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Delivery EstimateA cuchimilco, believed to keep bad energies at bay, proudly represents Peru's Chancay culture. He wears an ornate headdress and decorative face paint or tattoos on the cheeks and chin. Cuchimilcos are usually found in pairs featuring a man and a woman — symbolic of divine duality, a belief held by all pre-Hispanic cultures. Walter Jose Acosta crafts this figurine by hand, showing the expertly replicating the artistic stylizations of ancient Andean peoples.
You can find our ceramic figurine 'Chancay Cuchimilco Man' by Walter Jose Acosta in categories such as Ceramic Sculpture. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.
Preserving Traditions
This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.
Microcredit Financing
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.
Enabling Education
This artist is currently supporting and providing for the education of their children, grandchildren, or children in their community, whether it be at the primary, secondary, or university level.
Covering Basic Needs
This artist striving to supporting their own or their family's basic needs and improve their livelihood.
Profound Impact
Every purchase from this artist has a profound impact on their livelihood and income.
Moving On Up
This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.
Caring for Children
This artist supports children under the age of 18.
"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