Indigenous Art from Costa Rica make terrific travel souvenirs and a great investment. When traveling, many visitors like to bring home souvenirs of their travels. Indigenous art is a great investment and an authentic way to remember one's travels.

In Costa Rica, travelers will find a diverse amount and type of indigenous art which includes a wide array of fine and folk art. There are at least 11 tribes in Costa Rica that produce indigenous art. The themes of these artists include ceremonies, family, nature, zoomorphic and daily life.

There are also indigenous artists who produce contemporary art. Contemporary art by indigenous cultures in Costa Rica can range from beautifully carved masks to fabulous acrylic originals. The themes found in contemporary art are also diverse. As an example, Afro-Caribbean artist, Andre Hall Kirkland creates works depicting the Afro Caribbean descendents.

Pre-Columbian replicas are popular pieces of art and there are several themes that dominate this art form, including anthropomorphic, ceremonial, daily and zoomorphic. The types of art produced by the Pre-Columibans included jewelry, masks, pottery and sculpture. Today, there are some outstanding replicas made by indigenous artists.

Folk art is what visitors most often associate with when they think of indigenous art and culture. Folk art is pimarliy decorative rather than purely aesthetic. It is unique because folk art is specific to a particular culture, where fine art is developed primarily for aesthetcis. The types of folk art that visitors will find include ceramics, masks, drawings, paintings, pottery, sculpture, weaving, woodcuts, and boxes.

The Galeria Namu, located in San Jose, is a good place to explore and learn about Costa Rican indigenous art. The selection of art is excellent. The opportunity to learn about indigenous art is a good reason to start here for those interested in indigenous art. Also, it's possible to find artists in the villages and countryside of Costa Rica