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Moche Serpent Finial for Ceremonial Staff

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Moche Serpent Finial for Ceremonial Staff

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Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 CE - 400 CE. Rare ceramic finial in the form of an attacking serpent with a writhing, undulating body and an expressive visage - not the bulging eyes and a snarling mouth full of sharp, jagged teeth! This finial most likely adorned the staff of a shamanic king among the Moche, a leader of great authority who engaged in "combat" with opposing forces in the supernatural world in order to achieve peace and power via a pacification of the spirits. In turn, he became a living god thought to be equipped to cast spells, heal, and foretell the future. Finely incised linear markings on head. Beautiful form! 10"L x 2-1/2"W

Provenance: Ex-private Kalman Collection, CA

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Condition

Normal, near invisible surface wear. Tiny, stable pressure crack on underside of jaw. Else intact and near choice condition.

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Moche Serpent Finial for Ceremonial Staff

Name: Moche Serpent Finial for Ceremonial Staff
SKU: 30850600
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000

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Starting Price $950

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