Pre-Columbian Replicas
Many fine reproductions, inspired by the Mayan, Aztec, and Olmec civilizations of Mesoamerica, line our shelves. Some quality choices are shown below:
- Aztec and Mayan Calendars
- Stela of rulers (Ra-Pacal)
- Toltec temple columns
- Bas relief sculptures of mythological deities, such as Ra-Kuk and Chac Mool
Folk Art
From textiles to toys, our folk art recall simpler times and pleasures. Following are a couple of several categories in our inventory:
- Molas, or the colorful and intricately hand-stitched applique work by the Kuna Indians of Panama
- Hand-crafted toys and instruments from Mexico and Ecuador
Christmas Nativities
We also carry traditional Latin American Christmas Ornaments and a variety of miniature nativities:
- Hand-painted miniature nativities from El Salvador
- Alabaster carved nativities from Peru
- Tin nativities from Mexico
- Bread dough samples from Ecuador
- Siwok multi-wood designs from Argentina's Wichi people
In addition, we have a large selection of Day of the Dead, the most important two-day indigenous religious event in Mexico.
Indigenous Crafts
We strive to purchase crafts from local artists whenever possible. These native pieces include:
- Bolivian Pachamama (Mother Earth) figures
- Zapotec black pottery
- Hand carved combarlite stone animals from Chile
- Tagua nut (or palm ivory) carved animals from Ecuador
- Amate bark paintings
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