Pre-Columbian, northern highlands of Peru, Recuay culture, ca. 200 to 600 CE. A charming stirrup vessel with a long, narrow spout extending from the handle in the form of a llama giving birth. Although the face includes large, round ears, and does not immediately look like a llama, it has two large toes on each foot, clearly marked out, which is indicative of the llama - the only native two-toed ungulate in South America. Fine line back painting gives a design to the body of mother and baby llama. Size: 7.3" L x 3.1" W x 7" H (18.5 cm x 7.9 cm x 17.8 cm)

Groups in the highlands area of Ancash began to make fine pottery from kaolinate pastes, which are known to us today as the Recuay culture -- these are some of the most sophisticated ceramic traditions in Andean prehistory, as is obvious from the delicate sculptured artistry and intricate painting of this piece!

Provenance: Ex-New Hampshire collection, most acquired prior to 1985

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Intact with much original pigment remaining.