Polo Ramirez Round Clay Pinched Bulb Vase

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Peruvian ceramic artist Apolinario "Polo" Ramirez (born 1966) molds and sculpts clay vases and pots using a pre-Columbian ceramic technique … Read more Peruvian ceramic artist Apolinario "Polo" Ramirez (born 1966) molds and sculpts clay vases and pots using a pre-Columbian ceramic technique called "Rock and Paddle," a process that takes seven days to create one vessel.

As one of only a few master craftsmen of this ancient technique, Ramirez uses only his hands and bare feet, along with egg-shaped rocks and wooden paddles, to sculpt his one-of-a-kind pieces. He then fires them using wood.

This vessel is burnished with soft tan and brown color for a smooth finish. The hand-textured bottom portion features a rich, chocolate-brown hue. This piece stands at about 9" tall and 8" wide and is in good condition, with some minor abrasions and shelf wear. See less