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Chavin Shaman Stirrup Vessel

ca. 900 - 200 B.C.
Item Number: 846968
$4,995.00
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Category Chavin
Period
Material Pottery
Dimensions 9-1/4T
Condition Intact

DescriptionSuperb! Ancient Pre-Columbian Stirrup Vessel, north coast Peru, Chavin, Early Horizon, ca. 900 - 200 B.C. Depicting a seated figure, possibly a shaman, wrapped in a blanket, eyes wide and staring as if in a trance, lips pursed in a blowing gesture, his blanket stippled throughout; a thick stirrup spout raised overhead, red pigment rubbed into the incisions and about facial area. 9-1/4"H, intact/excellent condition. **TL-tested**

ProvenanceEx-private Santa Fe, NM Collection, ex-Butterfield's Auction House.