VINTAGE: Large Authentic Chulucanas, PERU Handmade Clay good Pottery - Signed Pottery - Native Peru Artisan Luis J Sosa - SKU 35-A-00033286

A unique authentic piece of Peruvian Signed Art Pottery. This piece is made by renowned Chulucanas, Peruvian artisan Luis J Sosa good. Signed on the bottom. Chulucanas is a town filled with potters who have carried on the tradition for centuries. The artisans use this ancient technique to create this style of art pottery. The type of material used as fuel during the firing processed enables the clay to take on different colors. Some of the material can consist of fresh or dried leaves of the banana and mango trees. A special black stone is used to shine the surfaces. This item is in good vintage condition, some minor scuffs due to age. It is part of a large Peruvian collection that was in storage for approximately 20 years. Measure approximately 7" x 8", heavy in weight.