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Delivery EstimateBy 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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Extraordinaria rĆ©plica , realista , naturalista de un personaje moche , en rojo y crema ; Walter consigue transportarte a esa magnĆfica cultura con sus manos .
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Mr. Acosta, your talent and skill are astonishing! This moche warrior vessel captures the expression of the Moche people.
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SeƱor Acosta, your ceramic work is outstanding. A year or so ago, I bought your Bird hunting Fish ceramic, and told you I love it, but never found the place to review it. Now I have added your Lauging Moche Head, a replica of a Moche ceramic Ive seen photos of in the Metropolitan Museum, and your replica is absolutely perfect. Every one of the visitors to my home gets to see your wonderful work, and hear some things about the Moche. Thank you so much . Marsha
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