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Pre-Columbian, northern Peru, Moche IV/V, ca. 600 to 800 CE. Molded pottery stirrup vessel - used similarly to a canteen for holding chicha (fermented corn beer) - in the form of a warrior holding a human trophy head. He lays across the top of the bottle with a knife in his right hand, the trophy head in his left. It was common after battle for the winners to ceremonially sever the heads of the loser. Buff slip with added brick-red on his face tunic, lower back and on areas of the spout. Macabre, but a very interesting example of Moche pottery! Size: 6.75" L x 9.25" H (17.1 cm x 23.5 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private K. Tiernan collection, CO.

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#120841

  • Condition: Surface abraded else intact and generally excellent with strong original pigments

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