Novica Copper
Copper mask, 'Sun Ritual'
Worn during sacred rituals, this Moche mask celebrates the sun's benevolence. Its five star crown was originally intended to resemble the sun's rays. Ana Maria Enciso handcrafts this mask in copper, soldiering embossed bronze motifs to replicate the masks found at Lambayeque.
Merchant: NOVICA
Copper mask, 'Warrior God in Battle'
A fan-like helmet used in battle rests powerfully atop this representation of Ai Apaec, a feline god of the ancient Moche culture. Ana Maria Enciso adapts the mask's style from the breastplates of high-ranking Inca royalty, who were often buried wearing pieces such as this one.
Merchant: NOVICA
Copper jewelry set, 'Double Identity'
Copper's natural sheen bathes this jewelry set with elegance and sophistication. Olimpia Barba designs the set, which includes a pair of earrings and a choker featuring a double strand of beads.
Merchant: NOVICA
Copper mask, 'The Creator'
Brandishing bird-scepters, the Inca god Wiracocha stands firmly in the firmament. The original divinity of the people of Tiahuanaco, this god emerged from the waters of Lake Titicaca.
Merchant: NOVICA
Copper vase, 'Messenger with Llama'
Chasquis were Inca messengers, trained from an early age to run long distances and traverse the seemingly impossible terrain of the Peruvian Andes. Ana Maria Enciso portrays such a personage on a copper vase, while the other side depicts a llama.
Merchant: NOVICA
Copper belt, 'Ice Blossoms'
Brazilian designer Cristiane Valdez creates an innovative belt featuring flowers with translucent petals. Each radiant blossom is shaped from an intricate crochet work in fine copper wire. The belt fastens with a lobster clasp.
Merchant: NOVICA