Pre-Columbian, North Coast of Peru, Moche, Phase IV, ca. 450 to 650 CE. A gorgeous example of a hand-built pottery vessel with a planar base, a head-shaped body, and a stirrup-shaped handle surmounted by a cylindrical spout. Highly burnished and presented in hues of red- orange, brown, and russet, the endearing face peers forward with large, almond-shaped eyes centered by a prominent nose which perhaps held additional ornamentation at one time. Broad linear facial tattoos course across his cheeks, lips, and chin to create an intimidating guise worthy of the Moche warrior class or elite. A thick brow band stretches across his forehead, and stripes adorn his coiffure. Size: 10.5" H (26.7 cm)
Cf. The Museo Larco, accession number ML018883.
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private T.G. collection, Williston, Florida, USA, acquired in 2000; ex-Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, New York, USA
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Condition
Spout repaired and reattached, with stable fissure in front lower portion of spout. Minor abrasions and fading to pigment, otherwise in excellent condition with great preservation to facial features. Old collection label on underside or reverse.