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Hand Crafted Museum Replica Moche Ceramic Figurine, "Moche Surfer"
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Sitting astride a small reed raft, a pre-Hispanic Moche surfer glides across the waters. Walter Jose Acosta works in ceramic to create a beautiful museum replica. Moche was the first identifiable state of the Andes and designates the culture and people located in the northern coast of Peru for the first 500 years AD.
- 0.52 kgs
- 1.1 lbs
- 16.5 cm H x 12 cm W x 26 cm D
- 6.5" H x 4.7" W x 10.25" D
- Ceramic
- Signed by the artist
- Museum replica(s)
- Requires special handling -- allow an extra 14 days for delivery
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Made in Peru.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Peru
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Mary
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05/16/2023
"Amazing Craftsmanship"
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.
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Cristina
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05/07/2023
"Simply amazing and beautiful!"
What a stellar replica of such an antique piece of art! Mr. Acosta is so talented!
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Shopgirl4
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04/24/2023
"Unique collection"
I love these guys! Unique conversation piece. Love the history behind them. They make me happy looking at them and appreciating the work that went into them.
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Chi
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04/21/2023
"Beautiful ceramic sculpture"
The workmanship and detail is beautiful on this small ceramic figurine.
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Bab
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02/13/2023
"A nice vase"
Its very beautiful.
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Nazca Rituals, Peru Archaeology Ceramic Nazca Replica Decorative Vase
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Bab
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02/13/2023
"Very nice"
Its very nice.
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