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Rare Pre-Columbian Moche Portrait Vessel – Musician Latin American Art

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Rare Pre-Columbian Moche Portrait Vessel – Musician with Panpipes – Peru, 700–900 AD An exceptional and highly unusual Pre-Columbian Moche greyware portrait vessel, depicting a diminutive rotund personage playing panpipes. This rare sculptural ceramic, dating to the Moche IV period (circa 700–900 AD), features expressive detailing including a crown-style headdress, flowing hair, and an axe carried at the side—suggesting both ceremonial and symbolic importance. Culture: Moche Civilization, Northern Peru Period: Moche IV, circa 700–900 AD Region: Pre-Columbian South America Material: Greyware ceramic Subject: Dwarf figure playing panpipes, wearing a headdress and carrying an axe Condition: Two prongs of the headdress have been professionally restored; part of the panpipes is lost otherwise intact and well preserved Provenance: From the Romy Rey Collection, UK – acquired before 1960 Additional Detail: Retains an old collection label on the base Cultural Context: The Moche culture, predating the Inca Empire, is renowned for its lifelike portrait vessels and ceremonial ceramics. This figure, possibly representing a ritual performer or symbolic character, reflects the Moche’s complex social structure, musical traditions, and representation of marginalized figures with spiritual or narrative roles. This rare South American artifact is a compelling addition for collectors of Pre-Columbian art, Moche pottery, or anyone interested in Indigenous Latin American visual culture. A true conversation piece that bridges archaeology, anthropology, and art history

Dimensions:
Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Pottery,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Peru
Period:
15th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
15th Century or Earlier
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6460241280332

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