The Moche were the only ancient Americans to produce true portraiture. Ceramic sculptural portraits, created for a limited time (ca. A.D. 300-500) in the southern sphere of Moche territory, show male leaders at various life stages. Some exhibit facial paint, scars, or battle wounds. When a young man showed promise in Moche society, a ceramic mold bearing his likeness was created. That mold would be used throughout his life to create his portrait. The BMA holds two portrait head bottles in its collection. However, this example, a whole-body figure, shows an aged individual in a state of repose. He wears a long cloak and cap-like head cloth. The drape around his shoulders is tied in distinctive knots on his chest and back.