Little Bulls of Pucara Ornate Brown and White Andean Bull Figurines (Pair) Migration2020-FP Sterling silver & faceted glass

Sterling silver & faceted glass beads

slender wire becomes the post

Stone sculpting is a traditional regional handicraft

The circular pendant features a smiling crescent-moon

freshwater cultured pearls and rose quartz

Little Bulls of Pucara Ornate Brown and White Andean Bull Figurines (Pair) Migration2020-FP Sterling silver & faceted glassWorking in ceramic, Dionisio Rojas depicts two whimsical bulls wearing flowers. The torito de Pucar 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 Pucar. materials: Ceramic Hand crafted item color, size and or motif