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Vessel with Condor and Human Head

400–1000
Medium
pottery
Measurements
Overall: 10.4 x 5.5 x 10.5 cm (4 1/8 x 2 3/16 x 4 1/8 in.)
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Public Domain
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A dark brown ceramic vessel depicts a bird facing left, standing on a horizontal human head. The bird features a curved red neck, yellow hooked beak, and white and black patterned wings. Below, the head's yellow face has closed eyes and a red chin with white teeth. A bridge handle, connecting the bird's back to a straight spout, rises from the rear.

Vessel with Condor and Human Head

400–1000

Peru, Tiwanaku style

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