Chancay Pottery Effigy Llama Figure buddhism it would have been wrapped

it would have been wrapped into a mummy bundle

were produced in large quantities

both for daily use and ceremonial purposes

16 Apr 2018

100–200 AD

Chancay Pottery Effigy Llama Figure buddhism it would have been wrappedPre Columbian Era, Chancay Culture, 10001470 AD, Peru This magnificent hand modeled pottery effigy, depicting a standing llama, exemplifies the distinctive ceramic traditions of the Chancay culture. Crafted from gritty clay and left unpolished, the figure features an erect head, pointed ears, and a raised tail, supported by four sturdy knob feet with stubby legs. The surface is adorned with slightly curving horizontal stripes, rendered in a rich