sculpture art

Conopas are sacred Inca sculptures intended to increase fertility, abundance and good fortune. Depicting a camelid, this ancient image is also related to protection against negative energies, inspiring many artists through time. Peruvian artisan William Meneses also draws inspiration from this mystic item to hand-carve a reproduction of the traditional conopa sculpture in a dark brown tone for an elegant accent.

Peru’s Walter Jose Acosta breathes life into the stylistic art of the Moche people, also known as Mochica, fashioning an extraordinary ceramic reproduction of a huaco vessel. Every intricate detail of this exquisitely handcrafted accessory comes alive as the vessel showcases the head of a man adorned with a traditional headdress. This remarkable decorative accent will transport you to the heart of Peruvian heritage, a testament to the timeless beauty and enduring legacy of ancient artistry.

By Walter Jose Acosta, this huaco, or terracotta vessel is a realistic portrait of a man from Peru's pre-Inca Moche culture. Archaeologists believe these "head portraits" were crafted for ceremonial purposes to guarantee a life after death. They have been found in tombs, and may be a way of identifying the dead as a member of Moche society. Crafted by hand, the vessel is meticulously painted by hand in russet brown on beige.

Paddling serenely across a pre-Hispanic lake, an ancient duck is frozen en time, the moment preserved for eternity. Walter Jose Acosta depicts the beautiful bird in a ceremonial vessel in the style of Peru's Moche people, who crafted realistic clay portraits of people and animals. This exquisite replica of an ancient huaco, or clay vessel is meticulously crafted of burnished terracotta and painted by hand.