Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Huari/Wari, ca. 700 to 1000 CE. A finely carved wooden staff with a human or simian figure crouching with hands held together upon his knees, and a wide-eyed visage with an open mouth perhaps indicating that he is chanting or singing. The Huari culture, centered on a capital to the south of Moche territory in the central highlands of Peru, rose as the Moche culture fell apart and before the Chimu asserted themselves on the north coast. They had extensive contact with other regions in the Andes, most notably the Tiahuanaco in present-day Bolivia, and the Nazca and the Pachacamac on the south and central coast of Peru. Hence there is no homogeneous Huari style. Instead we see a wide range of visual expressions in their wood carvings and ceramics. An impressive wooden staff, adorned with an intricately carved expressive figure. Size: 8.25" H (21 cm) Size: 10.25" H (26 cm). Custom stand NOT included.

Provenance: Ex-Private Seattle, Wa collection acquired at auction

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Intact with normal surface wear as shown. Slight indentation of the staff probably due to limitations of the original piece of wood.