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Vase with masked anthropomorphic figure

Nasca, 2000-600

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Nasca

Vase with masked anthropomorphic figure

Nasca, 2000-600

Physical Qualities Earthenware, polychrome, 13.3 H x 9.5 Diam at top cm. (approx.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Price
Object Number 1953.34.2
Masked figure is shown holding a knife. Figure bears mouth mask, diadem, collar (pectoral) and double-disk earrings; encompasses entire design field. The figure's signifier (the cape of the attire) terminates in a feline face w/paws.
Kidder II, Alfred
1954. Six Polychrome Vessels from Nazca. In BMA News 17(3):2-6. Fig. 2

Culture

Nasca

2000–2000

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