Material : Terracotta
Origin : North highlands, Peru
Culture : CHAVIN
Era : 1300 BC / 300 BC
Early Horizon

Condition : Good condition

Dimensions : 10" H

Very beautiful stirrup spout vessel. On the body, there's a jaguar's head in relief. The artisan has made circular incisions in. The felin's head with obvious fangs is characteristic of Chavin ceramic. The jaguar is a ritual image, associated with warriors and politic power. The jaguar's representation is very realistic.

 

Bibliography
R. Stone-Miller, "L'Art des Andes", p. 48 - 49, Londres, 1995