By Mary
I just returned from my second trip to Peru, where I saw hundreds of original Moche artifacts in museums, including the one this is based on. I was looking for a piece like this to bring back, as I love Moche work, but didn t find anything I liked. I saw Mr. Acosta s work on Novica and was immediately enthralled. I ordered this piece plus the Nazca whale ceramic. They both are beautiful and so much like the originals! I will definitely buy more of his work in the future.
By indigogirl17
I purchased this amazing retablo for my feminist daughter in law, who has a heart for women of color and the struggles of poor women. This statement of support for disappeared and at risk women is a powerful statement
By Cristina
Mr. Acosta, your talent and skill are astonishing! This moche warrior vessel captures the expression of the Moche people.
"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
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