Signed Chulucanas Couple Figurine | Miniature Peruvian Ceramic Sculpture (2003)
Signed Chulucanas Couple Figurine | Miniature Peruvian Ceramic Sculpture (2003)
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Est. 1987. Historic craftsmanship meets modern design.
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This miniature ceramic sculpture comes from the Chulucanas pottery tradition of northern Peru. The figurine represents a stylized embracing couple, a common symbolic motif in Peruvian folk ceramics that reflects themes of affection, companionship, and family.
The piece is handmade using traditional burnished earthenware clay techniques developed in the Piura region. The polished surface and contrasting black and terracotta coloration are created through a reduction firing method that has been used by Chulucanas potters for decades.
This example is signed by the artists Sandra y Benoit and dated 12/09/2003, indicating collaborative workshop production. Signed pieces are less common than anonymous tourist-market ceramics and are typically produced for artisan galleries and export craft markets.
Product Details
- Origin: Chulucanas, Piura – Peru
- Artists: Sandra y Benoit
- Date: 2003
- Material: Burnished earthenware clay
- Technique: Hand-shaped ceramic with smoke reduction firing
- Height: approximately 2.5 inches
- Category: miniature decorative sculpture
- Condition: vintage artisan piece
Decorative Use
These miniature sculptures are often displayed on desks, bookshelves, or grouped as decorative objects in small interior arrangements. Their compact scale allows them to work well as accent pieces in curated home environments.
Because each piece is handmade, slight variations in surface texture and coloration are normal characteristics of traditional ceramic production.
Condition Notes
Vintage handmade ceramic. Minor surface irregularities and small variations in burnish finish are typical for Chulucanas pottery and reflect the handmade production process.
