Chimu Dog - ceramic sculpture

"Believe it or not, some archeologists have been fooled by my work! That's because of the aging process I use with my pieces." Master ceramist Walter Jose Acosta replicates the art of the Chimu culture with this canine vase. Acosta is faithful to the artistic details and colors favored by the Chimu, who lived in northern Peru between 1100 and 1400 B.C. Acosta crafts a stunning ceramic replica, which he paints with natural pigments. The sculpture is then buried in the ground for a few days to achieve a weathered look. 1.1 lbs 6" H x 3.9" W x 5.75" D Ceramic Museum replica Eco-Friendly: colored with organic dyes Made in Peru, ships from US "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 finished middle school. I went to Lima and did odd jobs here and there for a few years, until I was admitted to the School of Fine Arts. "I took my first steps into the world of arts a