Chimu Priest - ceramic vase

This extraordinary vase is a hand crafted Chimu replica by the talented Walter Jose Acosta. Working with ceramic, he shapes the long neck into a face. The main body is adorned with the painted image of a priest praying to the rain gods for a bountiful harvest. The ceramic art of the Chimu culture had one of three intentions, for daily domestic use, for ceremonies, or for burials, which usually were the most artistically elaborate. In general, Chimu ceramics are characterized by a metallic black hue. 5.2 lbs 13.5" H x 8.25" W x 6" D Ceramic For decorative use only Not for use with water Signed by the artist Museum replica 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 o