PARAKAS FISH | PECES DE PARAKASThis series of Precolumbian designs were inspired by textiles and ceramics of ancient Peruvians. Although they were master builders in stone, exceptional weavers and ceramicists, they did not know the written word. Their ideas, religious beliefs, and daily activities were depicted through the intricate techniques of their extremely beautiful textiles and ceramics.
Each card features a popular poem from the Quechua language, which has been translated into English and Spanish. The artist, Ms. Aida Burela, was born in Lima, Perú. She has studied in several international art schools and currently works in her hometown, Barcelona (Spain), and Washington, D.C.
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PARAKAS FISH | PECES DE PARAKAS
Precolumbian design taken from a textile excavated on the Peruvian coast (Ica Valley). Period: Inca Empire. CHIMU Culture, PERU. 1300 to 1450 a.C.
Adaptación de diseño precolombino tomado de un tapiz excavado en la costa peruana (valle de Ica). Período: Imperio Incaico. Cultura CHIMU, PERU. 1300 a 1450 d.C.
Río... te llevaba
River... I carried
Design taken from a tapestry weaving depicting zoomorphic figures. CHIMU Culture, Lambayeque, PERU. 1400 to 1450 a.D.
Adaptación de diseño de tapiz con figuras antropomorfas y zoomorfas. Cultura CHIMU, Lambayeque, PERU. 1400 a 1450 d.C.
Gato gris, hijo de las nubes
Grey cat, son of the clouds
Design taken from a detail of cotton tapestry painted with birds and starfishes. CHIMU Culture. Preinka period. 900 to 1450 a.C.
Diseño tomado de un detalle de tapiz de algodón pintado con pájaros y estrellas de mar. Cultura CHIMU. Período preincaico. Siglo X a Siglo XV.
Dime:
Dove,
Diseño adaptado de tapiz precolombino de algodón pintado. Costa Central. Cultura CHANCAY, PERU. Período preincaico. 900 a 1400 d.C.
Diseño adaptado de tapiz precolombino de algodón pintado. Costa Central. Cultura CHANCAY, PERU. Período preincaico. 900 a 1400 d.C.
Diseño adaptado de tapiz precolombino de algodón pintado. Costa Central. Cultura CHANCAY, PERU. Período preincaico. 900 a 1400 d.C.
Diseño adaptado de tapiz precolombino de algodón pintado. Costa Central. Cultura CHANCAY, PERU. Período preincaico. 900 a 1400 d.C.
Diseño adaptado de tapiz precolombino de algodón pintado. Costa Central. Cultura CHANCAY, PERU. Período preincaico. 900 a 1400 d.C.
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All images and copy Copyright Kutiriy and A. Burela 1997.
Used by permission.
Poem : Poema
Maya... Apashiasqayki
unuypi pakaspa
hatun qchakama...
oculto en mis aguas
hasta el mar inmenso
you hidden in my waters
to the endless sea...
Four Cats Larger Image (<100K+GIF)
PUMAS | PUMASPoem : Poema
Phuyoq waman oqe michi
phina uywa rumi maki
orqollantan purishianki
rit'illantan K'umu K'umu
mano de piedra, bestia salvaje
caminando estás por las montañas
por los nevados vas agachado
savage beast with paws of stone
you walk through the mountains
and the frozen peaks...hidden, crouched.
Single bird Larger Image (<100K+GIF)
GOLDEN BIRD | AVE DORADAPoem : Poema
Mayu patan urpi
imatam ruranki
-AK'ota pallaspam
yanayta suyani
¿qué haces paloma,
a la orilla del río?
-Recojo arena
para mi amado...
tell me:
-what are you doing
at the river shore?
-I am collecting sand
for my lover...
Two birds Larger Image (<100K+ GIF)
SEABIRDS | AVES MARINAS
Design adapted from a Precolumbian tintet cotton tapestry. Central Cost, CHANCAY, PERU. Preinka Period. 900 to 1400 a.C.
Single man Larger Image (<100K+ GIF)
TUMI IDOL | ÍDOLO TUMI
Design adapted from a Precolumbian tapestry fragment. CHIMU Culture, Lambayeque, PERU. Period. 1300 to 1450 a.D.
Larger Image (<100K+ GIF)
INCA WITH 4 LLAMAS | INCA con 4 LLAMAS
Design adapted from a Precolumbian tintet cotton tapestry. Central Cost, CHANCAY, PERU. Preinka Period. 900 to 1400 a.C.
Two men Larger Image (<100K+ GIF)
INCA PRIEST | Dios Incaico
Design taken from a precolumbian "UNKU" textile. CHIMU Culture, PERU. Period. 1250 to 1450 a.D.
Circle Larger Image (<100K+ GIF)
GOD with feather garment | Dios con
vestimenta de plumas
Design adapted from a Precolumbian tapestry fragment. CHIMU Culture, Lambayeque, PERU. Period. 1300 to 1450 a.D.Kutiriy Art Gallery
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