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Andean Tapestry
"Rain God"
Artist: Alfonso Sulca Chavez
Huiracocha is a creator, the god of rain; it was he who
created the sun and moon on Lake Titicaca. After forming
the heavens and earth, he traveled through the new world
to teach the arts of civilization
 Inca Rain God
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West African Batik Wall Hangings
"Fish Merchant"
Artist: K.Baka
A common sight along Ghana's seashore, vendors offer
seafood for sale.
K. Baka depicts one such woman as she strides across the
sand in vibrant colors
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 Fish Merchant
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Folk Art Wall Hangings
"Potato Harvest"
Artist: Maria Ramos Sanchez
Ramos makes her pieces by sewing together strips of
burlap, creating designs based on images instilled in her
since childhood.
Animal and human figures stuffed with cotton produce a
unique sense of dimension in this distinctive work
 Potato Harvest
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Huichol Bead & Yarnwork - Mexico
"Eagle Messenger"
Artist: Santos
"This represents the eagle, who is the messenger of
the shamans, because through her feathers she can
communicate with the spirits of the sacred Huichol
gods," says Santos.
 Eagle Messenger
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San Pedro Weaves Tapestry
"The Girl"
Artist: Cardenas Brothers
The Cardenas brothers demonstrate their undying
sensitivity and dedication in this hand-loomed tapestry.
Employing natural
dyes on a combination of 80% sheep wool
and 20% cotton to create this evocative tapestry.
 The Girl Tapestry
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Leather Map Wall Hangings
"Modern World"
Artist: Adam and Francys
With each continent and island clearly outlined and each
country's borders well-marked, this map charters the 21st
century world.
Adapting the artistic stylizations favored by ancestral
cartographers.
The map is crafted of ox leather, and includes delicately
carved marupá wood rods.
 Leather Map "Modern World"
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Gujarati Wall Hangings - India
"Enchantment"
Artist: Sunil Tambi and the
Artisans of Rajasthan
Sunil Tambi designs a wall hanging that explores the
enchantment of Rajasthani art. Featuring brilliant appliqué,
each segment is lavishly embroidered and adorned with
sequins and beadwork.
 Enchantment
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Jute Wall Hangings- Mexico
"Hail the Deer"
Artist: Rommy
The millenary cave paintings in the state of Baja
California Sur inspire the artwork of Mexico's Rommy.
Painting with acrylics, Rommy replicates a scene found in
caves of the San Fernando Sierra, as well as the San
Nicholas River
 Hail the Deer
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Palm Leaf Wall Hanging
"Praying Buddha"
Artist: Nengah Dika
Akin to a scroll, the lontar or palm leaf unfolds from
bamboo rods to reveal the presence of a young Buddha, in
prayer. This image of the great spiritual teacher is known
as the Buddha Berdoa, or "Praying
Buddha."
 Praying Buddha
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Ikat & Batik Wall Hangings
"Buddhas Blessing"
Artist: Gnanasekaran
Brilliant red surrounds the master, its intensity
heightening his sense of peace. Gnanasekaran presents the
beautiful design in a batik wall hanging.
 Buddha's Blessing
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