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According to legend, the torito de Pucará, or bull of Pucara, was a bull that was going to be sacrificed to bring rain to the town of Pucara. On its way up the mountain to be sacrificed, the bull resisted, and punctured the side of the mountain with its horn, releasing a flood of water. Peruvian artisan Zoila Davila pays homage to the bull of Pucara with this set of six ornaments. Crafted of ceramic, each colorful bull is carefully painted by hand.

Evoking a mask, Samuel Lovi crafts a vase with faces that gaze in both directions. A gecko poses on the forehead, giving the design its name. Bright colors cover the ceramic vessel, and raffia earrings adorn it.