Effigy Vessel
Artist
Unknown
CulturePre-Columbian | Peruvian | Chimu
DatePost Classic Period
MediumTerra cotta
DimensionsOverall: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Perry
Object number34.1.80A
Not on view
DescriptionLate Chimu Indian pot from the Northern coast of Peru. Native figure in black representing a crude conventionalized skeleton with backbone, arms, legs & many, many ribs. The face has high cheek bones, a large open mouth, a broad square nose, and the head is crowned by a flared opening. Excellent condition, many cracks on bottom which have been mended with glue.
