Jaime Zapata fashions a trio of gilded masks based on Inca art. He works in papier mache, presenting each in a wood shadow box.
• About the Artist: Jaime Zapata Espinoza, born in Lima, Peru in 1953, is dedicated to a very interesting craft - creating masks inspired by his profound Peruvian roots. Made with loving patience, each mask is unique and can express every feeling in the human heart, from happiness to deep sorrow. I'm an architect, but since I was young I've dedicated a part of my time to the handcrafting of masks. The objective of my work is to transmit human emotions in seemingly animated objects. I use recycled paper and textiles, cans, and some vegetal elements like rushes. Colors are given with natural oxides and earths. For decorating my pieces I also use hand-woven elements with Inca motifs. Each mask is cast with milled paper, dried and finished by hand in elaborating the particular characteristics of a human face in a specific expression. Each piece is unique, and some of them have an aged appearance achieved with a layer of patina. Some masks have rushes and tresses made of fiber ropes. The final step is a layer of lacquer for protecting the pigments."
• The Jaime Zapata Espinoza Artisan Collection is brought to you by Novica in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Jaime Zapata Espinoza in Peru. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase.
• MDF and papier mache
• Hand crafted Artisan quality

NOVICA Inca Papier Mache Shadow Box Masks, Set of Three

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• Bellacor Number:
  574570
• Finish:
  Gold
• Dimensions:
  2 4/5"W x 2.8"H x 0.8"D
• Weight:
  0.4 Lbs
• Usage:
  Interior
• Brand SKU:
  163973
• Brand:
  NOVICA
• Collection:
  Jaime Zapata Espinoza Sustainable
• Artist:
  Jaime Zapata Espinoza
• Country of Origin:
  Peru

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