Our Southern Neighbors

Central and South American have a long and interesting past with various civilizations existing during different periods. The objects from this collection (both original and reproductions) provide a sense of the amazing creativity among these cultures.

I.A:
Cosecha (harvest), Peru — I.A: Cosecha (harvest), Peru

I.B:
Blouse with mola, Guatemala — I.B: Blouse with mola, Guatemala

I.C:
Decorative sash, Guatemala — I.C: Decorative sash, Guatemala

I.D:
Embroidery on cotton, religious symbols and animals — I.D: Embroidery on cotton, religious symbols and animals

I.E:
Mola, quilted square, red, orange and yellow — I.E: Mola, quilted square, red, orange and yellow

I.G:
Mola With Parrot In Red Frame — I.G: Mola With Parrot In Red Frame

II.A:
Animal and Floral Painting (1) — II.A: Animal and Floral Painting (1)

II.A:
Animal and Floral Painting (2) — II.A: Animal and Floral Painting (2)

II.B:
Obsidian Arrowhead, Mexico — II.B: Obsidian Arrowhead, Mexico

I.C:
Jaina Pottery, Woman With Turquoise — I.C: Jaina Pottery, Woman With Turquoise

II.D:
Mayan Vase Fragment — II.D: Mayan Vase Fragment

II.F:
Mayan Figure, Whistle — II.F: Mayan Figure, Whistle

II.G:
Mayan Flute — II.G: Mayan Flute

II.H:
Stirrup-Spout Vessel, Peru — II.H: Stirrup-Spout Vessel, Peru

II.I: Duck Vessel, Central Mexico

II.J: Pin based on a stone carving, Mexico

Japan

Pacific Northwest Native Americans