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Peru Archaeology Ceramic Jaguar-Shaman Face Vessel, "Cupisnique Jaguar-Shaman"

Name: Peru Archaeology Ceramic Jaguar-Shaman Face Vessel, 'Cupisnique Jaguar-Shaman'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 403071
Price: 94.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.95 (88 reviews)

Product ID: 403071

by Walter Jose Acosta (88)

This museum replica depicts a shaman transforming himself into a jaguar. One side of the face has long feline fangs, while the human side shows a... more

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This museum replica depicts a shaman transforming himself into a jaguar. One side of the face has long feline fangs, while the human side shows a serpent emerging from the nose and the ears takes the shape of a deer. Among Peru's pre-Inca Cupisnique culture, identified by archeologist Rafael Larco Hoyle in the 1940s, the face of this jungle cat is frequently seen in their art. Walter Jose Acosta depicts the image in a huaco, or clay vessel. The original can be seen in the Museo Larco in Lima.

1.05 kgs
2.3 lbs

11.75" H x 6.25" W x 7" D
11.75" H x 6.25" W x 7" D

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Ceramic
Not watertight
For decorative use only
Signed by the artist
Requires special handling -- allow an extra 14 days for delivery
Clean with a soft, dry cloth
Made in Peru
Certified and shipped by our office in Peru
Product ID: 403071

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Walter Jose Acosta

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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 .

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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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Rowena

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May 03, 2024

“Beautiful vessel”

Beautiful craftsmanship! I love the flowers and and the paintings os the winged animals and the llama.

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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