Folk Art Pottery Llama from Peru - 12" L X 6" W X 12" H

Painted sculpture of a llama or alpaca. This traditional pottery is a modern representation of a pre-Colombian effigy or vessel. This is a Peruvian chimney pot and it refers to distinct ancient Peruvian ceramic vessels, often featuring unique spouts or whistle mechanisms and was used by cultures such as the Moche and the Nazca for practical purposes or rituals. These figures are decorative, sometimes shaped as figures or animals with a "chimney " serving as a spout for liquids, not for smoke. The original pre-Columbian chimney pottery was created circa 100 A.D. - 700 A.D.. This piece is made in the traditional style, not overly colored – and the use of clay confers its natural tone with only hand-painted ornamentation. It would be at home in a neutral palette whether Boho or Globally-Inspired... to Southwestern, Coastal Modern or one with a Folk Art Aesthetic. Create a collection - please see our other vintage Peruvian pottery pieces. Place of Origin: Peru Date of Manufacture: 1980s-1990s Condition: Excellent Wear: Consistent with age and use. Please refer to pictures. Dimensions: 12 in. H X 12 in. L X 6 in. W Reference: The Spirit of Folk Art, Henry Glassie (pg. 77) Nate Berkus…