Sherd Item Number: Sf900 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Small triangular, dark grey clay sherd with white slip and black painted geometric designs of curved and straight lines.

History Of Use

During the interval between the Huari-Tiahuanco (ca. 600-1000 C.E.) and the Inca Empire the area divided into small regional states, in which distinctive local ceramic styles developed (Lanning). In this period (ca. 1000-1576 C.E.) the Chancay Style, known as Chancay black-on-white emerged. Frequently, Chancay forms are tall, collared two handled jars and large hollow human figures (Willey).

Cultural Context

pottery