$108,250.00
Culture: Sicán Region: Peru Date/Origin: Circa AD 900–1100 Type: Beaker Material: Gold Dimensions: 9 5/8 in. Description: Formed as a large repoussé head depicting the classic Sicán Lord, with crossed fangs, broad nose, and comma-shaped eyes. The figure wears a cap secured by a rounded headband, the coiffure falling in thick tapering plaits at the back and weighted by a horizontal band trimmed with small discs. The arrangement is secured at the rear with a chevron band centering a large medallion. Vessels of this type are among the most recognizable forms of Sicán ceremonial metalwork and reflect the elite regalia and religious symbolism of the Sicán culture of Peru’s north coast. A highly desirable ceremonial vessel valued for its sculptural presence and refined technical execution. Provenance: John Wise, 1966
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