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Ethnic Honduran Art Exhibit Center

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The History Continues… Tradition in Today’s World

Craft production in Honduras connects the ancient past to the present day of today.

This exhibition is intended to be a representative sample of the quality of Honduran craftsmanship in clay, natural fibers, wood and silver. All pieces have emerged from tradition, but have been enriched by innovative designs and forms introduced by potters and weavers, who are predominantly women and by wood carvers and silversmiths, who are predominantly men.

The Lenca Pottery, has been chosen to lead this exhibit center. The Lenca people who create these beautiful works of art are believed to be the descendants of the earliest Honduran settlers.

Also on display are the exquisite Junco Baskets and Mats that are made from variety of natural fibers from various species of palms. Dyed and natural fibers are woven to crated colorful geometric designs. Honduran Metals and Jewelry with Copán motifs, complemented with semiprecious stones such as jadeite, turquoise, onyx and pearls are among the finest in Honduran crafts. Although these jewels are luxury consumption items they have also become another craftsmanship of national pride.