Two Stunning Vintage 3D Terracotta Artworks by Oswaldo Guayasamin, Ecuador

Original and absolutely stunning and moving 3D terracotta art pieces by famed artist Oswaldo Guayasamin, Ecuador. Theme - Peasant Farmers. Medium sized piece: L10" x W8" x D.25" Colors: Spectacular array of earth tones completely capture the essence of the Farmer's hands planting crop. Small sized (tile size) piece: L4" x W3.75" Colors: Burnt orange, black, yellows and golds beautifully and thoughtfully render the agony of a woman's face. Will be packaged with the utmost care to ensure safe journey to their new home. Oswaldo Guayasamin (1919-1999) was born in Quito Ecuador and played an influential role in providing insight and voice for the indigenous peoples of Latin America. His artwork captured the political oppression, racism, poverty, suffering, and class division found in much of South America. The atrocities of war, maternal love, and the plight of the poor and the oppressed are 3 themes most often found in his work. He dedicated his life to painting, sculpting and collecting. He was given a prize for "an entire life of work for peace" by UNESCO. His death on March 10, 1999, was considered a great loss to Ecuador and occurred in the midst of a political and socioeconomic crisis, with the day marked by strikes by the indigenous people (whom he spent his life supporting) and other sectors of society. He is still lauded as a national treasure and has been likened to the Michelangelo of Latin America by the Spanish art historian José Camón Aznar.