 |
Latin and
Caribbean Art:
|
|
|
Danzante,
T002-EC,
$250
|
Tapestries -
Ecuador
We are pleased to introduce fine,
hand-woven tapestries by well-known artists in the Otovalos Village
in the Andean region of Ecuador. Our beautiful tapestries are
inspired by pre-Columbian cultures, especially the Inca. In
Ecuador most weavers are men, like our Jose Cotecachi, a master of
this art who uses the baxtrap loop weaving technique. The
fringes at the bottom of each tapestry form an elegant finishing
touch. |
Jose Catecachi made three
of these tapestries and he has woven his signature into the
pieces. He is the first artisan to get electricity in his
village. A privilege he obtained by the fruit of his
labor. He's helping his family by teaching the art of weaving
to other members, including women and is an example of the benefits
that villagers derive from delivering their native art to people
such as yourself. |
The Hats,
T040-EC,
$100
|
|
Totem Pole,
T041-EC, $240
|
We are featuring two versions
of the Incan Calendar, one in earth-tone beiges and another in
color; a Danzante Tapestry a typical character for most
religious celebrations; and an elegant Hunter-Bird-Fish
representation of the Nature's order according to old traditions in
the village. Please click on the pictures for details and a
closer look! Each tapestry comes with a Certificate of
Authentication. |
|
Inca Calendar Color,T004-EC, $160,
SOLD!
|
Tree of Life,
T044-EC, $160
|
|
Molas
- Panama
From the San Blas Islands off
the coast of Panama,
come the unique style of textiles called Molas.
The
Kuna Indians, habitants of the islands, have been
making Molas since at least the 1700s. According
to
the oral history of the Kuna Indians, the mola
represents
Mother Nature. The women embody the sanctity and
symbolisms of Mother nature, and therefore, women
should dress in molas all the time.
Kuna girls learn how to make
molas at an early age.
Today molas have evolved into sophisticated embroidered
and stitched textiles pieces, with designs
including
geometric symbols, nature and modern themes. Each
artist chooses to use a family design, or her own inspiration
to make a mola.
At the recent presentation at
The Field Museum of
National History, El Coqui Galleries had the opportunity
to bring Irvia Vivar, an authentic Kuna Indian, who
demonstrated her art and talked about the Kuna culture.
We are pleased to offer some of
the molas for purchase. A few large pieces, around
3"x2" are available for sale starting at $700 and
above. Please click on our catalog for additional
pieces. |
Irvia
Vivar, her sister Mayra and
Amerita from The Needle's Excellency in Evanston where
the molas were exhibited.
Irvia Vivar at
The Field Museum of Natural History Chicago.
|
 |
 |
| Mola Eagle God, $110 |
Mola Red Parrots, $110 |
 |
 |
| Mola Pineapple, $110 |
Mola Twin Crosses, $110 |
| |
|
Next
Page |
|
|
|
