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Item number Sf618 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
A solid ceramic female figure, modelled on front side only. Face markings of triangles and stripes are painted in red slip and black pigment on top of white slip. Figure is frontal with partially modelled arms are bent lying across midsection. A loincloth and female genitalia are indicated by incising. The figure wears a red and black painted necklace or hat chin strap as well as a square-like hat. The eye is teardrop in shape. Slip is flaking off.
History Of Use
The Chancay practice of interring figurines in graves was common but the meaning is not at all clear. Human effigies of both sexes and in sizes that range up to a metre are found in Chancay graves. Gender is usually made explicit. Some male-female pairs are found. The tear-drop shaped eye may indicate some influence from the northerly Lambayeque region.
Narrative
Chancay style, Late Intermediate Period; 900-1476 C.E.
Item History
- Made in Peru between 900 and 1476
- Collected between 1949 and 1966
- Owned by Anonymous before May 4, 1981
- Received from Anonymous (Donor) on May 4, 1981
What
- Name
- Figure
- Identification Number
- Sf618
- Type of Item
- figure
- Material
- clay and glaze
- Manufacturing Technique
- modelled, oxidation fired and slip painted
- Overall
- height 15.4 cm, width 5.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
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