Description:

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Northern Highlands, Recuay or Moche culture, ca. 400 to 600 CE. A fine hand-carved stone effigy or architectural model of a temple or shrine, an open-sided structure with a figure inside. The man has a tumi shaped headdress and stylized visage, likely representing a deity or shaman. The pitched roof supported by front pillars and rear support wall may be a small-scale architectural model to place in the tomb of an important member of society to signify religious or political power. Size: 1.75" L x 1.5" W x 3" H (4.4 cm x 3.8 cm x 7.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000

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#171993

  • Condition: Old chips and abrasions to front of base and verso. Minor wear to high point of root, but overall excellent. Old inventory labels on base and verso.

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