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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: 54.39 USD
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
Signed by the artist
Museum replica(s)
Requires special handling -- allow an extra 14 days for delivery
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
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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Oliver

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Feb 24, 2025

“Excelente réplica de cerámica retrato moche”

Extraordinaria réplica , realista , naturalista de un personaje moche , en rojo y crema ; Walter consigue transportarte a esa magnífica cultura con sus manos .

Purchased Item Eternal Moche, Peru Archaeology Ceramic Moche Portrait Replica Vessel

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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.

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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