Alcina Franch, José 1983 Pre-Columbian Art. Alcina Franch, José 1979 Die Kunst Des Alten Amerika. The mirror itself could have been used in rituals.ġ958 Pre-Columbian Inspiration for 1959 Tweeds.
These powerful predators may have been thought to be intermediaries between humans and deities.
#Mosaic mirror skin#
The diamond pattern on the handle also simulates the skin of a serpent, and the handle ends in a modeled zoomorphic head with inlays, possibly representing a feline. It is framed by two sets of serpents that emerge from the top and bottom of the face and meet on either side. The main image on the mirror’s back is a rectangular face with profile feline tear motifs on its cheeks. It is decorated with attributes of two animals often associated with deities, the feline and the serpent. This mirror was once reportedly associated with a small copper spoon (not in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection), and its pyrite surface could have doubled as a snuff tablet for preparing mind-altering substances used to commune with the supernatural. Pre-Columbian mirrors were used mainly in ceremonial contexts, where they served to reflect and direct light. The front of the mirror, not visible in this photograph, has a smooth rectangular surface made of cut pieces of pyrite. The mosaic is set onto a frame made of alder wood. The stone inlays include turquoise and chalcedony. The orange, red, fuchsia, purple, and pale green inlays on the back of the mirror are all shell, as is the mother-of-pearl that lines the borders of the handle and the central pane on the mirror’s front and back sides. It will be sent using Hermes next day Courier and will need to be signed for on delivery.This mirror is one of only a few Andean objects whose surface is entirely covered in mosaic inlay. This mosaic will be well wrapped in bubble wrap and recycled packaging. If this mosaic becomes dull, please polish with glass cleaner using an old tea-towel or soft cloth. This mosaic should not be handled by children. It comes with a washer embedded into the Q-board base which requires a screw to fix the mirror to a wall, fence or side of shed.Īlthough every care has been taken in the making of this mosaic, there may be some exposed sharp edges. This mosaic mirror will make a very special unique and quirky gift for a loved one or friend or as a special treat for you. The mirrors reflect your garden giving depth and the perception of increased space. This is a welcome addition during the winter months when your garden is dying back allowing you to enjoy colour all year round. This dark grout contrasts against the colourful design and you get pops of colour which catch the sunshine and shimmer and sparkle. The mosaic mirror has been weatherproofed with black grout allowing it to sparkle outside all year round. The combination of different glass shapes and heights adds depth and texture making this look beautiful in any garden. I cut the bevelled mirrors and individually cut and shape the glass tiles and stained glass making each mosaic design truly unique. This striking blue, yellow, red, green and white mosaic mirror for the garden has been lovingly created using a mixture of coloured glass mosaic and mirror tiles, bevelled mirrors and Chinese stained glass.
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