Description
A Pre Columbian Moche portrait Vessel
A vessel modelled on a Amazonian native American Indian, the shaved head and fringe is typical of indigenous Amazonian tribes, who wear this hair style, with the head and hair painted red with achiote.
Moche V period Circa 600-700 AD Peru.
Condition Intact, some minor damage to rim
Ex Romy Rey Uk collection Acquired before 1960.
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