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| Inspired by Mediterranean visions Sylvia Magalhaes selects ivory brown and mustard for this bold des
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| Of Chancay inspiration this stylized masks bears with it the mark of history and the survival of tra
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| Direct descendant of the Paracas culture the Nazca civilization developed in territory of the curren
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| Settled in the Chancay Valley 50 miles North of Lima between 900 and 1400 A.D. the Chancay culture w
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| The legendary Inca civilization is beautifully invoked with this impressive mask. Surrounded by a pe
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| Sylvia Magalhaes recycles a glass bottle to create a beautiful decorative vase. Wrapped in cotton it
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| Sylvia Magalhaes evokes summer's rich colors as she makes an affirmation for ecology. Wrapping a win
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| Sylvia Magalhaes evokes shy lilac buds as she makes an affirmation for ecology. Wrapping a wine bott
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| By Brazilian designer Norita Castro this exquisite angel is a beautiful manifestation of eco-friendl
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| I took my inspiration from the female form the way their bodies are shaped that allows them to be fe
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| The artistic refinements and culture of ancient Lanna (northern Thailand) inspire this collage by Ka
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| The Wari civilization originated in Ayacucho (from 700 to 1000 A.D.). They formed a large empire and
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| Stars and flowers sparkle over festive comets in an original set of ornaments. Luiz Freire crafts th
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| Colorful mandalas spin with energizing elegance in the original design of these chargers. Brazil's L
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| Dancing with a flower in her hand this woman becomes a picture of ethereal grace. She is dressed in
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| Dressed in the tradition of ancient Lanna (northern Thailand) a woman approaches a nearby well with
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| Dressed in colorful elegance a woman kneels in a welcoming greeting or sawasdee. She is dressed in
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| Musicians in wide sombreros play the violin trumpet small stringed vihuela and large guitarron. Sing
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| Norita Castro captures the grace and poise of a ballerina as she stands on point in attitude. Castro
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| An angel dances with divine grace inspiring the art of Brazil's Norita Castro. I made this sculptur
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| Shaped from recycled aluminum a gentle face and shining wings distinguish this whimsical angel. Luit
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| This talented harlequin entertains all by balancing plates as he rides a unicycle in this admirable
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| The Harlequin tucks a surfboard under his arm and perches on a piling to watch the waves. Shaped of
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| Tapping on his tambourine the sambista invites everyone to experience traditional Brazilian rhythms.
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