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Handcrafted Peruvian Figurine

Handcrafted Peruvian Figurine

★★★★★ Rated 4.9/5 by collectors (30 Reviews)

Est. 1987. Historic craftsmanship meets modern design.

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A small masterpiece of Andean devotion. This handcrafted Peruvian church is a vibrant example of traditional folk art, holding the grandeur of colonial architecture in a palm-sized form.

The Quinua Tradition

The piece belongs to the Quinua tradition of Peru's Ayacucho region, where the ceramic church is the most emblematic folk form. By custom, these small churches are set on the rooftops of homes to bless and protect the household. What began as a domestic ritual object now travels far beyond the Andes, its meaning intact.

The Craftsmanship

Modeled by hand from local clay and fired in small kilns, each church is painted with the floral motifs and architectural detail typical of Quinua and the wider Ayacucho region. The naive, joyful style captures feeling over rigid realism, which is exactly its charm.

Scale and Display

At approximately 3.5 inches high, this is a true small-scale piece. Set it on a windowsill, a bookshelf, or a desk, or add it to a larger retablo grouping. Its compact footprint makes it a quiet little luxury for a small space.

Why Each Piece Is Unique

No two are identical. Slight differences in paint and pattern are normal and are the mark of a handmade object, not a defect.

Details

  • Object: Handcrafted Peruvian ceramic church
  • Dimensions: Approximately 3.5 inches tall
  • Material: Hand-painted, kiln-fired ceramic
  • Origin: Handcrafted by artisans in Peru, in the Quinua tradition of the Ayacucho region
  • Sold as: Individual piece
  • Variation: Paint and pattern vary slightly by piece
  • Ships from: Taos, New Mexico

Gifting

A considered gift that travels well, bringing a note of Andean color to a shelf or a collection. It arrives ready to give.

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