Whirling to the rhythms of traditional tunes a woman performs a folk dance from northern Peru. She holds her swirling skirt with both hands smiling and singing as she moves to the music. Marzesa depicts the girl with long braids and a flower in her hair. She works with Chulucanas ceramic techniques polishing the piece with a river stone. It receives its dark coloration from the smoke of mango leaves. Ceramics such as these are entirely unique not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity.
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