Bolivia

Bolivia, Bolivian Ceramic Vessel Decorated with Geometric Designs

Large ceramic jug handle vessel with geometric designs of concentric diamonds in red, brown, and black slip on a pink buff ground. Vessels with similar designs are also found in Arica, Chile and Southern Bolivia, and appear to be a regional integration style.

Period: Bolivia, Inca, c. 1440 - 1532

Media: Ceramic

Dimensions: Height 11"

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Bolivia, Tiahuanaco flared bowl with inner painted band of Condor and puma heads

A classic style flared bowl with flat base is described by Posnansky in "Tihuanacu, The Cradle of American Man" pl. XXXIVc. and "Tiwanaku, Citta eterna delle Ande" pg. 207 for illustration. From a Swiss collection for over 30 years.

Period: Bolivia, Early Tiwanaku, Dept of La Paz circa AD300

Media: Ceramic

Dimensions: Diameter 13" x Height 6 3/4"

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Bolivia, Tiawanaku Portrait Vessel Wearing a Woven Headpiece

This portrait vessel has a modeled coca leaf on the left cheek. A similar portrait vessel is illustrated in TIAWANKU, ANCESTORS OF THE INCAS, edited by Margaret Young-Sanchez (fig. 5.24). The portrait vessels from the Tiawanku culture must have been heavily influenced by the Moche People of the coast. Ex Collection Arthur Sackler prior to 1970.

Media: Ceramic

Dimensions: Height: 5 7/8", Diameter 4 3/4"

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