Vintage Pucará Folk Art Bull from Peru - 12" H X 11" L X 4.25" W

Painted pottery sculpture of a traditional bull. This vintage piece of art has a high spiritual and protective value – and is present in ceremonies that include fertility, protection of livestock, harvest and other aspects of daily life.

Being that this is a traditional Pucará bull, it is not overly colored – and the use of clay confers its natural tone with only hand-painted ornamentation. Made by the Quechua people who live in the Lampa Province in the Puno Region of Peru.

Acquired in Peru during the 1960s - this is an antique, hard-to-find piece that was acquired from a personal collection. Would be at home in a neutral palette whether Coastal Modern, California Casual, Southwestern or Folk Art-Inspired. Create a collection - please see our other vintage Peruvian pottery pieces.  

Place of Origin: Peru

Date of Manufacture: 1950s-1960s

Condition: Excellent

Wear: Consistent with age and use. Please refer to pictures.

Dimensions: 12 in. H X 11 in. L X 4.25 in. W   

Reference: The Spirit of Folk Art, Henry Glassie (pg. 77)

Museum of International Folk Art

Folk Art Museum of Central Texas

Toritos de Pucará: Symbols of Protection & Prosperity

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