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Orange and Brown Seated Man Chorotega Pottery Statuette, "Ancient Wisdom"

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What ancient wisdom does this little man have to share? Handcrafted by Chorotega pottery artisan Elpidio Chavarría of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, this ceramic statuette of a seated man with headdress and glasses is the natural sand color of the clay with details painted in dark orange and brown.

Chorotega pottery is completely handmade with traditional techniques passed down through the generations for 3,000 years, and one of the last surviving cultural elements of the Chorotega people indigenous to Costa Rica's Guanacaste region and Nicoya Peninsula. Chorotega pottery is made from local clay mixed with a very fine freshwater sand. The artisans shape the clay on hand-operated pottery wheels and hand-polish the art piece to give it a smooth texture and luster. Designs are etched by hand and the pieces are painted with natural pigments made from pulverized local colored rocks mixed with water, then fired in traditional wood-burning brick kilns. The result is a beautiful, earthen pottery unique to this region.

  • 0.77 kgs
  • 1.7 lbs
  • 16 cm H x 13 cm W x 12.5 cm D
  • 6.25" H x 5" W x 4.9" D

  • Ceramic
  • Signed by the artist
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Made in Costa Rica.
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemalaicon info
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Paul

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12/25/2021

"Great gift idea"

Got this for my mom who likes unique artwork with a hand made appeal. This is a great decorative item and useful as a catchall.

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  • Catchall, art display

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  • This was a gift for: Mother
  • Occasion: Christmas

Susan

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06/10/2020

"Very nice"

Love it but wish it were a bit bigger

Purchased Item:

Costa Rican Monkey, Monkey-Themed Ceramic Mini Decorative Bowl from Costa Rica

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Judy

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02/14/2018

"Awesome Gecko Dish!"

Just received my dish yesterday and I?m very pleased with it. The colors are vivid, but not overbearing. Size is true to that stated on product description. Packed well and arrived very quickly. Makes a nice gift for any Gecko lover.

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Gecko's Gaze, Orange and Black Gecko Chorotega Pottery Decorative Bowl

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