Lot 0184A

Nazca Polychrome Kero w/ Portrait Faces

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Pre-Columbian, southern Peru, Nazca culture, ca. 200 to 300 CE. A truly spectacular vessel with some of the finest paint we have ever seen. This is a flaring kero (also quero) painted with the mythical feline Decapitator God with long serpentine body to which is attached 2 trophy heads, while two additional heads are at his temples. In his right hand he holds multiple weapons. A macabre yet stunning example of sumptuous Nazca artistry! Size: 3.875" W x 3.875" H (9.8 cm x 9.8 cm); 5.75" H (14.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Santa Clara, California, USA collection, acquired prior to 2010

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Condition

One stabilized stress crack, else intact and near-choice. Great remains of pigment throughout.

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Nazca Polychrome Kero w/ Portrait Faces

Name: Nazca Polychrome Kero w/ Portrait Faces
SKU: 104745876
Price: 1250 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500

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