Description:

Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Nazca, ca. 125-250 CE. A bulbous jar formed and decorated to depict a head with a swell at the top forming a fanciful turban bound with slings. The thin, beak-like nose is modeled and extends from the surface, as do the ears. The visage is quite expressive, with wide, almond-shaped eyes, pencil thin eyebrows, circular motifs indicative of cheeks, an oblong mouth framed with facial hair, and neatly manicured sideburns. In Nazca Culture, trophy heads are associated with mythical beings, and it is thought that the main purpose of headhunting was ritualistic, that these heads were intended as offerings to the Mythical Being. 6.25"W x 6.25"H (15.88 W x 15.88 H cm) Provenance: Ex-Private Washington state collection. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

  • Condition: Very minor surface wear. Intact and near choice.

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