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Wari / Huari Polychrome Kero, ex-Arte Primitivo

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Wari / Huari Polychrome Kero, ex-Arte Primitivo

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Pre-Columbian, Southern Peru, Huari/Wari, ca. 600 to 800 CE. A polychrome, decorated terracotta kero or drinking vessel of a gracefully tapered form, painted on each side with an abstract frontally positioned shaman or warrior with outspread arms and legs set within an architectural niche, donning a headdress adorned with an upwards arrow, all in hues of orange, red, black, and white. Size: 5-1/8" x 5-1/8" in diameter at the rim.

Provenance: Ex-private Pearson collection, Denver, CO acquired at major NYC gallery

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Condition

Intact, interior surface somewhat abraded, else excellent

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Wari / Huari Polychrome Kero, ex-Arte Primitivo

Name: Wari / Huari Polychrome Kero, ex-Arte Primitivo
SKU: 40539175
Price: 225 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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