Description:

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, ca. 100 BCE - 100 CE. Terracotta vessel with complex scene depicting a mountain used by the Mochica for judging and executing prisoners/captives. Mountain has six side outcroppings, each mounted by a white caracol shell. On its peak one can see a prostrated captive with his flowing hair hanging over his head indicating that the captive is dead. A rare and dramatic scene! 5-1/2"H x 5"WProvenance: Ex-Ken Bauer / Lands Beyond Gallery, NYC, NY. The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.

  • Condition: White shell color slightly refreshed.

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