Novica Red And Brown Power Ishpingo Wood Sculpture, 10.75″ Tall ‘Lucky Bull From Pucara’

Novica Red And Brown Power Ishpingo Wood Sculpture, 10.75" Tall 'Lucky Bull From Pucara'

Novica, in association with national geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured – we?ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you?re a happy customer. About this item: the torito de pucará is celebrated during cattle branding ceremonies to ensure the animals will be fertile, and it is believed that the little bull guards families and households. A fusion of native andean and spanish imagery, these fancifully decorated bulls are crafted in ceramic in the ayacucho town of pucará. John barrow designs the hand-carved ishpingo wood sculpture. About our artist: john barrow was born in london and settled in peru in 1969. He learned the wood carver’s craft from his father. ‘Living in peru, i got to know a variety of beautiful wood types. When i retired, i was finally able to dedicate myself completely to my passion, carving! I have designed my own machines and tools to help me work the wood in a different way.’