Lot 99M
Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Moche, ca. 450 to 700 CE. Oh so rare and so macabre! This pottery kero was adeptly created in the form of a well modeled and meticulously tattooed arm with a bent elbow and clenched fist. The detail on this piece is just amazing! Even beyond the remarkably intricate tattoos painted in chocolate brown and white, the anatomy is quite realistic down to the knuckles and fingernails. The Moche culture was quite barbaric by some modern standards and captives were systematically dismembered starting with the hands, their skin flayed and their blood was then imbibed from keros such as this. Now that would make for some gruesome movie scenes! Size: 6.25" W x 12" H (15.9 cm x 30.5 cm)
Provenance: Ex Boston, MA collection acquired before 1975
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#112650
- Condition: Wear to pigment as shown else quite excellent
Accepted Forms of Payment:
Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer
Shipping
Payment for all items are due at the end of the auction sale in full.
Artemis Fine Arts
You agree to pay a buyer's premium of up to 24.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.
View full terms and conditions
| From: | To: | Increments: |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $299 | $25 |
| $300 | $999 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $1,999 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $4,999 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $9,999 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $19,999 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $49,999 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $99,999 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $199,999 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 + | $25,000 |