Chancay Duality - ceramic statuette (set of 2)

For this pair of traditional cuchimilco sculptures, Peruvian artisan Walter Jose Acosta draws inspiration from the ancient Chancay culture of South America. Crafted of ceramic, the sculptures depict a nude male and female that stand side-by-side, representing the duality of life that the Chancay held in high regard. 0.8 lbs each piece: 6" H x 3.9" W x 2" D Ceramic Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly Marked with artist's initials or trademark Made in Peru, ships from US "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 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 and crafts when I