Lot 352C
Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100-500 CE. The first piece in this lot of three ancient Peruvian works is a fine sculptural rendition of a mother bird with fledgling, carved from bone with inlaid turquoise eyes. Custom, museum-quality stand. 1-1/2"H x 2"W
Provenance: Ex-Westermann Collection, Germany
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Paracas, ca. 500-100 BCE. Next we have a duo of fire-incised bamboo musical instruments depicting anthropomorphized lobster and shrimp - perhaps representations of Ai Apec in transition! Custom, museum-quality stand. 8"H x 2-1/2"W
Provenance: Ex-Private Hawaii Collection
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Nazca, ca. 100-300 CE. Last but certainly not least, we have a Poporo or wood lime container that is used for storing coca leaves. Since the chewing of coca is sacred for the indigenous people, the poporos are also attributed with mystical powers and social status. This example features a crouching jaguar handle! 3"H x 3"W
Provenance: Ex-Private Hawaii Collection
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