Effigy Vessel

39-20-34

From: Peru

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 39-20-34
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Early Chimu
Provenience Peru
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Iconography Human Head
Description

Red ware; red and white paint. Flanged flat base; modified ovoid body surmounted by human head. Face with white stripe, forehead to chin. Upper part of vessel body painted with items of costume and weapons. Stirrup spout.

Height 22 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. George W. Childs Drexel, 1939

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