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Viru Ceramic Vessel in the Form of a Swimmer browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Americas: Pre Columbian: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000: item # 278868 Please refer to our stock # 04-AA2294 when inquiring.
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| This vessel typifies the spirited yet unfettered "Gallinazo" style which developed in the Viru Valley. The features of the figure--large hook nose, lenticular incised eyes, smiling mouth and negative resist geometric painting technique are consistent with the Vicus style of pottery. This particular figure wears a pointed, conical hat and has pierced ears. The negative resist decoration in both wavy and straight lines flow horizontally along the figure's armless, balloonish body. Its peculiarity is further heightened when examining the physically impossible relationship between the head which faces forward and the feet which point skywards. A similar example is illustrated in Donnan, Christopher B., " Ceramics of Ancient Peru", Fig. 133. Length: 8"; Height: 6 1/4", Condition: Very good with minor cracks restored, all parts original. Peru, Viru valley, North Coast, Early Intermediate Period AD 1-100. Provenance available. | |||||||||
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