Large Chancay Pottery Llama Effigy Figure

Lot 51b

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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more

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Fauna, Flora, Stone & Bones - Fall Edition by Artemis Gallery

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Fauna, Flora, Stone & Bones - Fall Edition

By Artemis Gallery

Oct 28, 2021

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Lot Description

Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Chancay, ca. 1000 to 1200 CE. This is a massive, hand-built pottery effigy of a llama supporting its balloon shaped body with 4 sturdy nubbin legs. The prominent hollow body has a pointed tail and vent hole for firing on the center of the back. All is slip painted with checkered patterning in thick black pigments on a cream surface. The black pigment creates a bumpy texture in some areas where the slip pooled or bubbled while firing. The head has perked ears and an endearing but alert expression, with large eyes, flared nostrils, and slightly parted lips. Camelids such as llamas, alpacas, and vicunas were invaluable to Pre-Columbian cultures, and this portly animal perhaps symbolizes fertility and abundance. Llamas supplied wool for weaving and were reliable pack animals that could provide body heat to shepherds at high altitudes. Perhaps this was an effigy that would accompany the deceased into the afterlife; a well-nourished creature that could provide companionship. Size: 18" L x 9.5" W x 10" H (45.7 cm x 24.1 cm x 25.4 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 1995 to 2010; ex-private Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany, collected from 1950 to 1960s

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#168194

Condition

Professionally restored and repaired. Face is restored with new material on the snout and ears. These repairs are well done and nearly invisible. Some chipping and minor fading to pigments.
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