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THBRare Huari Wood Poporo Stylized Anthropomorphic Figure
Lot 28
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
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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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Ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the Americas - Pre-Columbian, Native American, Northwest Coast, Spanish Colonial, more. All legally acquired, all legal to sell, all guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Convenient in-house shipping! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Huari (Wari) culture, ca. 700 to 1000 CE. A rare example of a hand-carved wooden poporo with a deep interior cavity meant for containing lime powder. The vessel depicts a stylized anthropomorphic figure in a seated position, with sinuous legs wrapped around the base of a tall jar and arms grasping the rim. The removable head doubles as the vessel stopper and exhibits petite circular eyes, a bulbous nose, full lips, and a rounded coiffure draped over the top. Size (w/ lid): 1" W x 2.125" H (2.5 cm x 5.4 cm).
Poporos or lime containers were part of the ancients' coca-chewing implements. They were made from various materials - including shell, stone, wood, bone, ceramic, and gold - throughout the Andes of South America for thousands of years. Traditionally, the indigenous chewed coca by placing some leaves in the cheek and gradually adding powdered lime made from calcined shells from the poporo with a spoon like this example in order to enhance the stimulating effect. A poporo consists of two pieces: the receptacle and the lid which includes a pin that is used to carry the lime to the mouth while chewing coca leaves; this example does not include a pin. Since the chewing of coca is sacred for the indigenous people, poporos are also attributed with mystical powers and social status.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-private Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany, collected from 1950s to 1960s
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#143636Plug of lid reattached with light adhesive residue and earthen stabilization material along break line. Minor abrasions to body and head, small chip to top rim, with softening to some facial details, and a couple of stable fissures. Nice patina throughout. Old inventory label beneath base.Condition
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