Pre-Columbian Art
Pre-Columbian art refers to the indigenous artworks of the Americas prior to Columbus' arrival in 1492.
Pre-Columbian Art covers the art of indigenous peoples in the Americas before Columbus arrived in the early 16th century. It includes various cultures like the Maya, Aztecs, Inca, and Native North Americans. They made stone sculptures, like the Colossal Heads by the Olmec civilization, which honoured rulers and had religious significance.
The Maya left pyramids, stone sculptures, and hieroglyphics in cities like Palenque, but many were destroyed by the Aztecs in the 12th century. The Aztecs built grand religious and royal structures in their capital, Tenochtitlán, located in the middle of a lake in central Mexico.
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We collaborate with artists to create both limited editions and works on paper.
A limited edition is a set number of similar or identical artworks. The size of the edition denotes the total number of artworks that will ever be made, underscoring their value.
Framing options vary for each piece and are listed on the individual artwork pages. Our standard glazing offer is a minimum 90% UV acrylic plexiglass, or you can upgrade to an anti reflective Optium museum plexiglass.
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Every artwork is signed or stamped, and individually numbered. You will also receive a stamped and numbered certificate of authenticity.
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