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Moche Libation Vessel Woman in Birthing Pose

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Moche Libation Vessel Woman in Birthing Pose

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Pre-Columbian, North Coast of Peru, Moche, phase 1, ca. 100 BCE to 100 CE. An extremely rare, hand-built pottery stirrup vessel used for dispensing libations during fertility rituals. The highly burnished canteen depicts a woman seated in the birthing pose, her arms bracing herself during labor, with her vagina acting as the pouring spout. The woman dons an incised red-and-yellow pectoral collar while fine facial features such as almond eyes, a prominent nose, full lips, and a pointed chin define her visage. Size: 8.125" L x 4.875" W x 6.625" H (20.6 cm x 12.4 cm x 16.8 cm)

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010; ex-Hans Juergen Westermann collection, Germany

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Condition

Professionally repaired and restored in several areas, with resurfacing and overpainting along break lines. Abrasions and fading to pigment on body, head, and handle, with chip to spout rim, and light pitting. Nice preservation to overall form.