Posted by admin | Posted in Peru | Posted on 28-11-2011
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Eating the Peruvian delicacy: Cuy – Guinea Pig
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‘Exciting Delicacies’ NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Figs ripen under the spotlight with the promise of a sweet treat in an admirable composition by Francisco Cienfuegos. Painting with oils, he contrasts the figs’ dark skin with a clear geometric … |
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Mate gourds, ‘Delicacies’ (set of 3) Rocio Davila transforms dried mate gourds into a succulent set of pear, orange and apple. Selecting the dry gourds according to their shape, she carves the decorative motifs with a burin. After a “bath” of smoke, the pieces receive a protective coat of varnish. Stems and leaves of lustrous silver provide an elegant contrast to the organic shapes. Because each piece is hand-crafted from natural gou… |
