The Denver Art Museum's art of the ancient Americas collection represents nearly every major culture in Mesoamerica, Central America, and South America. Included are masterworks in ceramic,

Go to English version GOLDEN KINGDOMS Joyas Precolombinas y Objetos Rituales METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, New York del 28 de Febrero al 28 de Mayo, 2018 Pulpo para Diadema, Cultura Moche, Oro…

The Cupisnique culture (1500 BC-200 BC) is considered one of the most definitive and influential societies that existed in the Jequetepeque Valley of Peru.

Shapely petals of sterling silver are splashed with 23k gold, creating lyrical adornments with elegant flowing beauty. A freshwater pearl is nestled along the top of the silver leaves.

Chimú, 1000–1470

The Moche were unique in ancient Peru in creating realistic human portraits, usually in the form of ceramic vessels. This large example may represent an important captive who, like some Moche

Beautiful carved sugar bowl or jewellery casket. Calabash is hand carved by local artisans in Ayacucho region of Peru. This techniques calls mate burillado in Peru. You can choose from 3 beautiful carved owls-see on the picture   Dimensions: BEIGE: 14 CM X 12 CM GREEN: 12 x 10,5 cm RED: 16 CM X 12 CM Calabash, łac.legenaria bulgaris is ornamental plant of the gourd family. The fruit of this plant when ripe harden and turn into husk, hard shell. Also known as calabash mate (Peru) porongo, calabaza, Hyotan inspired the birth of the genre in art called burilado mate. The oldest found objects made with this technique are from before 3500 years BC and was found in the Huaca Prieta them (temple) in the Chicama Valley on the north coast of Peru. Manufacturing and decorating items from gourds revived in the early nineteenth aforementioned Huanta near the city of Ayacucho. Initially, the residents of Huanta imitated products from other regions of Peru, with time, however, due to the diversity and high quality of products, Peruvian mate burilado art has gained a reputation around the world as well as made famous region of Ayacucho. Its inhabitants produce fabulous items from the dried fruit of the gourd, making it thin cut with a chisel sculpting. The cuts create amazing drawings depicting scenes of everyday rural life. For these impressive images of the Andes residents work, dance, participate in fiestas and other events, but always in the mountains and with their pets. Here, the mountains also have their eyes and give us the eternal truth of life and that we should respect and take care of mother nature. Burilado technique (engraving) is passed from generation to generation, and they learn it from an early age masters in this profession. The mate burilado involved the whole family. Some deal with the techniques of engraving, others dyed gourds, and still others give them the appropriate forms in accordance with their intended use. This is the activity of entire families through folk art production keeps the Indian community and is a great way to cultivate tradition.

Frog effigy pendants. All made of gold, the first is Panamanian (Veraguas-Gran Chiriquí or Coclé), the second from Coclé, and the third is Colombian (Zenú (Sinú)-Darién). Sometime after 500 CE, gold...

Throughout history, the North Star has represented guidance, hope, and inspiration. But there’s more to it than meets the eye.

THIS STRIKING CATENA IS REMINISCENT OF THE ORNAMENTATION OF AFRICAN TRIBAL JEWELRY. TWO 24K GOLD CAPPED IVORY TUSKS PAIRED WITH A STRONG CURB CHAIN, WEARING THIS PIECE WILL HAVE YOU FEELING AS FIERCE AS IT’S PREDECESSORS. CATENAS COME FROM A DEEPLY HISTORICAL BACKGROUND. FACIAL JEWELRY BEGAN ITS HISTORY FROM THE HABITATS OF AFRICAN, POLYNESIAN, SOUTH & NORTH AMERICAN TRIBES. OUR TRIBAL COLLECTION IS OUR TAKE ON THE PURE WAY TO HONOR, REMEMBER & REiNVENT THIS ANCIENT WAY OF WEARING ART. Measures 26.25 in (66.68 cm) & custom lengths available. Matte 24k gold plated. Handmade in Los Angeles.

Our stunning Turquoise Double Oval Earrings are a perfect addition to any outfit. Turquoise is perhaps the oldest stone in human history. The talisman of kings, shamens and warriors. It is a stone of protection, strong and opaque yet soothing to the touch, healing to the eye. Among the Ancient Egyptians, Persians and Chinese, Aztecs and Incas of South America, and Native North Americans, Turquoise was sacred in its adornment and for power, luck, and protection. The delicate veining or mottled webbing in cream or brown is inherent to the stone and serves to enhance its character. All Martha Jackson jewellery comes complete with a gift box and blank gift card for you to write a short message on Made from: Sterling silver and turquoise Dimensions: Oval 1.1cm x 0.7cm. Overall length 4cm

Amazing Peru

Tule Rug by Caralarga Dimensions: D 100 x H 100 cm Materials: 100% repurposed raw cotton thread, 100% cotton lining. Handmade Caralarga is a textile design and production workshop inspired by nature’s raw materials; we seek to preserve their essence and accentuate their qualities by transforming them into high quality artisanal pieces. Through our designs, we want to convey the value of our hands and highlight the natural beauty of each material. We like things as they are and we believe that a simple world is better; this is the source of our inspiration. Our main resources are raw cotton threads and textile waste discarded for tiny production errors. In 2014, we found in these materials the possibility to rethink and explore waste as a medium to create unique, timeless and sustainable jewellery and apparel pieces. Our creative evolution has also lead us to the discovery of other natural materials, such as the fiber extracted from the sansevieria plant and recycled bull horn, working hand in hand with the artisans who have preserved the knowledge regarding ancient techniques and the protection of nature. Our pieces of Caralarga Large and Medium Format are the result of the natural development of our initial work doing textile jewellery. We ventured into creating larger, more complex pieces, and we found a new way of working raw cotton and hand braiding; culminating in interior decor pieces that seek to transform spaces through timeless designs that highlight the kindness of raw materials.

