The 2007 Silent Auction was held in the Hall of the Americas of the Organization of American States in Washington, DC on Friday, November 9, 2007. Below are some of the photos taken at that gala annual event.

Young volunteers (Clarissa Kupfer and Francis Dejonckheere) eager to welcome the eighty volunteers.

A display of gorgeous carved gourds, hand painted Cajamarca mirrors and animal figures.

Ambassador Antero Flores Araoz, Permanent Representative of Peru to the Organization of American States.

Jewelry, artistically arranged by Tomas Gomez.

Little ones were fascinated by the Peruvian Crafts Boutique.

Cecilia La Rosa, Marta Quiros, and Silvia Morinigo with an impressive collection of alpaca textiles.

There were gift baskets galore.

Traditional retablos, angels, and candle holders were popular items.

Original Peruvian artwork included traditional religious art, watercolors, and contemporary pieces.

Mike Wolfson, thanking the Ivy-Peru Committee for the Certificate of Recognition presented to him for his unconditional support of their work.

Jose Sacin, Peruvian tenor, singing La Flor de la Canela.

Ivy-Peru Committee, from left to right: Gladys Otero Kucbel, Tere Rossi, Jean-Louis Lebel (CIMA Director), Lucy Hawkins, Mike Wolfson (Friend), Amelia de Lucio, Rosina Morales, Lissie Dejonckheere, Anabella Jordan (President, Ivy Inter-American Foundation). Missing, Jenny Morante.