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 | Ceramic candleholders, Hummingbirds (pair)
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Tiny and swift, the feisty hummingbird has fascinated pre-Hispanic peoples throughout the Americas. Intrigued by the heritage of her native Peru, Patricia Jara uses an image inspired by the Nazca culture to decorate these striking candleholders. She deftly juxtaposes square and rounded shapes, smooth and textured surfaces, light and dark hues, heightening the drama of an original decorative statement. |
|  | Ceramic candleholders, Illumination (pair)
By: Novica No Longer Available
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Minimalist composition enhances the sleek vertical contours of this pair of candleholders. Victoria Garcia shapes the pieces by hand from white clay, employing a simple palette of engobes (colored liquid clay) to suggest ebony contrast on an ivory background. These household accessories captivate with their inherently modern Peruvian charm.... |
|  | Ceramic candleholders, Lizards Too (pair)
By: Novica No Longer Available
Peering into the future from the ancient past, lizards inhabit a world of earth and water illuminated by fire. Summoning primal images and elements, Patricia Jara infuses these striking candleholders with ancestral memories. She molds the pieces of white clay and fashions the heads separately by hand. The smooth, geometrical shapes are painted with engobe, or colored slip (liquid clay), and sand adds texture to the surfaces. |
|  | Ceramic candleholders, Monkey Business (pair)
By: Novica No Longer Available
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. With bright eyes and cheerful grins, monkeys embrace these candleholders by Patricia Jara. In pre-Hispanic Peru, the monkey was considered to be a mallqui, or "special being." This was due to its long spiral tail, an ancient symbol thought to unite different worlds. Artisan Info: "I was born on August 30, 1962. Since 1992, Ive been dedicated to varied artesian manifestations in regions throughout the country, and making... |
|  | Ceramic candleholders, Sssnakes (pair)
By: Novica No Longer Available
Two snakes coil their bodies around white ceramic surfaces, their black bodies and golden markings executed with perfect simplicity. The serpent, often referred to in the art of Perus ancient civilizations, is believed to be the protector of Ukuy Pacha, the underworld. Employing select clay, Patricia Jara shapes this pair of candleholders by hand, presenting both a round and a square example. |
|  | Ceramic candleholders, Sunset (pair)
By: Novica No Longer Available
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Energized by the spirit of the Chancay, these candleholders are set to adorn with aesthetic grace. Victoria Garcias admiration for the Chancay (1100-1430 A.D.) is evident in this pair, where she paints the silhouette of birds against an ochre backdrop. Ideal for tea light candles, this pair of ceramic candleholders will bring originality to... |
|  | Ceramic candlholder, Andean Birth
By: Novica No Longer Available
A clever egg-shaped candleholder from the spiritual imagination of Rodrigo Galindo. The birth of Jesus occurs amid Andean harmony, as soothing latex colors find intimate expression on ceramic surfaces. Celestial apertures appear above, allowing the candles divine light to fill any space. Makes a cherished addition to holiday décor. |
|  | Ceramic wall candleholder, Musicians
By: Novica No Longer Available
This delightfully whimsical wall candleholder comes from the skilled hands of the Mamani family of Peru. With this piece, the artisans celebrate the traditional músicos (musicians) of the Andes who play music with instruments dating back to the ancestral cultures of the high mountain regions. Add the charm of this distinctly enchanting figurine representing Andean culture to any home décor. The Mamani Family endeavors to reflect the proud culture of their ancestors through their work, and each piece is created from selected clay and fired in... |
|  | Colors of Perfection, candleholders (pair)
By: Novica No Longer Available
Petals of gold with a crimson heart imbue the flowers on these candleholders with ancient charm. Reminiscent of the Mughal era, these candleholders are made from the renowned Makrana marble, quarried in Jaipur â it is the same type of marble used to adorn the Taj Mahal. Kailash Verma hand-crafts these candleholders, and paints them with poster colors. Verma then embellishes his original patterns with 22k gold accents. These candleholders make for a magnificent accent to a sophisticated décor. Please note that by nature, Makrana marble may... |
|  | Dinner by Candlelight, candleholders (pair)
By: Novica No Longer Available
The elegance of fine Makrana marble adds a touch of luxury to that special dinner. Skillfully combining 22 karat gold and with the pristine stone, Kailash Verma creates an unforgettable set of candleholders that enhance any table setting. Verma painstakingly cuts the stone to size, shapes the contours, and polishes the piece to a rich glow, in a process very like that used for the ancient Taj Mahal. The floral arabesque is added by hand, and discrete details created with poster color. Note: As it ages, Makrana marble may develop an ivory or... |
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