Effigy Jar

71-7-1

From: Peru | Chancay Valley

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 71-7-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chimu
Provenience Peru | Chancay Valley
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Clay
Iconography Human
Description

Effigy jar with human figure holding tiny cup. Absolutely typical "late Chancay."

Matt black paint on remains of white background.

Piece out of back of head; one earplug broken.

Height 43.3 cm
Width 25 cm
Credit Line Gift of Louise S. Dearden, 1971

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