Ferocious Huari Polychrome Zoomorphic Vessel

Pre-Columbian, Southern Peru, Huari (Wari) culture, ca. 500 to 1000 CE. An unusual effigy vessel in a zoomorphic form, painted in hues of black, white, and orange slip. The piece is hand built to create a very interesting creature: the rotund body tapers to a rounded tail, and the short neck and opening rim are situated on the animal's back. The opening leads into the hollow body and head. The protruding head has a projecting snout that is angled to stare sideways. Perked ears, narrow eyes, and bared teeth create a vicious countenance. While frightening in facial features, the whole vessel rests on four short, nubbin legs, adding endearing qualities to this effigy. The vessel likely represents a fox or other carnivore. Size: 7.5" L x 3" W x 3.25" H (19 cm x 7.6 cm x 8.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Drimmer collection, Florida, USA, before 1965

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Condition Report: Repaired with a restoration to the tip of tail. Tail is repaired from 6 small pieces with visible adhesive reside and losses and chips along break lines. Chips to mouth rim. Chips to ears and nose and losses to tip of feet, but still stable. Some areas of fading pigment. Old inventory labels on surface. Nice retention of pigments and details.