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Pre-Columbian, Peru (North Coast), Moche Culture, ca. 100 to 700 CE. An iconographically fantastical example of one of the classic forms of pre-Columbian pottery - the Moche stirrup vessel, using the shape of a seated human body and attaching a curved handle and tall, thin spout to create a ceremonial drinking vessel. This particular vessel depicts Ai Apec, the chief deity of the Moche culture. He bears the identifying marks of the god, with feline fangs extending from his fierce mouth and twin snakes wrapped around his body to form part of his headdress. The class of artisans and potters in Moche urban centers created this vessel for a member of the elite. It was placed in that person's tomb as a grave offering to demonstrate wealth as he or she began his or her journey into the afterlife. Size: 4.95" W x 6.05" H (12.6 cm x 15.4 cm) Provenance: private Copeland collection, Boulder, Colorado, USA, acquired before 1990 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #151030