Large & Very Fine Nazca Polychrome Kero - Killer Whales
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Pre-Columbian, southern Peru, Nazca, ca. 200 to 400 CE. Large and wonderfully decorated pottery kero. Large central band with two mythical killer whale deities that combines elements of the whale along with human elements and holds a mace in his lower flippers. Below and above the central band are registers of repeating human trophy heads shown laying down. A vibrant and wonderful example! Size: 5" W x 7.5" H (12.7 cm x 19 cm)
Provenance: Gifted by Peruvian president Manuel A. Odría Amoretti to Fred L. Hartley, who later became president of Union Oil in the 1960's, thence by descent
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#124941
Provenance: Gifted by Peruvian president Manuel A. Odría Amoretti to Fred L. Hartley, who later became president of Union Oil in the 1960's, thence by descent
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 to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#124941
Condition
A few invisible repairs, vessel appearing quite exceptional.
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Large & Very Fine Nazca Polychrome Kero - Killer Whales
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
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