Mexico Crafts
Bracelet, 'Pacific Waves'
Cutout motifs emulate ocean waves, washing the Pacific beaches of Mexico. Inspired by pre-Hispanic icons, Alicia de la Paz crafts a fascinating cuff bracelet from sterling silver (0.925).
Bracelet, 'Bold Butterfly'
Sterling wings reveal velvet patterns in dancing silver. Citlal Castillo crafts a stunning cuff bracelet using the fretwork technique. She pays tribute to the monarch butterflies that migrate each year from Canada to the forests of Mexico in an astonishing journey. 0.
Iron welcome sign, 'Rooster Sings Welcome'
Stretching skyward, a rooster greets the day with a cheerful ki-ki-ri-ki! ("cock-a-doodle-doo" as roosters cantan, or "sing" in Mexico). Sculpted in rich detail, the proud fowl graces a welcome panel. J. Blas crafts the plaque from sheets and rods of forged iron.
Ceramic statuette, 'Underworld Dog Guide'
Dogs as domesticated pets held a place of importance throughout many of Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures. Always loyal, the dog was trusted to lead its master's soul to the realm of the dead, for dogs were believed to see spirits.
Gold plated bracelet, 'Treasures of the Sea'
Mexico's ocean gives up its treasures to grace a beautiful charm bracelet by Albert Ickenroth. Working in polished silver bathed in gold, he links scallop shells with starfish in a delightful combination.
Ceramic masks, 'Ancient Noblemen' (pair)
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Proud and regal, two personages from ancient Mexico reveal their noble lineage. Georgina Cabrera crafts a pair of ceramic masks based on those found in the great city of Teotihuac�n.