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THBMoche Pottery Figural Vessel - Ai Apec
Lot 109
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Louisville, CO 80027
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Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, Phases III to IV, ca. 400 to 700 CE. A fascinating mold-formed stirrup vessel in the form of a seated figure, likely Ai Apec, the creator god and chief deity of the Moche, who was responsible for water, food, and military triumphs. Painted in vibrant hues of orange-red, creamy yellow, and black, the fierce deity sits with his knees drawn up to his body, displaying paw-like feet. Both of his muscular arms are raised and bent at the elbows as he clenches the hair of a decapitated trophy head in his right hand and a club or other implement in his left. His expressive visage exhibits huge, almond-shaped eyes beneath a protruding brow, a broad nose, and a sizable grimace revealing two rows of gritted teeth, all flanked by four annular ear adornments. Two spiraling waves of water flank the god as the hide of a jaguar drapes over his head and covers his back. A tubular stirrup spout protrudes from the verso of the figure. Size: 5.625" W x 6.75" H (14.3 cm x 17.1 cm)
Provenance: private Englewood, Colorado, USA collection; ex-M. Komor Gallery, New York City, New York USA, acquired ca. 1965
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#163625Spout repaired in two places with break lines visible and light restoration over break on rim. Abrasion to brow. Expected nicks, chips, and some light abrasions commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with impressive remaining pigments.Condition
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