Ceramic mask, 'Ayacucho' (Peru) $49.95

This beautiful ceramic mask celebrates the deep roots of Peru's ancient civilizations. A fascinating present, this piece is certain to add a cultural touch to any professional space. A refined artisan, Feriberto Ayala uses native clays for creating his original ceramic products. In the traditional process, each piece is hand-molded and painted with engobes o liquid colored clay o to be fired and later detailed with a brush. At the end, every object is finished with a layer of shellac to protect the colors. 

Ceramic mask, 'Day of Comedy' (Peru) $69.95

By Bruno Ccopa, this laughing visage contrasts white on black. Its features suggest theater masks denoting comedy. Crafted of ceramic and painted by hand, it represents masks used during Carnival and other Andean festivities. more...

Ceramic mask, 'Inca Priest' (Peru) $52.95

In a splash of blazing color, the visage of an Inca priest springs to life. Salomon Ruiz fervently mixes creative geometric forms with bright South American images generating an exciting feeling of movement and activity. Bringing into the home a touch of ancient Peruvian sacredness, this mask makes an intriguing wall adornment.more...

Ceramic mask, 'Lineal Features' (Peru) $74.95

By Bruno Ccopa, this mysterious visage contrasts yellow and red on black. Its features suggest a mythical creature defined by geometry. Crafted of ceramic and painted by hand, it represents masks used during Carnival and other Andean festivities. more...

Ceramic mask, 'Meditating Warrior' (Peru) $48.53

Pausing in reflection before heading into battle, the "Meditating Warrior" displays a lavish mixture of color and design. Closing his eyes in solemn contemplation, he savors a stolen moment of peace in the midst of war. A vibrant Moche piece for the eclectic docor. Salomon Ruiz is a self-taught artist who has developed an innovative style influenced by the ancient Vicus, Moche, and Nazca cultures. Ruiz fashions his ceramic pieces by hand and fires them at high temperatures. Finally, he painstakingly paints each one in vivid colors and applies clear enamel, which enhances and protects the finish. more...

Ceramic mask, 'Sun and Condor' (Peru) $29.95

As the sun assumes the body of a condor, it sheds light on a collection of Inca glyphs. Transformed into a mask, the image is one of spiritual mystery. Alberto Aparicio Canchari handcrafts this mask from ceramic, which he then fires in a wood-powered kiln. Once the mask has cooled, Aparicio paints the geometric stylizations that are unique to the Inca.more...

Ceramic mask, 'Whispers from the Past' (pair) (Peru)$59.95

This pair of ceramic masks by Victoria Garcia stirs the spirit with the whispers of ancient cultures. Fashioned with imaginative flair and love for her lineage by artist Victoria Garcia the masks reunite tradition with innovation. Descended from the peoples who regarded masks as an ascent to visionary and spiritual planes Victoria holds sacred their symbolism while giving free rein to her own abundant creativity. This results in pieces such as these whose impact lies in their authenticity and uniqueness. more...

Ceramic masks, 'Colors' (pair) (Peru) $79.95

Bright primary colors light up these ceramic masks by Salomon Ruiz. The masks were shaped from ceramic and fired at a high temperature. Ruiz uses his masks to represent iconographies of ancient Peruvian cultures like the Chavin, Nazca, and Moche. The brilliant colors of the masks ensure that they will look beautiful wherever they are placed. more...

Ceramic masks, 'Starry Night' (pair) (Peru) $52.95

Inspired by Shipibo artistry, Victoria Garcoa designs this pair of sophisticated masks. The Shipibo live in Peru's Amazon region, their characteristic geometric patterns symbolize the land's topography. Garcoa crafts the masks by hand of ceramic and adorns them with engobe (liquid clay). more...

Copper and bronze mask, 'Amazon' (Peru) $87.95

Inspired by the tribal people of Peru's Amazon region, Ana Maria Enciso pays tribute to her countrymen with this mask. Shaped by hand of copper, the youth wears earrings, and golden cords fall from his mouthpiece. more...

Copper and bronze mask, 'Eight Tears' (Peru) $89.95

By Ana Maria Enciso, this mask represents a merciful Inca deity. Eight golden tears flow from the sad eyes while a bold headdress attests to his importance in the ancient pantheon.more...

Copper and bronze mask, 'Grand Inca' (Peru) $84.95

Ana Maria Enciso shapes this mask by hand, hammering copper into shape. She depicts an Inca warrior with a feathered headdress and a necklace of human heads. Embellished with polished bronze, the mask captures the humanity of a disciplined fighting man. more...

Copper and bronze mask, 'Moche Nobleman' (Peru)$59.95

Maria Enciso represents warriors and noblemen from Peru's ancient Moche culture in her stunning masks. Polished surfaces and golden bronze accents adorn the green copper features. Demonstrating the symmetry in pre-Hispanic art, she pays tribute to Andean ancestors. more...

Copper mask, 'Ai Apaec with Ritual Crown' (Peru)$69.95

Eyes rimmed with golden rays, the god Ai Apaec wears a ritual headdress. Crowned by the sun itself, it is adorned with birds that dangle alluringly from either side; splendid earrings confirm the status of this divine personage. Ana Maroa Enciso crafts this mask from copper and bronze treated with galvanic solutions. A hook at the back facilitates hanging.more...

