Description:

Pre-Columbian, central highlands of Peru or Lake Titicaca region of Bolivia, Huari (Wari), ca. 6th to 9th century CE. A fabulous pottery kero displaying an annular rim and tall walls hand-painted with the image of 2 Huari warriors, all sitting upon a rounded base. Adorned in hues of burnt orange, black, and beige atop a maroon ground, the intimidating figures are both shown standing atop short, slightly bent legs as they extend their arms out to their sides, grasping a lengthy spear in each hand. The soldiers gaze outward, each fearsome visage displaying target-motif eyes, a stylized nose, and a rectangular mouth held open to showcase gritted teeth. Flat headdresses sit just above their prominent ears, while their bodies are embellished by earspools, anklets, and lattice-patterned tunics. Size: 3.2" Diameter x 4.5" H (8.1 cm x 11.4 cm)

Provenance: private Hidden Valley Lake, California, USA collection; ex-Worthington Galleries, Gallatin, Tennessee, USA, December 6th, 2020, Holiday Fine Art & Collectibles Auction, lot 180

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#170798

  • Condition: Repaired with restoration and repainting. Expected nicks and abrasions, as shown. Some areas of fire darkening. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining pigments.

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