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Bowl with Trophy Heads
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Nasca is one of the two major cultures and ceramic styles of its periods, and one of the finest ceramic styles ever produced in the South American Andes. Vessel walls are thin, firing temperatures higher than in earlier times, and a variety of warm, earthen-toned slips come into use. This small bowl features repetitions of human trophy heads—a major Nasca motif that refers both to war and fertility.
| Artist / Maker | Peru, Nasca, Early Intermediate Period |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 100–650 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Peru, Nasca, Early Intermediate Period |
| Medium | ceramic, slip |
| Dimensions | Overall: 10.2 x 10.2 cm (4 x 4 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Ceramic |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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