Some pieces of the gold were just heated, pounded into flat pieces, and decorated. However, some pieces were very complex. They were made using molds of clay and wax. La Casona was an intriguing place. There were all kinds of local crafts.
Wood carving is a common craft.
One type that interested me was a kind of puzzle box. They were mostly shaped like animals, such as dolphins and parrots. You had to figure out how to take the puzzle apart in order to get into the box. Most of them were made of beautiful red wood. Kenji and I slept for more then five hours.