Cuchimilco Protection - Archaeological Museum Style Ceramic Sculptures (pair)

Believe it or not, some archeologists have been fooled by my work! That's because of the aging process I use with my pieces." Standing with open arms, a couple of cuchimilcos proudly represents Peru's Chancay (1200 - 1470 A.D.). Their welcoming posture is believed to keep bad energies at bay. They are always found in pairs featuring a man and a woman symbolic of divine duality, a belief held by all pre-Hispanic cultures. Walter Jose Acosta masters ceramic techniques as he crafts each statuette by hand. He expertly replicates the artistic stylizations of the Chancay culture featuring a large head and small arms extended upwards, resembling wings. They are semi nude and adorned with red lines. 3.5 lbs 9.75" H x 6.75" W x 2.6" D Ceramic Clean with a soft, dry cloth 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