Name: Ceramic sculpture, Moche Jailer
SKU: 177916

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Moche Jailer Fair Trade Archaeological Ceramic Sculpture

Walter Jose Acosta

(88)

Rowing its boat, the jailer transports the prisoners entrusted to his care. Walter Jose Acosta crafts an admirable ceramic sculpture following the artistic customs of the Moche people.

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Moche Cutthroat Archaeological Ceramic Sculpture

Walter Jose Acosta

(88)

Holding a head in one hand and a sacrificial knife in the other, this sculpture of a Moche cutthroat replicates this culture's amazing artistry. The cutthroat was an important character who not only sacrificed prisoners, he also "delivered" a person to the gods when in need of rain or other favors. The Moche people lived in northern Peru around 100-800 A.D., and they were renowned for their ceramic excellence, which usually represented divine creators, humans, animals, and other significant scenes. Ceramic sculptures were usually placed as sacred offerings in the tombs of important Moche people. Inspired by this important legacy, Walter Jose Acosta crafts this ceramic replica by hand, faithfully replicating Moche stylizations.

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Andean Water Carrier Hand Crafted Museum Replica Moche Ceramic Figurine

Walter Jose Acosta

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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.

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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 Owl Peru Archaeology Ceramic Moche Owl Replica Decorative Vessel

Walter Jose Acosta

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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 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.

$94 Wholesale

$94
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Moche Fish Peru Archaeology Moche Fish Replica Decorative Clay Vessel

Walter Jose Acosta

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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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Eternal Moche Peru Archaeology Ceramic Moche Portrait Replica Vessel

Walter Jose Acosta

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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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Royal Moche Warrior Peruvian Archaeological Replica Moche Soldier Clay Vessel

Walter Jose Acosta

(88)

Tensed to leap into battle, a terracotta Moche warrior wears the regalia of the king's forces. Walter Jose Acosta realistically depicts the young fighting man with a shield on his wrist and a fearsome truncheon. The short tunic permits freedom of motion while his helmet is strapped on to ward off blows and is crowned with a ceremonial tumi blade. This huaco, or terracotta vessel is a realistic portrait of a man from Peru's pre-Inca Moche culture. Archaeologists believe these "hard 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.

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Wild Moche Duck Peru Archaeology Moche Duck Replica Decorative Clay Vessel

Walter Jose Acosta

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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.

$74 Wholesale

$74

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