Halloween & Day of the Dead

   Halloween: Bolivian Cloth Masks | Gourd Ornaments | Gourd Maracas | Peruvian Gourd Boxes
   Day of the Dead: Peruvian Pottery

Textiles are an important part of Bolivian traditions. From childhood, the Bolivian people have learned to tend sheep and alpaca, spin weave and colorfully dye the fleece to make clothing, blankets, and carrying cloths. In this changing world, however, aymara traditions are falling into disuse as they search for identity in a culture that is being superimposed upon them. In an attempt to revive many of traditional techniques, as well as to express personal creativity, the artisans of "Artesania Sorata" are working together to present their artistic interpretations to the rest of the world.

These masks are very unique! Many of the products that we carry have a fair amount of variation, since they're works of art. This is especially true with these masks. We've shown a few of the masks so you can get a sense of them - there are MANY different designs and color combinations!

We carry handmade cloth masks in 2 sizes.

Large Bolivian Cloth Masks     $25.00

The large masks have a cloth piece on the back that sits on your head, like a cap. That's what keeps the mask on your head. The mask itself is about 13 or 14" high by about 9 - 11" wide. The cap part varies somewhat in size.

Small Bolivian Cloth Masks     $21.00

These smaller masks utilize cloth ties to adjust the fit to size of your head. The cloth ties are about 14" long. These might be a better fit for folks with larger heads or fluffy hair because they are adjustable.

We have Peruvian gourds that are decorated with Halloween themes. These gourds are about 2.5" in diameter, and come complete with a string for hanging. In addition to the bat and spider designs shown, we also have a witch with broom gourd ornament.

Halloween Gourd Ornaments $7.00 ADA-AYGHO about 5" Design Bats Spiders Witch w/Broom

Halloween Gourd Maracas     $19.00 ADA-AYGHM       about 7-8" Shake it up a bit this Halloween season (and perhaps all year round) with these Ayacucho Peruvian gourd pair of maracas. Illustrated with witches, they're a unique musical instrument and decoration.

Each of these gourds is individually decorated by artisans in Ayacucho, Peru. While these box decorations are fun for any time of the year, they'll be especially appropriate around Halloween! Gourds, just like the Halloween pumpkins, are natural fruits that grow in a variety of sizes and shapes. The approximate size of these decorated gourd boxes is 5".

Witch with Broom Gourd Box $21.00 ADA-AYGH4 about 5"

Cat Gourd Box $21.00 ADA-AYGH1 about 5"

Spiders and Spider Webs Gourd Box $21.00 ADA-AYGH2 about 5"

We have additional gourds and gourd boxes that we invite you to check out, plus gourd Christmas ornaments.

Day of the Dead

From Ayacucho, Peru we offer you some Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos) decorations. This 1^st and 2^nd of November holiday is celebrated mostly in Mexico and by those of Mexican origin in the US and Canada, but similar holidays are celebrated around the world. Candles often play a part in these observances. Two candle domes / luminaries are shown below.

Day of the Dead Building Candle Dome / Luminary $15.00 This Day of the Dead candle dome, handcrafted in Ayacucho, Peru, will have an unearthly glow when you put in a tea light (not included). AY80     About 5" (Sorry - out of stock.)

Day of the Dead Truck Ceramic Figurine $15.00 AY78     About 5" (Sorry - out of stock.)		Day of the Dead Dome Luminary $15.00 This candle dome will look great when you put in a tea light (not included) AY79     About 5" (Sorry - out of stock.)

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