April 12, 2024
Pre-Columbian MOCHE MOCHICA Stirrup Vessel
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Pre-Columbian MOCHICA Stirrup Vessel Relief in the Form of Maiz !!Very Detailed Workmanship!! 100% Authentic The MOCHE civilization (also referred to as the Mochica culture, Early Chimu, Pre-Chimu, Proto-Chimu, etc.) flourished in northern Peru from about 100 A.D. to 700 A.D. Today it is understood that they were not politically the same people as the CHIMU culture. Many believe this was not even an empire but rather a group of communities that shared a common iconography and technology. Pre-Columbian years as expansive as 300 B.C. to 1000 A.D. are sometimes described as the era of the Moche. They are noted for the elaborate painted ceramics and pottery, gold work, and irrigation systems. Moche history is broadly categorized into five periods based on the increasing complexity of pottery decoration. Moche pottery is some of the most varied in the world. They used molds in order to mass produce huge quantities. However, they had a large variation in shape and theme. Virtually all vegetables and important activities are documented in their pottery, including war, sex, metal work, and weaving. They would apply figures onto pottery before it dried. This ceramic is a fine example of detailed craftsmanship from the Moche culture. The ceramic is in excellent condition, with no visible damage or restoration. One of the most unique aspects
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