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Latin and
Caribbean Art:
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Callejon, P038-MX, $300
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Repousse Repousse Art or
‘repujados’ is the art of embossing a picture/design on a sheet of metal. Famous in the old Spanish religious arts,
repujados techniques have been practiced and taken a local flavor in Latin America. Utilizing miniature tools, each pattern is
carefully pressed onto the metal to deliver a unique design in metal art.
Inspired
in a Callejon or small street, this repujado is full of details: the cobblestones, the
plants, and the arched entryways. It is a
really nice piece of art by Norma Herreras and her daughter. A new type of art for your collection |
Old San Juan, P036-PR, $240
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Carved Pictures If you like carvings, you
will love these pieces from Carmen Latorre. She
takes a single piece of wood and carefully carves out a three dimensional picture, usually
a scene inspired of her native Puerto Rico. The
perspective of the picture make you feel like if you are right there, the colors are
enticing and her attention to proportion is superior.
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| She studied arts at the InterAmerican University in Puerto Rico and
currently teaches carving to new artisans. The
Senate and the Tourism Company in charge of promoting cultural arts have recognized
her. She exhibited at the international folk arts fair in Tenerrife, Spain |
Country Side, P036-PR, $240
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Borgia Codice, P026-MX, $90
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Amate Many centuries ago, the art of writing
in amate paper was probably started by the Aztecs. Their
books or codices have remained in excellent condition and reflect an incredible detailed
and sophisticated writing system.
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| Building on this tradition, artisans from
Guerrero have perfected the art of painting on amate, a highly porous sheet of paper made
form the outside layers of a tree. We are
pleased to present sample of their creations. A
few symbols are common: the Aztec Calendar,
The Quetzal Birds, and the reference to ancient gods and legends. We hope that you enjoy our amate art and Codex
sample. Their colors are exquisite. Each is a unique expression of art and culture
mixed together. Click on picture for details and ordering. |
Orange Quetzals,, $60
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Gallos de Pelea, $60
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Gallos de Pelea, $60
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The Sun Calendar2, P029-MX $60
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