Vase (3) - Three handmade terracotta vases – Peruvian folk art – Anthropomorphic figures and geometric - Earthenware

A distinctive collection of three decorative terracotta vases, believed to originate from Peru, crafted in a traditional South American style.

All three pieces feature stylized human faces and hand-applied decorations in warm earth tones.

The collection consists of:

1. A tall, slender vase with a flared neck, a face, and decoration featuring a stylized bird.
2. A large, double-bellied vase with four handles, a human face, and striking white spiral patterns.
3. A round vase with two small handles, a face, and geometric bands of decoration.

The vases are made of terracotta and have a matte, unglazed finish.

There are incised inscriptions and signatures on the undersides, as shown in the photos. The exact maker and date have not been established.

Condition

Vintage condition with light surface and signs of use. Please examine the photos carefully to assess the condition of each piece.

The three vases are being offered together as a single lot.

A decorative collection for lovers of South American folk art, ethnographically inspired ceramics, and handmade pottery.