NOVICA - Gifts - Masks - Papier mache masks, 'Inca Offering' (pair)

Traditionally worn for sacrificial rites, these Inca masks were considered as amulets to communicate with the apus (gods) and ask for their favor. Jaime Zapata hand-crafts the masks from a combination of papier-maché and plaster of Paris; the masks are adorned with jute headdresses.

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Jaime Zapata Espinoza

"I use recycled paper and textiles, cans, and some vegetal elements like rushes."

Jaime Zapata Espinoza, born in Lima in 1953, is dedicated to a very interesting craft - creating masks inspired by his profound Peruvian roots. Made with loving patience, each mask is unique and can express every feeling in the human heart, from happiness to deep sorrow.

"I'm an architect, but since I was young I've dedicated a part of my time to the handcrafting of masks. The objective of my work is to transmit human emotions in seemingly animated objects. I use recycled paper and textiles, cans, and some vegetal elements like rushes. Colors are given ...

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I am very impressed with the Inca Spirit mask. It took me some time to decide to get it but there was something about it that made me have to have it. I like the size of it and it has turned out to ...