Click to view a larger picture

Product ID: 32376

Items Remaining: 4

 

7.7" W x 13.4" H x 2.4" D

view in metric units

 

Weight:  1.4 lbs

 

Ceramic

Ships from NOVICA Office in Peru.




Ceramic mask, 'Rainbow Demon'

If it weren't for the red bulging eyes and the pointed fangs, one might observe an innocuous creature in the graceful shape and boisterous colors of this mask. It is in fact a demon whose role varies but rarely diminishes in the drama of life. Salomon Ruiz is a specialist in recreating ancient motifs used within the Moche and Chavin civilizations of pre-Columbian Peru, to which he often adds his own stylized innovations. He crafts the original piece ...

Read Full Description
Your Price: $54.95
Qty:


Salomon Ruiz Goin

Salomon Ruiz Goin

"I dedicate all my efforts and emotion into creating pieces that will resonate in your hearts and minds."
The artistry of Salomon Ruiz has been featured in the East Valley Tribune.

"I was born in 1946 in Ancash, Peru. I am a self-taught artist, dedicating myself to ceramics and craftmaking since my youth. I specialize in masks influenced by the Vicus, Moche, and Nazca cultures. I focus largely on the mix of form and color; despite a lack of formal training I have created a unique, personal style. I try to always remember my roots, while also learning from my readings and travels. Everyday I hope to improve myself, and achieve a style ...

Read Full Story

Add to myNOVICA ARTISTS

View More Items by Salomon Ruiz Goin

Customer Reviews of Salomon Ruiz Goin

This man puts his love into mask making. I have bought two so far, and I just love their whimsical and colorful characters. His work is extremely reasonable in price -considering the beautiful expressive ...

Featured items by Salomon Ruiz Goin

Ceramic mask, 'Rainbow Pirate' ($48.99) Ceramic mask, 'Meditating Warrior' ($48.95) Ceramic masks, 'Colors' (pair) ($82.95) Ceramic mask, 'Sunset Colors' ($48.95)
 
ITEMS IN CART
Your cart is currently empty.
JOURNAL SIGNUP
Enter your email below to receive special offers & artist/product updates

FREE GIFT WRAP FOR THIS ITEM

our mission | site index | info | news | contact us | testimonials | wholesale | corporate gifts | gift registry | become an affiliate | wander woman
© 2008 NOVICA United, Inc. All rights reserved. Please read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

NOVICA ™, Keepers of the Arts ™, and Treasures of the World ™ are registered trademarks of NOVICA United, Inc.
No part of this website may be reproduced, republished, copied, transmitted, or distributed in any form without NOVICA's expressed written consent.
How can I help Novica?