Pot

65-46-12

From: Peru | Salinas

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 65-46-12
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chimu (uncertain)
Provenience Peru | Salinas
Culture Area Andean
Period Historic Period
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Technique Black Ware | Polished
Iconography Human Head
Description

2 small rounded pots connected at centers of their sides and by handle which spans from the straight spout (with lip) on one to the whistle-head on the other. head has modelled face looking away from handle, 2 proportionately large ears and tall 'hat' with whisle in back. Black ware highly stone polished. Chimu influenced. Possibly post-Spanish influence although may be before contact.

Height 14.5 cm
Width 16.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of Watson Kitner, 1965

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