stunning ceramic vase by the Huaman Paucar Family. Known as tocapus, the glyphs constituted a form of alphabet which the talented artisans masterfully replicate. |
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 Aged Cuzco vase, 'Ceremony of the Sun'
$49.95
The classic shape of the kero, a ceremonial drinking vessel, hosts bold geometric patterns. Steeped in the tradition of ancient Andean cultures, this beautiful vase recalls the rites performed for the sun god. The Paucar Family crafts and paints the piece by hand. |
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 Aged Cuzco vessel, 'Pisac Effigy'
$64.99
Inspired by the ancient art of Pisac, Rolando and Luis create a vessel with an aged appearance. The effigy depicts a human face on a rounded body wrapped in pre-Hispanic textiles. Shaped and painted by hand, it is a beautiful example of Peru's ceramic art. |
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