Folk Art Pottery Terracotta Statue 9" Tall Chulucanas Peru Round Woman

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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
9" tall round Peruvian woman with a fruit basket on her head.  Some scuffs as you might expect of a piece of this vintage but overall in great condition with no repairs, chips or cracks.
Created in the town of Chulucanas in northern Peru using techniques developed in pre-Inca times, this striking ceramic piece in traditional black and white is thrown and smoothed entirely by hand.
A white slip is applied to the exterior, then the piece is fired. Piece is dipped in liquid clay, which is rubbed away only in the areas the artisan wishes to be blackened. The piece is then smoked multiple times with mango leaves to achieve the rich black color, and fired a second time.
The now-hardened liquid clay is then carefully removed to reveal the white slip below. Piece is waxed to a smooth finish, and many retain a slightly smoky scent for years to come.
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SHIPPING
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PACKAGING:  I use used boxes and fluff.  I do this because I care about the planet and all who live here and my future generations.  Just thought you should know.
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SHIPPING TIME:  I usually ship the same or next day after your purchase depending on whether my mail has already been picked up.  If you purchase on a Friday after mail time I may not be able to ship until the following Monday.
TIMELINE:  When I ship you will receive a letter from PayPal with your tracking information.  There is a link on eBay so you can check the progress of your package.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS POSTAGE:  If you are an international buyer postage will be calculated according to your location.  International postage can be costly.  Most items less than 4 pounds can ship by First Class.  Anything over 4 pounds will have to ship Priority mail.  Size matters.  Some items can't ship to certain international locations because of size restrictions.
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INTERNATIONAL BUYERS HANDLING FEE:  I also charge a handling fee for International shipments to help defray the cost of insurance (included in the shipping price you see for your area).  Again, I thought you should know.
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