Central & Latin American Folk Art

Whether it is a graceful ceramic pot made high in the mountains of Peru, captivating retablos depicting scenes of daily life in Peru, whimsical woodcarvings and ceramic figures from Mexico or complex colorful fine textiles from Guatemala, these delightful pieces are a celebration of indigenous culture in their portrayal of the tableaux of daily life, from food to dress to customs and mythology. Created with exuberant colors, rich imagination, and reverence for tradition these folk artists celebrate and preserve folk art traditions, radiating a warmth that is quintessentially Latin American.