Name: Jade plaque, Maya Jaguar Dancer
SKU: 261122

Ancient Fox Nicaragua Archaeological Replica Terracotta Vase

Bracamonte Family

Pre-Hispanic motifs cover a vase of smooth terracotta, and the stylized face of a fox emerges from it. Taught by their father, Gregorio Bracamonte, Bracamonte Family artisans craft this handsome design. Inspired by Nicaragua's legendary pre-Hispanic ceramics, the vessel takes its colours from crushed stones mixed with slip.

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Noblewoman of Nazca Peru Archaeology Terracotta Nazca Noblewoman Replica Vessel

Walter Jose Acosta

(88)

Walter Jose Acosta depicts a high-ranking woman of the Nazca culture of ancient Peru. Her robes reveal intricate geometric motifs, expertly handwoven by these pre-Inca people. Even more complex patterns border her finely-woven head covering, and she decorates her face with precise red dots. Crafted of terracotta, the image is masterfully painted by hand.

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Eternal Moche Peru Archaeology Ceramic Moche Portrait Replica Vessel

Walter Jose Acosta

(88)

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.

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Anthropomorphic Armadillo Pre-Hispanic Style Armadillo Man Decorative Ceramic Vessel

Arlen Estrada

(12)

Shaped of terracotta, an enigmatic vessel stands on three legs. A face emerges from its smooth carapace. Is it an animal? Or perhaps a mask held in human hands? Arlen Estrada depicts the creature in a terracotta effigy inspired by Nicaragua's pre-Hispanic peoples. It is meticulously painted by hand in earthen colors.

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Moche Prisoner Peru Archaeology Moche Prisoner Replica Clay Vessel

Walter Jose Acosta

(88)

A captive with hands tied behind his back bares his teeth at a curious bird. Walter Jose Acosta creates a ceremonial vessel in the style of Peru's pre-Inca Moche people. This enigmatic replica of an ancient huaco, or clay vessel is meticulously crafted of burnished terracotta and painted by hand.

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Moche Captive Decorative Peru Archaeology Ceramic Moche Replica

Walter Jose Acosta

(88)

A captive with hands tied behind his back is guarded by a cat-like personage with human arms and legs. Or perhaps the creature is comforting him. Walter Jose Acosta creates a ceremonial vessel in the style of Peru's pre-Inca Moche people. This enigmatic replica of an ancient huaco, or clay vessel is meticulously crafted of burnished terracotta and painted by hand.

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Nazca Rituals Peru Archaeology Ceramic Nazca Replica Decorative Vase

Walter Jose Acosta

(88)

Animals, people and deities come to life on this replica of an ancient huaco, or clay vessel. By Walter Jose Acosta, this ceremonial vessel has two spouts, joined by a curved handle. He works in terracotta, meticulously painting the images by hand. A pre-Inca culture, the Nazca peoples were highly skilled ceramists and their pottery was usually covered with icons of their beliefs and lifestyles.

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Moche Owl Peru Archaeology Ceramic Moche Owl Replica Decorative Vessel

Walter Jose Acosta

(88)

Peering out from the pre-Hispanic past, an ancient owl is ever watchful, its talons ready for its winged nocturnal hunt. Walter Jose Acosta depicts the handsome 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.

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Moche Fish Peru Archaeology Moche Fish Replica Decorative Clay Vessel

Walter Jose Acosta

(88)

Swimming sinuously down a pre-Hispanic river, an ancient fish flaunts fluted gills, bright eyes and a flirty tail. Walter Jose Acosta depicts the beautifully-detailed creature 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.

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Wild Moche Duck Peru Archaeology Moche Duck Replica Decorative Clay Vessel

Walter Jose Acosta

(88)

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.

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Maya Jaguar Dancer Museum Replica Maya Jaguar Dancer Green Jade Plaque

Ruben and Gilda Perez

(250)

Wearing the skin of a jaguar, a young man dances to the sound of an unseen drum as he imitates the movements of the lithe jungle cat. Ruben and Gilda Perez depicts an image from a vase discovered at Altar de Sacrificios, an ancient Maya site locate upriver from Yaxchilan. An offering in Burial 96, the original polychrome vase is crafted of terracotta and on display at Guatemala's Museum of Anthropology and History.

The Guatemalan artisans etch the intricate motifs into natural jade and display the plaque on a black pinewood base.

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Featured Reviews

Ceramic vessel, 'Nazca Rituals'

Robert

Jun 13, 2023

Phantastic work!

My warmest Thanks to Walter Jose Acosta for this incredible and wonderful piece of art! Through my work as a film director, I came into contact with Nazca culture and was immediately enchanted and excited. These vessels are truly empathetic and authentically designed replica that resurrect this extinct culture. Many thanks to Walter for this time travel!

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Ceramic vessel, 'Eternal Moche'

Oliver

Feb 24, 2025

Excelente réplica de cerámica retrato moche