Pre-Columbian Moche IV Painted Bird Stirrup Vessel while the reverse is decorated

while the reverse is decorated with diagonal and horizontal incised bands that emphasize the sculptural form and rhythm of the carving

a hallmark of Valdivia female figurines believed to represent fertility or ancestral symbolism

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Pre-Columbian Nariño Seated “Coquero” FigureCapulí Cultural Complex

Pre-Columbian Moche IV Painted Bird Stirrup Vessel while the reverse is decoratedNorth Coast of Peru, Moche Culture, Phase IV, ca. 500700 CE An elegant Moche IV stirrup spout vessel featuring a globular body with a finely modeled bird in high relief perched along the shoulder. The vessel is decorated with a rich red slip accented by cream painted stylized avian motifs encircling the upper body, while the sculptural bird displays carefully rendered wings, eyes, and beak. The harmonious combination of painted and modeled decoration