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Inca Painted Pottery Offerendo
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Among some of the more unusual and striking examples of ancient Pre-Columbian art, these pottery offerings - known as Offerendos - were created in the period between 1400 - 1500 A.D. during the height of the Inca Empire. The most conclusive dating of these objects came from a cache found in southern Peru where a number of them were placed inside a cave, each separated by a wooden branch or stick. One of the sticks was carbon dated with the result showing a date of 1400 A.D. This large pottery plate is painted with ground natural pigments in white with animal forms. Plates like this were placed as offerings to Pacha Mama and Pacha Papa (Mother and Father Earth) to insure health among the livestock and among human inhabitants of the clan. If the animal is shown upright, this meant the existing herd was relatively healthy; if the animal was shown laying down, this meant the herd was suffering from the result of drought or disease. Occasionally lines run through these offerendos and this represents the irrigation system the clan relied upon to bring them the precious waters down from the Andes. 6-1/4"W x 6-3/4"H.
PROVENANCE: Ex-private NM Collection.
PROVENANCE: Ex-private NM Collection.
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In choice, un-retouched, condition - perfect as a wall-hanging to complement any display of ancient or modern art!
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Inca Painted Pottery Offerendo
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
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