Description:

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, Phase III, ca. 300 to 600 CE. A mold-made pottery stirrup figural vessel, possibly a mother, with a child slung over each shoulder. The odd positioning of the children is intrguing- we often see mother nursing or carrying the children upright - here the children are held by their ankles their arms and hair dangling over the figure's back, carried rather unceremoniously by the woma. Are thesde smaller figures deceased? Sacrifices? Children throwing temper tantrums and being punished? Size: 6" L x 5.25" W x 7.75" H (15.2 cm x 13.3 cm x 19.7 cm)

Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection, ex Dodge collection before 2000. Acquired Paris art market

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  • Condition: Surface pitting and abrasions to base and high pointed areas. Modern wax residue / splatter on right side. Overall great condition.

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