Coricancha Sun Hand Made Archaeological Bronze and Copper Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7281 each piece is designed as

each piece is designed as an homage to the ancient technique of Dabu printing

Natural labradorite beads flank a gleaming prism

Members of the House of El Salvador Artisans work with ceramic to create ten separate pieces

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Coricancha Sun Hand Made Archaeological Bronze and Copper Mask _artisan--novica-artisan-7281 each piece is designed asThis dazzling mask represents Inti, the Inca god of the sun, inspired by the image adorning Coricancha Temple (also Sun Temple). Architecturally this temple is not as impressive as others in the Cuzco Imperial City, but it was the most important to the ancient Inca as it was built to revere their supreme deity. Archeologists would only be allowed in after having fasted, be barefoot, and carry a heavy load on their backs as symbol of humbleness. Angel