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  • Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero - From The Andes
  • Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero - From The Andes
  • Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero - From The Andes
  • Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero - From The Andes
  • Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero - From The Andes
  • Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero - From The Andes
  • Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero - From The Andes
  • Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero - From The Andes
  • Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero - From The Andes
  • Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero - From The Andes
  • Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero - From The Andes
  • Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero - From The Andes
  • Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero - From The Andes
  • Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero - From The Andes
  • Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero - From The Andes
  • Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero - From The Andes
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Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero

Peru Clay Taxi Sculpture – Los Viajero

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  • Artist: Unknown Artisan, Peru
  • Origin: Ayacucho Region, Peru
  • Material: Hand-painted clay
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A joyous expression of Andean folk imagination, this handcrafted clay taxi sculpture originates from the highlands of Peru. Shaped in the form of a compact vintage cab—echoing the beloved vocho silhouette—the piece brims with passengers, rooftop bundles, and vibrant storytelling.

Made in the Ayacucho region, a center of ceramic folk art, each variant is alive with motion: hands and heads extend from windows, while sacks labeled Papa or Arroz perch atop the roof. These scenes echo the communal journeys of rural Peru—joyful, overloaded, and infused with familial warmth.

Sculptures like these are crafted by village artisans who blend narrative and naiveté, creating art that is at once playful and profound. Whether chosen for its earthy terracotta tone or lush green hue, each variant offers not just decoration, but a portrait of movement, kinship, and highland life.

Available Variants

  • Terracotta Taxi – Bundle marked “Papa”
  • Green Taxi – Bundle marked “Arroz”

Highlights

  • Singular piece of traditional Peruvian folk art
  • Authentic hand-painted ceramic from Ayacucho region
  • Playful sculptural expression of communal travel
  • Heirloom/gift-worthy object with gallery display appeal
Peruvian Ceramics: Timeless Heritage in Clay

Peruvian ceramics are among the oldest and most revered forms of handmade art in South America, with a history that stretches back thousands of years. Ancient cultures such as the Moche mastered the art of pottery, skillfully shaping clay into distinctive vessels and canteens featuring warrior faces, native animals, and sea creatures—motifs that remain iconic in Peruvian pottery today.

Modern Peruvian artisans honor this rich heritage by continuing to handcraft pottery much as their ancestors did in Pre-Columbian times. Each piece is carefully molded by hand and fired in traditional wood-burning kilns, then decorated with earth-tone pigments and natural paints. This process ensures that every Peruvian ceramic vessel or sculpture is unique and deeply rooted in cultural tradition.

Peruvian pottery today ranges from small, collectible miniatures to impressive, large-scale sculptures over five feet tall. Common themes depicted in these ceramics include Andean fiestas, folk musicians, nativity scenes, and vivid portrayals of daily village life. Collectors and enthusiasts value Peruvian ceramics for their vibrant artistry, authentic craftsmanship, and enduring connection to Peru’s cultural legacy.

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