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Artifact

Portrait-Head Vessel

Description

Mould-made blackware water storage vessel.
Body of the vessel is shaped like a warrior's head, with a helmet.
Spout is emerging from the top of the head.
This type of earthenware vessel is given the name of "Huaco" in Peru.

History of Use

This type of pottery (Huaco) is usually linked to ceremonial, religious, or artistic uses rather than utilitarian due to their high provenience in burials and temples.
Native peoples of Colombia raided the tombs at Chan Chan where they found the huacas to sell to tourists.

Background Information

Purchased by John Braybrook in Peru, South America, at the ruins of the ancient city of Chan Chan. The huacas were taken from a large burial ground which yielded pottery, textile fabrics, weapons, and other objects of art.
Chan Chan was the capital city of the coastal Chimu Kingdom, which developed from AD 1000 until AD 1476 at which time they were overcome by the Inca Empire.
Mould-made, blackware ceramics are typical of the Chimu culture.

Map Location

Latitude: 8° 6' 38.002" S
Longitude: 79° 4' 30" W

Date

Pre-Columbian (AD 900-1492)

Dimensions

inches

Length:

3.5

Width:

3.0

Height:

7.5

Events, Places, People

John T. Braybrook
Chan Chan, Peru

Originating Location

South America›Peru

Subject

Ceramics

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