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Hands Around the World |
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Specializing in Hand Made Treasures from Around the World
Native American and Ethnic Pottery
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Mexico
Ths beautiful sink is hand made of Talvera pottery. Colorful and durable, it is a gorgeous focal point for bath or bar.
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| 17 1/2" x 13 1/2". Item Mx100-1651 - $152.00 |
Ths beautiful Talavera light cover is meant to cover a wall light. Great for porch or hall lights.
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| 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.
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Item MX84 - Approx. 13" tall and 16 1/2" in diameter - $84.00 |
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Mexican Stoneware with sunflower design - Service for 6 - 53 pieces - Lead free. Item MX1883 - $375.00 |
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 pottery above, Ashuar pottery is very rare and collectible.
Examples of pots below - each is different and measures from 2 to 2 3/4" in diameter
Item EC236 - $5.50
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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!
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Item VZ1562a - $3.99 |
Item VZ1562b - $3.99 |
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Item VZ1562c - $3.99
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The Tayo pottery studio in the Andes mountains of Venezuela was started by an artist who became so successful with her unusual little frames that her 5 brothers and sisters joined her studio. Each brother and sister makes their own line, but all of the Tayo pottery has a similar distinctive look. Very unique hand built and glazed pottery at a great price!
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Item VZ1809 - Frame 3 x 2 3/4" - $7.50 |
Thailand
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| 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!
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Frog Oil Burner in blue/gray Item BA740 - $26.00 |
Egg shaped pot with flower - 4" tall. Item BA738 - $12.50 |
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| 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 | Can be used as an incense burner, jewelry tray, spoon rest etc. 6" long x 2 1/2" wide. Item BA737 - $19.75 |
These unusual incense burners feature colorful melted glass and are decorated with a reptile, insect, or flower. Suitable for either stick or cone incense.
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| Cicada/Flower Incense Burner 3" in dia. Item BA861 - $5.99 | Butterfly/Flower Incense Burner 3" in dia. Item Ba100-1658 - $5.99 |
