Post-Colonial Inca Wood Kero
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Description
Peru, Post Spanish Conquest, ca. 16th century CE. Large and lovely wooden kero, used by the Inca and their descendants to drink chicha - a type of fermented corn beer. Carved from dense hardwood with conical shape flaring towards the top, small incised band near rim. Lovely deep old patina.
Provenance: Ex - Private Santa Fe, NM collection
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#115914
Provenance: Ex - Private Santa Fe, NM collection
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 and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#115914
Condition
Minor losses at rim else quite excellent
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- 22.5%
Post-Colonial Inca Wood Kero
Estimate $400 - $600
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