A crucial element of Moche royal regalia was the nose ornament, whose imagery varies from benign to predatory. One ornament here depicts a human head, perhaps a ruler’s portrait, flanked by birds

An arrangement of turquoise gemstone discs, spiney oyster shell heishi, sea glass, Thai silver, and amazonite. A hammered sterling silver toggle clasp fastens this bracelet. Fits wrists up to 6 1/4”. For thousands of years, Turquoise has spanned all cultures, prized as a symbol of wisdom, nobility and the power of immortality. Among the Ancient Egyptians, Persians and Chinese, Aztecs and Incas of South America, and Native North Americans, Turquoise was sacred in its adornment and believed to bring power, luck, and protection. All jewelry arrives beautifully packaged in a gift box with tissue paper, wrapped in high quality designer paper and ribbon, and is tucked into an organza drawstring bag with a handmade envelope and blank card for your special message. To measure wrist - use a strip of paper, wrap around the wrist, mark where the strip end lands, use a ruler to record the number. Alternatively, if you have a cloth measuring tape you may use it instead. This is your wrist measurement. I automatically add a bit for ease of fastening. If you prefer a looser fit please indicate to me in note to seller section provided at time of order. Please take care when wearing your jewelry-contact with household chemicals, perspiration, chlorinated water, or lotions/ cosmetics may cause corrosion and tarnish.

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Date: 5th–7th century. Geography: Panama. Culture: International Style. Medium: Gold. Dimensions: H. 2 1/2 × W. 1 3/4 × D. 5/8 in. (6.4 × 4.4 × 1.6 cm...

These discs originally were fastened to the fronts of ear flares like those shown nearby.

If you are or know someone from New Mexico or just love New Mexico this is the the perfect item. New Mexico's distinctive insignia is the Zia Sun symbol, which originated with the Indians of Zia Pueblo in ancient times. It's design reflects their tribal philosophy, with it's wealth of pantheistic spiritualism teaching the basic harmony of all things in the universe. Four is the sacred number of Zia and the figure is composed of a circle from which four points radiate. These points made up of four straight lines of varying length personify the number most often used by the Giver of all good gifts. To the Zia Indian, the sacred number four is embodied in the earth, with its four directions, north, south, east, west; in the year, with its four seasons, summer, fall, winter, spring; in the day, with the morning, noon, evening and night; in life, with it's four divisions, childhood, youth, manhood and old age. Everything is bound together in a circle of life and love, without beginning, without end. The Zia believe that in this great brotherhood of all things, man has four sacred obligations: he must develop a strong body, a clear mind, a pure spirit and a devotion to the welfare of his people. This handmade, hand engraved, sterling silver bolo is crafted by Santa Fe native Silversmith Gregory Segura. A true creation from the heart and soul of New Mexico, Santa Fe. Choose all turquoise or turquoise and coral (CORAL TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK) Approx. 2.25 x 2.5 inch Extra Thick 8mm Hand Braided Cord Choose Dark Brown or Black TURQUOISE STONE WILL VARY FROM PHOTO "PRECIOUS METAL CREATIONS FROM THE HEART & SOUL OF SANTA FE" © Copyright 2013 Santa Fe Silverworks by Gregory Segura - All rights reserved. All content, photos, artwork, descriptions, designs, etc. may not be used without our explicit permission. Each item is made when ordered unless otherwise stated so please allow up to three weeks, but most orders are shipped within one week. MADE IN SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO USA @ Estudio Sagrado Corazón

THIS STRIKING CATENA IS REMINISCENT OF THE ORNAMENTATION OF AFRICAN TRIBAL JEWELRY. TWO 24K GOLD CAPPED IVORY TUSKS PAIRED WITH A STRONG CURB CHAIN, WEARING THIS PIECE WILL HAVE YOU FEELING AS FIERCE AS IT’S PREDECESSORS. CATENAS COME FROM A DEEPLY HISTORICAL BACKGROUND. FACIAL JEWELRY BEGAN ITS HISTORY FROM THE HABITATS OF AFRICAN, POLYNESIAN, SOUTH & NORTH AMERICAN TRIBES. OUR TRIBAL COLLECTION IS OUR TAKE ON THE PURE WAY TO HONOR, REMEMBER & REiNVENT THIS ANCIENT WAY OF WEARING ART. Measures 26.25 in (66.68 cm) & custom lengths available. Matte 24k gold plated. Handmade in Los Angeles.

Our stunning Turquoise Teardrop Earrings are a perfect addition to any outfit. Turquoise is perhaps the oldest stone in human history. The talisman of kings, shamens and warriors. It is a stone of protection, strong and opaque yet soothing to the touch, healing to the eye. Among the Ancient Egyptians, Persians and Chinese, Aztecs and Incas of South America, and Native North Americans, Turquoise was sacred in its adornment and for power, luck, and protection. The delicate veining or mottled webbing in cream or brown is inherent to the stone and serves to enhance its character. All Martha Jackson jewellery comes complete with a gift box and blank gift card for you to write a short message on