Folk Art & Nativities
Chulucanas ceramic statuettes, 'Bethlehem Nativity' (set of 4)
Christian depicts Mary, Joseph and little Jesus in beautifully stylized figurines. Sleek, modern contours come to life through the ancient Chulucanas ceramic technique. The pieces are polished with a river stone and receive their dark coloration from the smoke of mango leaves.
Ceramic nativity scene, 'Tree Trunk Christmas'
Inside a hollow tree trunk, Mary and Joseph receive the Christ child, who is flanked by a donkey and a bull, with pots strewn about. The Mamani Family capture depict the first Christmas in hand-crafted ceramic sculpture.
Chulucanas ceramic statuettes, 'Coming Home' (pair)
These charming statuettes depict a couple from Chulucanas at the end of a work day. The man wears a wide-brimmed hat pulled low over his face while the woman covers her head with her shawl.
Celadon ceramic statuettes, 'Yoga Pose' (pair)
Working in Celadon ceramic with its distinctive textures, Duangkamol shapes two finely detailed figurines. They depict men in yoga poses and clothing from bygone days. What looks like freckles on their bodies are the result of clay oxidation.
Celadon ceramic statuettes, 'Practicing Yoga' (pair)
Working in Celadon ceramic with its distinctive textures, Duangkamol shapes two finely detailed figurines. They depict men in yoga poses and clothing from bygone days. What looks like freckles on their bodies are the result of clay oxidation.
Ceramic statuette, 'Latin Charm'
With the door opened to revelers welcomed by a quena flute player, it is fitting for this house to be called La casa de la jarana - The Party House.
Ceramic nativity scene, 'Orange Grove Christmas'
Baby Jesus kicks and coos in a bed of straw as his parents raise joyous thanks to the heavens. Sheltered in a fragrant orange grove, the Holy Family celebrates the first Christmas. The Mamani Family creates an enchanting ceramic nativity scene, crafted and painted by hand.
Ceramic nativity scene, 'Christmas Meaning'
Mary and Joseph stand beside their young baby, oblivious to the adult Christ who gazes heavenward above them. Alberto Aparicio Canchari creates an unusual nativity scene in hand-crafted ceramic.
Ceramic figurine, 'Mountain Nativity'
A cactus flanks a highlands stable where the first Christmas is an event of reverent rejoicing. A llama and cow watch over baby Jesus, while Mary and Joseph stand at the entrance.
Ceramic nativity scene, 'Rainforest Christmas' (9 pieces)
The Mamani Family celebrates Christmas in the Amazon Valley, depicting the Holy Family as Shipibo people. Shepherds bear rain forest gifts. The Shipibo are a Panoan-speaking culture living near the headwaters of the Amazon.