Cuzco Style Handpainted
Cuzco vases, 'Hauri Urns' (pair)
Influenced heavily by pre-Hispanic cultures, the potters of the Paucar family create this set of two decorative hand-crafted vessels.
Cuzco vase, 'The Andes'
The slender neck of this graceful vase complements the generous curves of the rounded base, integrated harmoniously through the skill and artistry of Gerardo Huaman and his family. This dramatic piece is a replica of the vessels in which the Incans used to store oils and perfumes.
Cuzco vase, 'Inca Warriors'
From the Paucar Family comes this noble vessel filled with ancestral wonder both in technique and motifs. Here, Inca warriors race over a battlefield of traditional patterns and vibrant colors - their lethal weapons and shields at hand, their eagerness borne from pride.
Cuzco vase, 'Brave Warriors'
Alluring in its bell-shaped design, this vase records the glory of the Moche warriors who fought for the preservation of their lands. Dionisio Rojas pays tribute to the great soldiers through his ceramic art which replicates pre-Hispanic artistry in form and technique.
Cuzco vase, 'Highland Games'
A geometrical illusion surrounds this decorative vase with visions from the past, its stylized artistry reminiscent of the Recuay culture. Inhabitants of Peru's central highlands, their origin is unknown though it is suspected they reached their peak around 800 A.D.
Cuzco vase, 'Inca Calendar'
Red clay welcomes the presence of geometric patterns, hand-painted by the artisans of the Paucar family. The vase is glazed and fired to perfection, displaying the abstract glyphs of the ancient Inca calendar � a testament to this culture's astronomical wisdom.
Cuzco vase, 'Battle of Warriors'
Brave men battle courageously in the negative white space of this vase. The figures appear attired in the ceremonial gear of Moche warriors, replete with gold jewelry and sacred plumes. Primitive imagery accentuates the Inca mood of the hand-painted design.
Cuzco vase, 'Idealized Messengers'
As trusted messengers, they traveled far across Peruvian lands bearing news from the Moche empire. Swift and agile, each messenger was related to a specific animal and thus wore the appropriate costume to represent it.
Aged Cuzco vase, 'Harvest Cross'
A work of exquisite beauty, this ceramic kero vase is crafted by the Paucar Family. The vase is adorned with a detailed harvest scene surrounded by the Andean cross, known as chakana.
Cuzco vases, 'The Ancient Huari' (set of 6)
Together, these six vases with their intriguing variations complement each other beautifully. Still, each one merits singular admiration.