Artisan Profile: Walter Acosta

Walter Jose Acosta creates beautiful replicas of archaeological items from the many cultures of Ancient Peru.  His process involves an aging technique so effective that professional archaeologists have mistaken his work for the real thing.  Enjoy this video courtesy of our friends at Novica.

Walter feels that “Peruvian ceramic art is a way to communicate with our ancestors and to keep them alive for the coming generations.”

Here are some examples of Walter’s work

Hand-Painted Ceramic Dove Vessel with Whistle, ‘Colorful Peruvian Dove’ from UNICEF Market

Handcrafted Archaeological Ceramic Sculpture, ‘Owl Cat’ from UNICEF Market

Hand Crafted Peruvian Archaeological Ceramic Dog Sculpture, ‘Chimu Dog’ from UNICEF Market

Handcrafted, Inca Pottery Replica, ‘The Little Llama Pot’ from UNICEF Market

Ceramic Dolphin Sculpture, ‘Ride the Waves from UNICEF Market’

For more of Walter Jose Acosta’s work, you can visit his artisan page on UNICEF Market.

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