HUACO ARTE

Pre Columbian Pottery Studio

Huaco Arte is a private pottery studio and shop owned by Sandra Elena Pardo – ten Zijthoff, a Peruvian-Dutch ceramist based in Tumbaco, Ecuador.

Huaco Arte

SERVICES

Here are a few of the services offered through Huaco Arte.

make a peruvian whistling vessel

ONLINE CERAMICS CLASS

Learn to make clay instruments (Peruvian whistling vessels, flutes, whistles) in an online ceramics class.

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inca whistling vessels for sale

COMMISSIONED CERAMIC PIECES

Handbuilt ceramic pieces by yours truly. Inquire to discuss further and please do so far in advance!

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ceramic tours in ecuador

Visit and learn from traditional ceramists in Ecuador on weekend or weeklong experiences.

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How do Peruvian whistling vessels work

In-person ceramics classes and workshops

Nothing beats learning in-person. Get in touch to discuss projected costs, curricula and more.

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featured online ceramics class

How to make Peruvian whistling vessels​ - Level 1

Description

A 2-day online ceramics class where you’ll learn to build a two-chambered Peruvian whistling vessel.

This is not a pre-recorded class, we will be crafting together LIVE.

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contemporary ceramists

Hi, I'm Sandra!

When I first started playing with clay, I was immediately drawn to the pre-Columbian pottery vessels – huacos – I had seen in museums around Peru and Ecuador. I began exploring their uses and construction…

huaco pottery

(some of my favorite topics)

huaco silbador

huaco silbadores

Sacred whistling vessels are clay instruments whose main mechanism of operation depends on the use of the water.

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huaco retrato

huaco retrato

Sculpted ceramic portraits likely used in sacred Pre-Columbian ceremonies.

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huaco erotica

MOCHE EROTIC ART

The Moche culture of Peru liked to represent sexual acts and genitalia in their ceramics. Find out more about "Moche sex pots."

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precolumbian pottery figures

pre columbian pottery figures

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Peruvian Whistling Vessels

Another term to describe the huaco silbador, a pre-Columbian ceramic instrument that emits an eerie whistle activated by water. Confused? Click for more.

Peruvian Pottery

Peruvian Pottery

Huaco Retratos are Pre Columbian Clay Heads

shamanic whistling vessel

CERAMIC VESSELS

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peruvian bowls ceremony

peruvian bowls

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HUACO CREATIONS

Take a look at my gallery of huaco creations and get in touch if you would like to request a custom pottery commission.

What Our Customers Say

5/5
“My friend says she loves it. Beautiful! Thank you.”
DAVE P. - ETSY CUSTOMER
5/5
“Thanks Sandra, it arrived in perfect condition! I'm in a local group that discusses things like Ayahuasca and I'll be sure to spread the word. Have a good one!”
RYAN D. - ETSY CUSTOMER
5/5
“I ordered a custom Peruvian Whistling Vessel and received it today. I love it! It sounds beautiful, I can't wait to use it for in my sound therapy sessions. Thank you for your work!"
Francis M. - commissioned ceramics

Interested in learning more about Huaco Arte?

Get in touch for commissioned pieces, private workshops (online or in-person), interviews, or just to say hi!

HUACO ARTE

Huaco Arte is a private pottery studio and shop owned by Sandra Elena Pardo – ten Zijthoff, a Peruvian-Dutch ceramist based in Tumbaco, Ecuador.
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