Hands Around the World

 

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Mexico

 

 

This unusual Talavera light cover is  meant to cover a wall light. Great for porch or hall lights.

9" x 6 1/2". Item Mx771 - $65.25

 

Village of Atzompa [more about the Atzompa]

From the Indian Village of Atzompa comes this beautifully handcrafted pottery. Most pottery is left natural and decorated with amazingly intricate flowers, leaves etc.

 

 

South America

Peru

Shipibo Indians

The Shipibo Indians reside at the southwestern edge of the vast Amazon Basin in Peru. They are River Indians living along the banks and tributaries of the Amazon River. They are well known for their distinctive pottery and textiles. In their culture the designs they use are  traditionally copied from the skin of the Giant Anaconda or the heavens, such as the Southern Cross. Many other designs were given to them by their culture hero Incan ancestors. The Shipibo are one of the few Amazon tribes that have a tradition of making pottery. Their pottery, both pots and sculptures are known for their fine quality. They use the traditional motifs in colors from natural clays. The pottery is pit fired and glazed with the sap of a tree - Shipibo pottery is very rare and collectible.

 

Ecuador

Ashuar Indians

The Ashuar Indians live in the Amazon Basin of Ecuador. They are a sub tribe of the notorious Jivaro. In addition to the Ashuar, there are three other sub-tribes of the Jivaro, they are the Shuar, the Aguaruna, and the Huambisa. Although many peoples throughout the world have taken the heads of their enemies, the Jivaro are the only ones to practice head shrinking. The shrunken heads are called tsantsa. The Jivaro were fierce warriors. A Spanish governor who was greedy for gold was killed by pouring molten gold down his throat. The notoriety of this incident and their practice of taking and shrinking heads kept outsiders at bay. Thus they were never conquered by the Spaniard and are called "the unconquered ones".

The Ashuar are one of the few Amazon tribes who produce pottery. These tiny bowl are hand formed and light as a feather. They are pit fired, decorated with natural clays and glazed with the sap of tree. As the Shipibo or Quichua de la Amazonia pottery, Ashuar pottery is very rare and collectible.

Examples of pots above - each is different and measures from 2 to 2 3/4" in diameter. Item EcP1 - $5.50

 

Quichua de la Amazonia Indians

The Quichua Indians are one of the largest Indian groups in Latin America. They are the descendants of the famous Incan people who ruled a large part of South America from the Pacific coast inland before the Spaniards arrived. In Peru the Incan descendants are called the Quechua, in Ecuador it is spelled Quichua. The Quichua of Ecuador are further divided into the Quichua de las Montanas (of the Andes Mountains), and Quicha de la Amazonia (of the Amazon rainforest). As the Ashuar of Ecuador, the Quichua de los Amazon make beautiful hand formed pottery. It is very thin and lightweight. They paint the pottery with various natural pigments including clays, ground stones, nuts or berries etc. After painting with traditional designs, they coat the pottery with a very glossy tree sap.

 

This gorgeous bowl features a three dimensional turtle in the bottom. It is approx. 7 1/2" in diameter and 3" deep. Item EcP2 - $82.99

This bowl has beautiful traditional motifs on the outside of the rim as well as on the inside. It is approx. 7" in diameter and 3" deep. Item EcP3 - $69.50

This bowl has an interesting two tiered shape. It is approx. 5 3/4" in diameter and 2 1/2" deep. Item EcP4 - $45.50

Approx. 4 3/4" in diameter and 2 1/4" deep. Item EcP5 - $42.50

Approx. 4 1/2" in diameter and 2" deep. Item EcP6 - $42.50

Approx. 4" in diameter and 2" deep. Item EcP7 - $42.50

Approx. 4 1/2" in diameter and 2" deep. Item EcP8 - $42.50

Approx. 4 3/4" in diameter and 2  1/4" deep. Item EcP9 - $42.50

Approx. 4 1/4" in diameter and 1 1/2" deep. Item EcP12 - $33.50

Bird Figure Pot approx. 5" tall and 5" deep. Item EcP13 - $42.50

Tiny Fish bowl approx. 1 1/4" tall and 3 3/4" long. Item EcP14 - $24.50

Pot approx. 4" tall and 3 1/2" in diameter. Item EcP16 - $46.99

 

 

Venezuela - Andes Mountains

The artists in the Andes mountains of South America are known for their wonderfully imaginative and diverse pottery.

These small hand made and colorfully glazed pottery pieces are magnets. A delightfully different addition to your refrigerator collection!

Item VZ1562c - $3.99

 

 

 

Thailand

Tiny glazed pottery frogs hold stick incense. Shown close to life size, approx. 1" in diameter. Item Th262 - $6.25 each

 

 

Indonesia

Tanteri Ceramics and Trinadi Ceramics in Indonesia have grown from the talents of a single potter to two different family-run businesses. Using unique designs and glazes started by their father, a brother and sister started companies in the l990's. The son began Tanteri Ceramics and the daughter Trinadi Ceramics. Both carry on the artistic traditions of their father, using a beautiful soft green glaze and animal motifs. Tanteri and Trinadi now employ a large portion of the village that the brother and sister grew up in. Each piece is hand thrown or built with hand sculpted animal or plant details - delightfully different!

 

Egg shaped pot with flower - 4" tall. Item BA738 - $12.50

 

Can be used as an incense burner, jewelry tray, spoon rest etc. 9 1/2" long x 3 1/2" wide. Item BA810 - $25.25

 

This unusual incense burner  features colorful melted glass and is decorated with a cicada. Suitable for either stick or cone incense.

Cicada Incense Burner 3" in dia. Item BA861 - $5.99