One of the truly most "amusing" vessels we have ever encountered... and such a testament to the sense of humor enjoyed by this fascinating culture! The joke here is that this  More »

One of the truly most "amusing" vessels we have ever encountered... and such a testament to the sense of humor enjoyed by this fascinating culture! The joke here is that this kero can only be used by using the extended penis as a straw. If you attempt to drink via the rim, as one would usually do, the holes will cause the liquid to drench you and not quench your thirst. Moche, northern Peru, ca. 100-300 A.D. Tapered conical bi-chrome pottery drinking vessel with a flat bottom, erect penis spout at midsection. Nicely-burnished tan ground exterior decorated with two wide and two narrow painted cream color bands. Upper rim with a ring of perforations. 5-1/2”H, repaired from approximately three original pieces, with restoration over breaklines, plus a few minor restored rim chips. A rare type. Category:Moche Material:Pottery Dimensions:5-1/2”H Condition:Repaired   « Less

Fine example of Moche workmanship! From northern Peru, ca. 100 BC to 100 AD. Solid copper tumi / knife used in ceremonial sacrifices; in the form of a standing lord,  More »

Fine example of Moche workmanship! From northern Peru, ca. 100 BC to 100 AD. Solid copper tumi / knife used in ceremonial sacrifices; in the form of a standing lord, turquoise and shell inlays for eyes and central decor. 7"L, slightly bent, with almost invisible repair in central shaft, but displays beautifully! Nice custom mount. Category:Moche Material:Copper Dimensions:7"L Condition:Repaired   « Less

Moche / Mochica, northern Peru, ca. 300 to 400 AD. Large ceramic storage jar (in almost-canteen form) decorated beautifully with Ai Apec (the major underworld god) standing  More »

Moche / Mochica, northern Peru, ca. 300 to 400 AD. Large ceramic storage jar (in almost-canteen form) decorated beautifully with Ai Apec (the major underworld god) standing in warrior regalia in relief. He is shown with toothy fangs, holding staff in one hand, large mace in the other. Shoulders of the vessel represent the high Andes Mountains that bordered the Moche lands. One of the finer vessels of this type that we have ever handled! Just over 8"H, excellent condition. Category:Moche Material:Pottery Dimensions:7"L Condition:Excellent   « Less

This incredibly rare ancient trumpet brings to mind a royal procession as trumpeteers blast with ceremonial pageantry. Moche, northern Peru, ca. 300 to 500 AD. Very long form  More »

This incredibly rare ancient trumpet brings to mind a royal procession as trumpeteers blast with ceremonial pageantry. Moche, northern Peru, ca. 300 to 500 AD. Very long form made from rolled copper sheet, in two sections; flared rim and slightly-flared mouthpiece. Measures an incredible 42" long! Category:Moche Material:Copper Dimensions:42"L   « Less

Published piece! From ancient Peru, North Coast, Moche III or IV, ca. 200 - 500 AD. Redware pottery figure with strongly molded features; large, almond-shaped eyes, hooked  More »

Published piece! From ancient Peru, North Coast, Moche III or IV, ca. 200 - 500 AD. Redware pottery figure with strongly molded features; large, almond-shaped eyes, hooked nose and large ears; she wears dangles through her ears and holds her hands to her chest. Her over-sized head compared to the compact, squat body suggests that it may be a female dwarf. Fire-clouded surface with traces of cream slip details. 7-5/8"H, cleaned of salt deposits, surface abraded. Accession no. N-457. Published in Art of the Andes, Pre-Columbian Sculpted and Painted Ceramics, pg. 172, plate 49. Category:Moche Material:Pottery Dimensions:7-5/8"H Condition:Intact   « Less

DescriptionFrom northern Peru, early Moche (Moche I/II), ca. 200 to 300 AD. Stirrup vessel down in blackware with spout at rear; monkey seated with arms holding knees to  More »

DescriptionFrom northern Peru, early Moche (Moche I/II), ca. 200 to 300 AD. Stirrup vessel down in blackware with spout at rear; monkey seated with arms holding knees to chest, very toothy mouth open and curled tail at reverse. Note accuracy of toes - great attention to detail! 8"H, intact/choice condition (the lines you see are not breaks, just variation in glaze). Category:Moche Material:Pottery Dimensions:8"H Condition:Intact   « Less

Moche / Mochica, from the North Coast Peru, ca. 100-300 AD. Done in a copper sheet metal in the shape of a bean/pea pod. Custom stand. 3"L x 1"W, intact/overall excellent  More »

Moche / Mochica, from the North Coast Peru, ca. 100-300 AD. Done in a copper sheet metal in the shape of a bean/pea pod. Custom stand. 3"L x 1"W, intact/overall excellent condition. Category:Moche Material:Copper Dimensions:3"L x 1"W Condition:Intact   « Less

Moche / Mochica, from the North Coast Peru, ca. 300-500 AD. Solid bronze club head depiction of a flying bird of prey with a tasty catch in his beak. Modern museum-quality  More »

Moche / Mochica, from the North Coast Peru, ca. 300-500 AD. Solid bronze club head depiction of a flying bird of prey with a tasty catch in his beak. Modern museum-quality mount. 5-7/8"L, intact/excellent. Category:Moche Material:Bronze Dimensions:5-7/8"L Condition:Intact   « Less

Such an expressive piece! Early Moche (Moche I), ca. 200 to 300 AD, stirrup vessel in the form of a llama head, decorated in tan and brown pigment with nice kaolin surface.  More »

Such an expressive piece! Early Moche (Moche I), ca. 200 to 300 AD, stirrup vessel in the form of a llama head, decorated in tan and brown pigment with nice kaolin surface. Spout with mushroom-shaped top, indicative of Moche I ceramics. 9"H, intact/excellent with some small areas of loss to pigment. Category:Moche Material:Pottery Dimensions:9"H Condition:Intact   « Less

From northern Peru, ca 500 to 600 AD. Pottery vessel depicting the demon god Ai Apec in the form of an owl warrior. Holding deadly mace in right hand, poited headdress,  More »

From northern Peru, ca 500 to 600 AD. Pottery vessel depicting the demon god Ai Apec in the form of an owl warrior. Holding deadly mace in right hand, poited headdress, fanged smile and wearing winged cape to rear - remains of yellow pigment on headdress. 7-1/2"H, spout broken and repaired, breaks still showing, else quite good. Category:Moche Material:Pottery Dimensions:7-1/2"H Condition:Repaired   « Less