Church Representation

Pottery churches are made in all sizes with one or two towers. Always have a clock that is a copy of one on the main church in Ayacucho. At the feast of Zafacasa, people put a model church on the roof of a house, often accompanied by other figurines related to the occupation of the owner. This is a ceremony to protect the house and its inhabitants from evil (Abrams). Such churches are made in a range of sizes from a few inches to three feet tall and are also sold to tourists.

Contemporary

Spanish-inspired architecture of a Catholic church. Cross surmounting church is a Christian symbol of Jesus' crucifixion.

A fully modeled ceramic church with a domed bell tower and a peaked roof surmounted by a cross. Loosely painted in light and dark brown with details in dark orange and brown. Details of clock and bells are modeled additions.