Copper mask, 'Cat Warrior' (Peru) $59.95

A jaguar crowns this elegant mask, which depicts an ancient Andean warrior. Working in copper, Ana Maria Enciso fashions the visage in low relief. Gleaming bronze eyes and earrings contrast with the blue green finish. more...

Copper mask, 'Crowned Ai Apaec' (Peru) $50.98

Wearing a crown that emulates the sun, the god Ai Apaec appears in ancient splendor. Birds adorn his headdress, centered by a mysterious visage. Ana Maroa Enciso crafts this extraordinary mask from copper and bronze, eliciting a rich texture with galvanic solutions. A hook at the back facilitates hanging. more...

Copper mask, 'God of Rituals' (Peru) $44.95

With imponderable countenance, the Moche god Naylamp stares into the present from the distant past. Ana Maria Enciso creates a mythical vision in copper, chemically treated to a glowing green. Bronze details emphasize the expression of this handsome mask with their rich golden tones. A triangular hook at the back permits hanging.more...

Copper mask, 'Tears of a God' (Peru) $59.99

Ai Aepec, the supreme god of the Moche people, sheds two solitary tears; his face is stern and fearsome. The gesture expresses Ai Aepec's divine sensibility. Ana Maria Enciso invokes the presence of the powerful deity as she creates this extraordinary mask. She crafts the mask of copper and bronze and treats the face to a galvanized bath to achieve the distinct green finish. more...

Copper mask, 'Warrior God in Tears' (Peru) $69.95

This mask represents Ai Apaec, a mythical figure honored by the Moche culture. The design itself is adapted from the breastplates worn by high-ranking Inca men as found in Andean tombs. Ana Maria Enciso shapes the expression from a combination of copper and bronze, employing galvanized colors to complement the metallic surface. A singular Peruvian adornment for any space. At Huaca de la Luna, a ceremonial structure found on the western flanks of Cerro Blanco in Peru, archaeologists discovered a polychromatic relief panel depicting Ai Apaec, the supreme god of the ancient Moche culture. The image is characterized by his feline attributes, mythical mask, prominent eyebrows, agape mouth, and sharp, aggressive fangs. Black scrolls surround his face while a rhombus appears at the center, bordered in stylish bands representative of manta rays. Ai Apaec is identified with the ideologies inherited from the epic of the Chavin and complemented by other deities, such

as the serpent, the condor, o more...

Copper mask, 'Warrior Leader' (Peru) $69.95

Proud, fearless, and brave, this mask represents the virtues of a good warrior. The stylized motifs identify this piece as that worn by a true warrior leader. It represents his strength over any animal, and his devotion to the gods as well as their blessings in return. Ana Maria Enciso handcrafts this mask in copper, which she then treats to a galvanized bath to achieve a permanent green glow. Embossed bronze motifs evidence the Moche's affiliation with their gods. An admirable piece, ideal for a collection of world masks. more...

Copper mask, 'Warrior's Courage' (Peru) $53.99

This mask captures the fearless spirit of a Moche warrior who assesses the battlefield with knowing eyes. The sun god appears on his earrings and ocean waves wash across his headdress. The work represents the face of courage. Ana Maria Enciso crafts the mask in copper and bronze. A hook at the back facilitates hanging. more...

Papier mache masks, 'Inca Offering' (pair) (Peru) $32.99

Traditionally worn for sacrificial rites, these Inca masks were considered as amulets to communicate with the apus (gods) and ask for their favor. Jaime Zapata handcrafts the masks from a combination of papier-macho and plaster of Paris; the masks are adorned with jute headdresses. more...

Papier mache shadow box mask, 'Chancay' (Peru)$34.95

Shaped by hand of papier mache, a man from Peru's ancient Chancay culture comes to life. Jaime Zapata adds a headdress of natural jute, and presents the image in a wood shadow box. more...

Papier mache shadow box mask, 'Lambayeque Mask' (Peru) $34.99

Jaime Zapata celebrates Peru's glorious past with an artful mask from the Lambayeque region. It is regarded as the cradle of prominent pre-Inca cultures like the Moche and Chimu, and where archeological sites and treasures evidence a realist ceramic style. Zapata crafts the mask with papier mocho and gives it a golden patina finish. He presents the image in a wood shadow box. more...

Papier mache shadow box mask, 'Sican Mask' (Peru)$34.49

Renowned for their ceramic legacy, the Sican culture inspires this golden mask by Jaime Zapata. Meaning "Place of the Moon," the Sican people lived in the Lambayeque region. Zapata crafts the mask with papier mocho and presents it in a wood shadow box. more...

Recycled paper mask, 'Nazca' (Peru) $57.95

Direct descendant of the Paracas culture, the Nazca civilization developed in territory of the current Ica department. With a strong artistic vocation, Nazca people cultivated music and dance, and their main activities were related to trading, fishing, and agriculture. Like a tribute to the magnificent legacy of one of the primary Peruvian ancient civilizations, this beautiful mask will add a cultural accent to any home interior. Using a combination of recycled paper, plaster, and rush fibers, Jaime Zapata Espinosa explores his profound Peruvian roots, finding the spell for giving life to such elements, transforming them into a vibrant celebration of a glorious past. more...