Earthenware Vessel - 12 cm - Jarjacha Vessel (No reserve price)

Traditional Peruvian ceramic vessel from Ayacucho, handcrafted in fired clay and painted by hand. The piece represents a Jarjacha, a mythological creature from Andean folklore. The Jarjacha is a two-headed being that adopts attributes of the llama and alpaca, and is associated with the punishment of incestuous relationships. The surface preserves the characteristic reddish tone of terracotta, with painted decoration that combines geometric motifs following the Ayacucho pottery tradition. Origin: Ayacucho, Peru. Material: Fired clay Dimensions: 12 × 10 × 6 cm. Weight: 200 g. It will be shipped with professional packaging and tracking code.

Estimate:£125.46

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