Hand Sculpted Ceramic Armadillo rabbits glossy surface that turns black

glossy surface that turns black on exposure to air

but I have learned that it is in fact a Peruvian Chancay burial doll

The existence in the world of things such as this that exemplify such love and care I find truly heartening

I assume in the 1970s or so

I have so much to learn about textiles and weaving traditions

Hand Sculpted Ceramic Armadillo rabbits glossy surface that turns blackI can't believe this wonderful little clay armadillo is not signed, considering what a lot of love and work went into creating him! He is beautifully sculpted and detailed with a terrific pattern of pressed circles and incised gridded bands along his back. And then that expressive head and tail! Tremendously lovable! He measures 6" long, 2 3 4" wide and 2" tall and is nice and substantial. He's in very good condition, no chips or cracks, just one tiny