Novica Copper
Copper belt, 'Copper Fashion'
Cristiane Valdez transforms a mesh of fine copper wire into a glowing belt. She crochets the belt by hand incorporating glistening beads in hues of gold and copper for a scintillating effect. The belt fastens with a lobster clasp.
Merchant: NOVICA
Copper mask, 'Grand Lord'
Wearing elaborate earrings, the Lord of Sipan is an imposing sight. His helmet takes the shape of the tumi, or pre-Hispanic ceremonial knife. Sipan is an archeological site in northern Peru where the tomb of the Lord of Sipan was discovered in 1987.
Merchant: NOVICA
Copper mask, 'Sun God Temple'
Radiant and mystical, this mask of the sun is a stylized replica by the talented Ana Maria Enciso. The original piece adorns the grand Coricancha temple, dedicated to the Sun God in the Imperial City of Cuzco.
Merchant: NOVICA
Copper and silver vase, 'Garden'
Flowers bloom in gleaming profusion to grace a copper vase. Olimpia and Pepe craft the piece by hand, hammering it into shape. Applications of sterling silver surround the floral motifs. Because each piece is individually hand-crafted, size and motifs may vary slightly. .
Merchant: NOVICA
Copper mask, 'Cat Warrior'
A jaguar crowns this elegant mask, which depicts an ancient Andean warrior. Working in copper, Ana Maria Enciso fashions the visage in low relief. Gleaming bronze eyes and earrings contrast with the blue green finish.
Merchant: NOVICA
Copper mask, 'Ai Apaec with Ritual Crown'
Eyes rimmed with golden rays, the god Ai Apaec wears a ritual headdress. Crowned by the sun itself, it is adorned with birds that dangle alluringly from either side; splendid earrings confirm the status of this divine personage.
Merchant: NOVICA