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Exquisite Moche I Ai Apec Crab Stirrup Vessel

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Exquisite Moche I Ai Apec Crab Stirrup Vessel

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Pre-Columbian, Moche, Phase I, North Coast Peru, ca. 100 BCE-100 CE. This vessel is fabulous for many reasons. First off, it is a sublime example of early Moche artistry - Phase I when the Moche were closest in artistic and philosophical expression to that of the Chavin de Huantar culture. Secondly, the entire body of the vessel - even the bottom - assumes the form of a crab. In actuality this is Ai Apec who has transformed himself into this sea creature. Ai Apec is the Moche god of the underworld and takes on many forms. In this example he has assumed the form of a crab, but the facial expression is so human it seems as though we are witnessing Ai Apec in transition from deity to crustacean. Remarkable artistry, rich iconography, impeccable technique! 6"H x 7"W

Provenance: Ex-private Oregon Collection

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Exquisite Moche I Ai Apec Crab Stirrup Vessel

Name: Exquisite Moche I Ai Apec Crab Stirrup Vessel
SKU: 30850578
Price: 3000 USD
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