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Hand Crafted Museum Replica Moche Ceramic Figurine, "Andean Water Carrier"

Name: Hand Crafted Museum Replica Moche Ceramic Figurine, 'Andean Water Carrier'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 226106
Price: 68.74 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.95 (88 reviews)

Product ID: 226106

by Walter Jose Acosta (88)

Seated for a brief rest, a hooded man carries an aribalo or drinking vessel on his back. Walter Jose Acosta faithfully portrays the water carrier who... more

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Seated for a brief rest, a hooded man carries an aribalo or drinking vessel on his back. Walter Jose Acosta faithfully portrays the water carrier who served pre-Hispanic communities in the Andes. This signed ceramic image is a museum replica.

0.90 kgs
2.0 lbs

24 cm H x 12 cm W x 20 cm D
9.5" H x 4.7" W x 7.75" D

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Ceramic
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Hand-crafted item -- colour, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Museum replica(s)
Signed by the artist
Made in Peru
Certified and shipped by our office in Peru
Product ID: 226106

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Walter Jose Acosta

The Andes

Ceramic archaeological replicas

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Bill

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Feb 08, 2020

“Not like the photograph”

I like this piece, however mine is not painted as in the photograph, and that is very disappointing. I wonder if something happened to my piece, because the picture is very misleading.

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Pat

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Aug 15, 2017

“Great Ceramic”

This is a fabulous piece for any home....the history is fascinating as well---workmanship is wonderful and love the size---big enough to use in so many different environments.

centerpiece focal point on an accent table conversational art object for office or home

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Luis

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Jul 16, 2024

“Great display piece”

I ve had ceramic vessel for a number of years. It s a great piece, colors are vibrant, and it feels special because someone invested their time in Creating it.i would definitely purchase again

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Preserving Traditions

This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

Microcredit Financing

Walter Jose Acosta has received 6 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $400 and the most recent for $600. Proceeds were used to invest in the purchase of a new kiln as well as in clay, pigments and paintbrushes.

Enabling Education

This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.

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Walter Jose Acosta Ceramic archaeological replicas

(88)

"Believe it or not, some archeologists have been fooled by my work! That's because of the aging process I use with my pieces."

"I'm from the Huambo province in the Amazon region of Peru, and I lived in this beautiful place with my parents until I was 15 years old, when I... read more