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Chimu - Inca "Staff God" Stirrup Vessel
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1350 AD - 1500 AD
A very large Chimu - Inca blackware stirrup vessel from ancient Peru. The globular vessel is topped by a thick stirrup handle and flared spout. The body of the vessel is divided into four panels, each decorated with a standing figure surrounded by raised dots which represent rainfall. The figures are a depiction of "Wiraqocha" the Staff God; a major deity in the Andean pantheon. Shown here in typical style with a double crescent headdress and holding a staff in one hand, a coca bag in the other. He also wears large ear spools and a belt around his waist. In very good condition. Break lines have been restored and the vessel appears near choice. Nicely burnished surface with light deposits, some erosion (mainly on the bottom) along with minor surface wear; all consistent with age. Overall a fine example and much larger than most of this type. Displays dramatically on a custom metal stand which is included as shown.
Approx. 11" tall x 7" across. Approx. 12.5" tall on display stand.
A very large Chimu - Inca blackware stirrup vessel from ancient Peru. The globular vessel is topped by a thick stirrup handle and flared spout. The body of the vessel is divided into four panels, each decorated with a standing figure surrounded by raised dots which represent rainfall. The figures are a depiction of "Wiraqocha" the Staff God; a major deity in the Andean pantheon. Shown here in typical style with a double crescent headdress and holding a staff in one hand, a coca bag in the other. He also wears large ear spools and a belt around his waist. In very good condition. Break lines have been restored and the vessel appears near choice. Nicely burnished surface with light deposits, some erosion (mainly on the bottom) along with minor surface wear; all consistent with age. Overall a fine example and much larger than most of this type. Displays dramatically on a custom metal stand which is included as shown.
Approx. 11" tall x 7" across. Approx. 12.5" tall on display stand.
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