Ollantay - copper and bronze wall sculpture

"What I want to transmit is everything that ancient Peruvian cultures left for the world – I want everyone to know these great artisans and their creations." Inspired by the ancient Inca play Ollantay—which tells the story of an Andean titan and legendary hero who fights for the hand of his love—Peruvian artisan Angel Franco creates this cultural wall sculpture. The figure of Ollantay is handcrafted from gleaming copper and gold-tone bronze with darkly oxidized portions. Accents of natural blue-green chrysocolla stone accentuate this stunning wall sculpture. 0.4 lbs 7.75" W x 9.5" H Copper, bronze, chrysocolla Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly Made in Peru, ships from US "I was born January 27, 1949 in Parinacochas, Ayacucho where I grew up with my parents and siblings. My father was a goldsmith and I inherited my love for art from him. "I married very young so I had to start working on my own. I kept all this from my fa