$200.00
This superb Hummingbird totem figurine was hand carved from native stone by Peruvian Artist Ruben Layme in Peru's Sacred Valley.
The stone comes from the area of Ausungate, the highest mountain (6,384 m) in Cusco, and the largest of all 12 sacred Apus (Mountains) in the region. Ausungate is regarded as a protector and guardian, revered in honored by the Quechua through their ceremonies and rituals.
We work directly with our talented artisans and craftsman in Cusco and Pisac, Peru to acquire stunning works of indigenous art such as this. This piece is consistent with the museum-grade quality we've come to appreciate from these master artisans, who base many of their designs on sacred ceremonial artifacts that have actually been found in Incan tombs in that region. These pieces of art and sculpture are some of the finest representations of Peruvian mythology and shamanism we have ever seen.
ABOUT THIS STATUE
Design: Siwar Qinti #1
Artist: Ruben Layme
Measurements: 1.75" T x 1.75" W x 4" D
Weight: 177g
Material: Ausungate Stone
We were instantly in love when we saw this sweet hummingbird! This is a masterful piece of art, so incredibly well-articulated and masterfully carved. It is a replica of an artifact that has been found in Incan tombs in Peru's Sacred Valley. This piece depicts the Hummingbird, one of the most important animals in the Andean cosmology (see more on Hummingbird below).
What makes this piece so incredibly special is that it was carved from stone gathered on Ausungate, the largest of the 12 sacred Apus (mountains) surrounding Cusco. That it was carved from this sacred stone brings a powerful energy into this piece.
The artist uses a special weathering process to "age" the stone, giving it an ancient patina. The flat base allows it to stand perfectly upright for home display or use on a plant medicine altar, mesa or meditation area.
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HUMMINGBIRD in the ANDEAN COSMOLOGY
The Hummingbird is known as Siwar Q'inti, and is believed to be the only animal in the Peruvian Cosmology that can traverse the three worlds: the HanaqPacha (Upper World), KayPacha (Middle World) and Ukhu Pacha (Lower World). He was given this ability by Wiracocha, when he hid under the Condor's wing on Condor's way to visit the mountain god. Wiracocha was so charmed by Siwar Q'inti that he granted him this power. It is in this way that Hummingbird can bring all the light and beauty of the HanaqPacha down to the earthly realm.
The Serpent is of course one of the most important animals of the Incan "Trilogy" along with the Puma and Condor. The serpent represents the underworld, or land of the dead (Uku Pacha). Once people left the earthly realm (Kay Pacha), they moved on to the land of the dead, whose emissary was the serpent.
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