Hand-Painted Ceramic Bull Ornaments from Peru (Set of 6) - Torito de Pucara Serveware An opening in the bottom

An opening in the bottom allows the lantern to be placed over a candle

3 inches L (end to end) x 0 inches W

5 inches H x 7 inches W x 3

A long tassel dangles from the bottom

The sculpture is carved from weeping willow wood

Hand-Painted Ceramic Bull Ornaments from Peru (Set of 6) - Torito de Pucara Serveware An opening in the bottomAccording to legend, the torito de Pucar, or bull of Pucara, was a bull that was going to be sacrificed to bring rain to the town of Pucara. On its way up the mountain to be sacrificed, the bull resisted, and punctured the side of the mountain with its horn, releasing a flood of water. Peruvian artisan Zoila Davila pays homage to the bull of Pucara with this set of six ornaments. Crafted of ceramic, each colorful bull is carefully painted by hand.