Llama Peru
Ceramic statuette, 'Noble Llama'
A fascinating animal, the llama is Peru's gift to the world. It is not known to exist in the wild and appears to have been bred by the Inca or pre-Inca people. Gustavo Salas captures the creature's noble spirit in a ceramic figurine.
Ceramic statuette, 'Llama Mother and Baby'
A fascinating animal, the llama is Peru's gift to the world. It is not known to exist in the wild and appears to have been bred by the Inca or pre-Inca people. Gustavo Salas depicts a mother and baby in ceramic.
Wool tapestry 'Llama Village'
Tall llamas tread single file down a village lane, driven by their patient herdsman. Populated by whitewashed homes, the hamlet is nestled in the shadow of the mighty Andes mountains.
Patchwork Christmas stocking, 'Noah and Company'
Noah has settled in the ark along with a loyal llama, and together they watch the magnificent procession of animals. Two of each kind, these special guests exude a precious sense of naivet�. Lucila crafts this cotton stocking in the arpilleria patchwork tradition of Peru.
Wool tapestry, 'Walking With Friends'
Leading her llama on a rope, a woman engages her companions in animated conversation. Emerald foliage shades the mountain path, forming a verdant backdrop for their colorful clothing.
Wool tapestry, 'Llama Herdsman'
In the shadow of the mighty Andes, a man herds his llamas homeward. The cloud-dappled sky is sunny, the mountain air crisp and cool. Master weaver Luis Le�n creates this colorful portrait of life in the Peruvian highlands as a handloomed tapestry. Titled "Llamero" in Spanish.