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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 AmericaPeru

Subject