Moche Gold Hollow-Core Head of a Man - FJ.5049, Origin: North Coast of Peru, Circa: 100 AD to 500 AD, Dimensions: 3.25" (8.3cm) high, Catalogue: V8, Collection:  More »

Moche Gold Hollow-Core Head of a Man - FJ.5049, Origin: North Coast of Peru, Circa: 100 AD to 500 AD, Dimensions: 3.25" (8.3cm) high, Catalogue: V8, Collection: Pre-Columbian, Style: Moche, Medium: Gold.   « Less

Moche Blackware Portrait Head Vessel - K.097, Origin: Northern Coast of Peru, Circa: 100 AD to 500 AD, Dimensions: 8.25" (21.0cm) high, Catalogue: V5, Collection:  More »

Moche Blackware Portrait Head Vessel - K.097, Origin: Northern Coast of Peru, Circa: 100 AD to 500 AD, Dimensions: 8.25" (21.0cm) high, Catalogue: V5, Collection: Pre-Columbian, Style: Moche, Medium: Terracotta.   « Less

Moche Portrait Head Stirrup Vessel - PF.1363, Origin: Northern Coast of Peru, Circa: 200 AD to 400 AD, Dimensions: 10.375" (26.4cm) high, Catalogue: V5, Collection:  More »

Moche Portrait Head Stirrup Vessel - PF.1363, Origin: Northern Coast of Peru, Circa: 200 AD to 400 AD, Dimensions: 10.375" (26.4cm) high, Catalogue: V5, Collection: Pre-Columbian, Style: Moche, Medium: Terracotta.   « Less

Moche Portrait Head Vessel with a Pierced Nose - PF.2404, Origin: Northern Coast of Peru, Circa: 1 AD to 500 AD, Dimensions: 6.5" (16.5cm) high, Collection: Pre-Columbian,  More »

Moche Portrait Head Vessel with a Pierced Nose - PF.2404, Origin: Northern Coast of Peru, Circa: 1 AD to 500 AD, Dimensions: 6.5" (16.5cm) high, Collection: Pre-Columbian, Style: Moche, Medium: Terracotta. The ancient Moche civilization of the North Coast of Peru created a distinctive and prolific artistic record of their culture through their pottery. Much of this art gives us an imaginative glimpse into the daily life, ceremonies and mythology of the people who created it. This striking portrait head vessel is an extraordinary example of that artistic expression. Supporting a spotted turban, reminiscent of the skin of a fearsome leopard, his face ornamented with patterned tattoos, this ancient warrior stares at us with wide-open eyes. Thin painted lips hide beneath a striking gold nose ring suspended from the warrior's pointed, tattooed nose. The highly burnished finish on this vessel results in a reflective quality on the surface that appears to emanate from within this spirited individual, radiating forth in an almost mystical fashion. To behold this ancient warrior is to feel his strength, to sense his vitality-- timeless in its ability to spark our imagination and command our attention.   « Less

From northern Peru, ca. 500 AD, ancient pottery stirrup vessel decorated on both sides in high-relief depicting crouching monkeys having curled tails and open toothy mouths.  More »

From northern Peru, ca. 500 AD, ancient pottery stirrup vessel decorated on both sides in high-relief depicting crouching monkeys having curled tails and open toothy mouths. Tan ground with painted red-brown stripes and highlights. 9-1/4"H, spout repaired/reattached with restoration over breaklines, otherwise intact and near-choice. Comes with TL certificate. Category:Moche Material:Pottery Dimensions:9-1/4"H Condition:Repaired   « Less

Moche culture, northern Peru, ca. 400 to 600 AD. Life-size molded pottery face mask with relief facial features, large almond-shaped eyes with arched eye brows, highlighted  More »

Moche culture, northern Peru, ca. 400 to 600 AD. Life-size molded pottery face mask with relief facial features, large almond-shaped eyes with arched eye brows, highlighted with white pigment. Small round perforations through both ears, which probably once held disc ear ornaments. Brim ridge across his forehead having numerous small perforations which once held ornaments, probably feathers. As is normal for a mask of this type, repaired from several pieces, but appears to be all original. 9-1/2"W x 7"H. Custom lucite stand. Moche ceramic masks are quite rare and examples with painted decoration are very rare. Category:Moche Material:Pottery Dimensions:9-1/2"W x 7"H Condition:Repaired   « Less

Beautifully simple! From ancient South America, Northern Peru, dating to the Moche I period, ca. 200 AD. Large and near-perfect redware ceramic stirrup vessel covered in  More »

Beautifully simple! From ancient South America, Northern Peru, dating to the Moche I period, ca. 200 AD. Large and near-perfect redware ceramic stirrup vessel covered in kaolin slip; in the form of a rounded fruit, probably in the tomato family, with the white stem extending from the top. 7-1/2”H, save one tiny flea-bite on side of spout, intact/virtually perfect. Category:Moche Material:Pottery Dimensions:7-1/2”H Condition:Intact   « Less

Important Precolumbian stirrup vessel, Peru, Moche culture, dating to 200-800 AD. Museum quality painted vessel in very strong vivid colours, with a fighting scene on the  More »

Important Precolumbian stirrup vessel, Peru, Moche culture, dating to 200-800 AD. Museum quality painted vessel in very strong vivid colours, with a fighting scene on the sides. Size: 27 cm. high - extra large for the type! Condition: Superb for type! - perfect! Ex. The most important danish collection of ancient Pre Columbian artifacts ever formed. Email for more details.   « Less

Important Precolumbian stirrup vessel, Peru, Moche culture, dating to 200-800 AD. Exceptional painted vessel in very strong vivid colours, with the crab-god mounted on the  More »

Important Precolumbian stirrup vessel, Peru, Moche culture, dating to 200-800 AD. Exceptional painted vessel in very strong vivid colours, with the crab-god mounted on the top and sharks on the side. Size: 19,5 cm. high. Condition: Superb! - perfect! Ex. The most important danish collection of ancient Pre Columbian artifacts ever formed. Email for more details.   « Less

Museuam quality Precolumbian stirrup vessel, Peru, Moche culture, dating to 200-800 AD. Exceptional painted vessel in very strong vivid colour with an almost 'art deco'  More »

Museuam quality Precolumbian stirrup vessel, Peru, Moche culture, dating to 200-800 AD. Exceptional painted vessel in very strong vivid colour with an almost 'art deco' design - possibly imitating the shape of a fruit. Size: 26 cm. high. Condition: Superb, very minor repair. Ex. The most important danish collection of ancient Pre Columbian artifacts ever formed. Email for more details.   « Less