A nice Recuay Hama shepherd with llama, c. 200 BC - AD 500, wearing fine clothing and elaborate avian headdress, his facial details are nicely rendered and he wears huge ear spools. He plays an ornate instrument he supports with both hands and at his side and is a llama, the body natural buff and the eyes indicated in dark brown slip. H: 6 3/4 in (17.2 cm); L: 4 3/8 in (11.2 cm). Well-preserved and an attractive piece! Ex MBA Auctions, Seattle.

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