Peruvian Ayacucho terracotta figurine Nativity

Product code a3-calavera09

Material: Soil

size
W12cm×D8cm×H11.5cm

Made in Peru

Ayacucho, in the south of Peru, is a region famous for its pottery.
Its origins are said to date back 3,000 years.

The indigenous people of this region used to place terracotta animals and other objects to protect their homes.

After the Spanish invasion, these were transformed into churches and crosses.

This custom continues to this day, and the unglazed clay statues of faith are
It has a saint's church on the roof.
In addition, a lot of pottery is produced as folk crafts.

I want you to see the adorable expressions on the animals' faces.
This is a simple ornament that can only be made from unglazed pottery.
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